It is clear from cases presenting to public representatives across the country that a wide-scale cull of discretionary medical cards is underway, according to Fianna Fáil Health Spokesperson Billy Kelleher. The Government continues to mislead the public and deny that any such cuts are taking place. Deputy Kelleher commented: “When discretionary medical cards are issued […]

The dispute involving the secondary teachers’ union the ASTI which threatens to cause disruption in schools across the country from tomorrow (Wednesday) is as a result of the flawed decision to pursue a “divide and conquer strategy with side deals and sweeteners which poisoned the process from the outset,” according to Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on […]

Fianna Fáil has responded to confirmation that Richard Bruton will take the Taoiseach’s place in the RTÉ Leaders’ debate on the Seanad referendum. Fianna Fáil Director of Elections Niall Collins commented, “At the eleventh hour, Fine Gael have confirmed that Richard Bruton will replace the Taoiseach in the RTÉ Leaders’ Debate. “It is very frustrating […]

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Social Protection and Social Equality, Willie O’Dea TD, has launched a policy document entitled ‘Eliminating Social Welfare Poverty Traps’, which aims to address anomalies in the social welfare system that can lead to people being better off receiving welfare payments than taking up employment. Deputy O’Dea commented: “There needs to be […]