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Limerick public meeting on Thursday 9th of June Fine Gael Senator Maria Byrne is encouraging people to have their say on the future of childcare. Senator Byrne is hosting a public meeting in Limerick on the topic on Thursday the 9th of June. Senator Byrne said, “Fine Gael is focused on building stronger, safer communities and … Continue reading Have your say on the Future of Childcare – Byrne

There is a need for balanced regional development of our air traffic routes, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Senator Maria Byrne, from Limerick, says such a move would be good for regional tourism as well as helping to ease the pressure on our busiest airport in Dublin. Senator Byrne said, “87% of all flights … Continue reading Need for balanced regional development of air traffic routes – Byrne

Retailers must give continue to give consumers the option to pay cash for goods and services in an increasingly popular age of digital payments, according to Fine Gael Senator Maria Byrne. Senator Byrne, Fine Gael’s Seanad spokesperson on Finance, said, “Card and contactless payments soared during the pandemic as public health restrictions resulted in the … Continue reading Retailers must not exclude consumers paying cash for goods and services – Byrne

The Government must do it all it can to help credit unions grow given the essential services they provide to people in our communities, according to Fine Gael Senator Maria Byrne. Senator Maria Byrne, Fine Gael’s Seanad Finance Spokesperson, said: “Credit unions are at the heart of every community and offer a range of services … Continue reading Government must do all it can to help credit union movement to grow – Byrne

29th of April 2022 Banks must step up the information and supports for customers to switch their accounts, according to Fine Gael Seanad Finance Spokesperson, Senator Maria Byrne. Senator Byrne said, “All banks, those leaving and those remaining in the market, must do more to facilitate customers to switch their accounts. With Ulster Bank and … Continue reading Banks must step up information and supports for customers to switch – Byrne

29th of April 2022 Fine Gael Senator, Maria Byrne, has confirmed that applications for student grants for the new academic year are now open and changes to the grants will see significant improvements for students. From September: maintenance grants will increase by €200the income threshold for the standard rate of grant increase by €1,000the distance … Continue reading Limerick students can apply now for enhanced student grants for the new academic year – Maria Byrne

21st of April 2022 “We must utilise Shannon airport to combat the delays in Dublin Airport according to Fine Gael Senator Maria Byrne Over the last number of weeks passengers travelling from Dublin airport have experienced long delays at security due to staff shortages, Dublin Airport is still in the process of regrouping operations since … Continue reading We must utilise Shannon Airport to combat the delays in Dublin Airport – Byrne

7th of April 2022 Senator Maria Byrne welcomes the allocation of €450,000 across the country to Local Authorities for the refurbishment and development of playgrounds and play areas which includes €16,541 for the refurbishment and development of O’Brien Park playground. Projects awarded include wheelchair accessible swings, sensory equipment, and inclusive play units. The projects funded … Continue reading €16,541 funding announced to Local Authority for the refurbishment and development of O’Brien Park playground – Byrne

Senator Maria Byrne advises everyone to check their passport is in date well in advance of travel 5th of April 2022 With many Limerick City people planning trips abroad over the coming months, Fine Gael Senator Maria Byrne is encouraging people to save time by renewing their passport online. “Anybody planning a foreign holiday at … Continue reading Save time and renew your passport online

27th March 2022 The Revenue Commissioners should reopen their public offices and extend their helpline hours to assist taxpayers with queries, according to Fine Gael Senator Maria Byrne. Senator Byrne, Fine Gael’s Seanad spokesperson on Finance, raised the matter following calls to her office from constituents who have had difficulty accessing help from Revenue officials … Continue reading The deadline is here for Revenue to reopen offices to public – Byrne