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Éamon Ó Cuiv, Spokesperson on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources

Éamon Ó Cuiv

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Galway West

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Galway City

Tel: 091 562846
Fax: 091 562844

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E Mail: eamon.ocuiv@oireachtas.ie

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Personal Details

- Born Dublin, June 1950.

- Married to Áine Ní Choincheannain; three sons, one daughter.

- Educated Oatlands College, Mount Merrion, Dublin: UCD (BSc).

- Former Manager of a Gaeltacht Co-Operative involved in establishing local businesses including agricultural services, timber milling, tourism and cultural and social development.

Local News

Charities losing funds to tax man through SMS donations – Ó Cuív

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 | Share

EUROPE’S LEADERS NEED TO MOVE FROM FISCAL CONTROL TO JOB CREATION

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 | Share

Statement from Fianna Fáil Deputy Leader Éamon Ó Cuív TD

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Ó Cuív & Kitt to address public meeting on cuts to rural schools

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 | Share

Government seriously misleads Dáil on Septic Tank Bill – Ó Cuív

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 | Share

Ó Cuív reveals extent of cuts threatening services at Merlin Park Hospital

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 | Share

Cut in Home Energy grants will put thousands of construction jobs at risk – Ó Cuív

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 | Share

Ó Cuív Calls on Gilmore to Publish Irish Position

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 | Share

Two Days of Spin, But No Plan to Tackle Jobs Crisis – Ó Cuív

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 | Share

Confidentiality Agreement in Reynolds case should not prevent RTÉ disclosure - Ó Cuív

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. Read More | Share

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Political Record

Current Spokesperson on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources.

  • 2011: Appointed Minister for Defence. Appointed Minister for Environment, Heritage and Local Government.
  • 2010: Appointed Minister for Social Protection.
  • 2007: Appointed Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs.
  • 2002: Appointed Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs.
  • 2001-2002: Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food & Rural Development, with special responsibility for Rural Development.
  • 1997-2001: Minister of State at the Department of Arts, Heritage, Gaeltacht and Islands with special responsibility for the Gaeltacht, Irish language and island development.
  • 1991-97: Member Galway County Council and of a number of subsidiary Committees.
  • 1995-1997: Party Spokesman for Islands, Gaeltacht and Rural Development.
  • 1994-97 Member of the Forum for Peace and Reconciliation.
  • 1992: Elected to Dáil Éireann.
  • 1989-92: Elected Senator on the Cultural and Educational Panel.
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