Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Health Billy Kelleher has said he is saddened to learn of the death of Marie Fleming today. Deputy Kelleher commented: “I want to extend my deepest sympathies to Marie Fleming’s partner Tom Curran, her family and friends today. “Marie Fleming battled her illness with fortitude and great dignity.  Her campaign brought […]

Absence of a bank debt deal a major blow to Ireland’s debt sustainability Fianna Fáil Finance Spokesperson Michael McGrath has described last night’s comments by European Commission President Jose Manual Barroso about Ireland’s prospects of a retroactive deal on bank debt as a betrayal of previous commitments that have been made by EU Leaders that […]

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Mental Health Colm Keaveney TD has criticised the Government’s cynical tactic of delaying the filling of key frontline mental service posts next year in an effort to save money. Deputy Keaveney commented, “The deeply flawed HSE Service Plan for 2014 is of little comfort to communities that have suffered serious cuts […]

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Jobs Dara Calleary has welcomed the appointment of Frank Ryan as Chairman designate of IDA Ireland. Deputy Calleary said, “Frank Ryan will bring a wealth of experience to this hugely important role. His success in leading Enterprise Ireland for more than a decade speaks for itself. “During his time at Enterpris […]

Ireland North West MEP Pat the Cope Gallagher has described the agreement reached in Brussels as a mixed result. While the agreement includes some good news for the pelagic sector particularly for mackerel, blue whiting, boarfish and herring, the news is not good for the Irish whitefish fleet according to Pat the Cope. Mr Gallagher […]

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Health, Billy Kelleher TD, has called on Minister Kathleen Lynch to clarify if she threatened to resign her position over a dispute regarding funding for mental health services. Deputy Kelleher was speaking after Minister Lynch seemed to contradict herself this morning in the Dáil when she told Deputy Kelleher  she “never […]