It was with deep regret that I heard of the death of John Cunningham, long time editor of the Connacht Tribune. John was one of the best and fairest journalists I have ever met. He was a man of absolute integrity and honesty, and was very conscious of the importance of ethics in journalism. Read More
It is with sadness that I learned of the death of Galway journalist John Cunningham. Read More
Mobile phone providers have been incorrectly charging VAT on charitable donations made via text message. The Minister for Finance Michael Noonan admitted this in response to a Parliamentary Question from Fianna Fáil Deputy Leader Éamon Ó Cuív. Read More
Next Monday’s meeting of the leaders of Europe is shaping up to be yet another Summit where they will fail to take any decisive steps to overcome the economic crisis which is accelerating in Europe. Since they last met the growth forecasts for most countries have been reduced. The sovereign ratings of many have been downgraded. Unemployment has continued to rise. Yet in spite of this, the agenda for Monday involves nothing more than a series of side issues or failed policies. No matter how many times leaders use the word ‘jobs’ in their statements all they are discussing is fiscal consolidation and a Franco-German obsession with tax harmonisation. Read More
Fianna Fáil Deputy Leader Éamon Ó Cuív and Galway East TD Michael Kitt will address a public meeting in Co Galway tonight about the closure of small rural schools across Ireland. The meeting takes place in Gullane’s Ballinasloe at 8.30pm tonight. Read More
The Government has seriously misled the Dáil and the public by claiming that fines will be imposed on Ireland if the Septic Tank Bill is not passed by February 3rd, according to Fianna Fáil Deputy Leader Éamon Ó Cuív. Read More
Fianna Fáil Deputy Leader Éamon Ó Cuív TD has revealed the extent of cuts currently impacting orthopaedic services in Galway. Deputy Ó Cuív has become aware of significant difficulties at Merlin Park Hospital due to staff shortages and budget cutbacks. Read More
Cuts of up to 64% in home insulation grants in Budget 2012 will devastate a specialised sector within the construction industry and put thousands of jobs at risk, according Fianna Fáil Deputy Leader and Spokesperson on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources Éamon Ó Cuív. Read More
Fianna Fáil Deputy Leader Éamon Ó Cuív TD has called on Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore to publish Ireland's response to the leaked letter from Angela Merkel and Nicholas Sarkozy. Read More
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