Posted 02/02/12
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 |
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Posted 24/01/12
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.
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Posted 20/01/12
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 |
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Posted 13/01/12
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 |
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Posted 14/12/11
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 |
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Posted 13/12/11
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 |
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Posted 08/12/11
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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Posted 07/12/11
Fianna Fáil Deputy Leader Éamon Ó Cuív TD has said that after two days of spin and posturing, the Government has failed to take any meaningful measures to tackle the jobs crisis. He added that the Fine Gael/ Labour Government’s decision to proceed with a 2% increase on the standard rate of VAT will have a devastating impact on the economy, and will cost jobs. Read More |
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Posted 22/11/11
Fianna Fáil Communications Spokesperson Éamon Ó Cuív TD has responded to RTÉ claims that a confidentiality agreement prevents them from revealing details of the recent settlement reached following the 'Licence to Prey' Prime Time documentary.
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