Fianna Fáil Leader Micheál Martin has today expressed his condolences on the death of former Fianna Fáil TD, Minister and MEP Noel Davern. Mr Martin said: “I was very shocked and saddened to hear today of Noel’s sudden passing.  My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time.  “Noel represented the people of […]

Fianna Fáil Leader Micheál Martin has today expressed his condolences following the death of former Fianna Fáil TD and Senator Denis Foley. Deputy Martin commented, “I was saddened to learn of the death of former colleague Denis Foley.  Denis represented the people of Kerry North as a Fianna Fáil representative for almost twenty years with […]

Working mothers are set to lose an average of around €3,300 during their maternity leave as a result of cuts introduced in the budgets for this year and next. Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Social Protection Willie O’Dea has accused the Government of engaging in a targeted attack on working mothers.  He highlighted the fact that […]

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Finance Michael McGrath has said he is disappointed to hear that ACC Bank is cutting 180 jobs and taking itself out of the current account and deposit market. Deputy McGrath said: “My first thoughts today are with the staff who will be affected by this decision.  I am urging the Government […]

Fianna Fáil Councillor Michael Collins has called a special meeting of Limerick County Council next week to call on the Government to reverse a range of ‘mean-spirited and highly damaging’ cuts in Budget 2014. The Motion will highlight the hardship that will result from the Government’s decision to axe a further 100,000 medical cards next […]

Ceann Comhairle, I am delighted to get an opportunity to speak in this debate and to highlight the attack by the Minister on the weak and the vulnerable despite her protestations to the contrary. She claims she protected ‘primary rates’ of welfare.  Instead, she has slashed and burned all round her to devastating effect. Minister, […]