Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Children Robert Troy has said Minister Fitzgerald has failed to indicate if she intends to change legislation to help a number of families who have encountered problem with Russian adoptions. Deputy Troy commented: “There is huge uncertainty facing these families at the moment.  They have been under the impression that a […]

The latest chaos with Dublin’s water supply is further evidence that the water network is riddled with problems and is not ready for a charging structure, according to Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Dublin Darragh O’Brien. Senator O’Brien commented, “This is not the first time that homes and businesses across Dublin have been hit with major […]

The announcement from the four Dublin Local Authorities that water supply is to be restricted in Dublin until at least Monday the 4th of November highlights the absurdity and unfairness of Minister Hogan’s decision to push ahead with domestic water metering.  The government is making a major mistake prioritising metering ahead of fixing leaks and building […]

Fianna Fáil Education Spokesperson Charlie McConalogue has raised concerns about the exploitation of newly qualified teachers through the JobBridge scheme. Deputy McConalogue has called on the Minister for Education Ruairí Quinn and Minister for Social Protection Joan Burton to immediately clarify if it is government policy to allow fully qualified teachers to essentially work for […]

The European Parliament in Strasbourg voted last week on the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund. In total, the fund is worth EUR 6.5 billion for the period 2014 to 2020. The fund is designed to support the implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy and is a critically important financial fund for coastal communities throughout Ireland. […]

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Education Charlie McConalogue has said it is crucial that independent assessment is a core part of a reformed Junior Cert exam system. Deputy McConalogue was commenting following reports of the NCCA’s draft proposals for four of the short courses which could form part of a reformed Junior Cert exam giving students […]