Fianna Fáil motion demands talks with Minister and Irish Water executives Councillors told city faces 10 year wait for replacement water source Dublin City Councillors have unanimously backed a motion on the water crisis facing the capital. The emergency motion, tabled by Fianna Fáil, will see the Environment Minister and executives from […]
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Jobs Dara Calleary has said the news of 80 job losses at Homecare Medical Supplies comes as a major blow to East Mayo. The Irish-based company has been forced to axe 80 positions, including 50 in Kiltimagh and 15 in Ballyhaunis, having lost an important HSE contract. “My thoughts are with […]
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Transport and Tourism, Timmy Dooley TD, has expressed deep concern at the announcement that 91% of IMPACT cabin crew members at Aer Lingus have voted in favour of industrial action. Deputy Dooley commented: “There is a very serious development and the resounding nature of the decision to participate in industrial action […]
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Social Protection, Willie O’Dea TD, says there cannot be any circumstances in which it is more profitable to live off social welfare than it is to work. Deputy O’Dea was reacting to media reports today, which suggest that some families could be €4,000 a year better off on social welfare compared […]
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Agriculture Éamon Ó Cuív has called on the European Union to commission an enquiry in the beef industry across Europe. Deputy Ó Cuív said the beef processing industries across Europe need to be examined not just in the wake of the horse meat scandal but in the context of questionable practices […]
Fianna Fáil Public Expenditure Spokesman Sean Fleming TD has criticised the Labour Party for its attempts to scapegoat the Revenue Commissioners in the most recent Properly Tax debacle and has described Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore’s comments on the issue as ‘deeply dishonest’. Deputy Fleming commented, “The letters arriving in homes around the country demanding payment of […]
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