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Fine Gael senator Seán Kyne has slammed his former party leader Leo Varadkar for being “totally unhelpful and totally divisive,” following controversial remarks from the ex-Taoiseach about rural Ireland.

The former Galway West TD appointed seven people to the highest advisory body in the land this week, six months into her term, with her choices emphasising themes of reconciliation, human rights and linguistic heritage.

The progression of proposed tool theft legislation into Second Stage at the Seanad has been described by a Fine Gael Senator as “an important step towards protecting tradespeople and their livelihoods.”

The confirmed entry of the Moycullen man has tightened odds in the Dáil race, as he is expected to draw votes from the same Connemara pool that bookies’ favourite, Councillor Noel Thomas (II), relies on, along with Oughterard candidate, Councillor Thomas Welby (Ind).

A new Bill to tackle tool theft will help provide reassurance and security for tradespeople, Senator PJ Murphy of Fine Gael has said. Speaking at the launch of his Bill, which he is introducing to the Seanad this week, Senator Murphy said an amendment must be made to the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offence) Act 2001 to introduce a mandatory minimum custodial sentence of three years for tool theft.

Smart cameras on our roads to detect and deal with dangerous driver behaviour will play a significant role in reducing crashes and fatalities, Senator Seán Kyne has predicted.

Mayor Mike Cubbard has confirmed he wants to run in the Galway West by-election, but is biding his time for a formal declaration.

Senator Seán Kyne and Councillor Eddie Hoare are expected to go head-to-head at a Fine Gael by-election selection convention later this month.

Galway’s Hildegarde Naughton made local political history this week by becoming the first Galway West Fine Gael deputy to be appointed to a senior cabinet position.

Calls for Galway City Council to have its status upgraded from the bottom rung of local authorities will not translate into improved financial support, according to the Minister of State with special responsibility for Local Government, John Cummins TD.