On October 12th the Taoiseach used the Fine Gael National Conference to launch a three months-long media campaign of which the last week has been the high point. During this time a seemingly endless parade of so-called ‘exclusive’ interviews and background briefings have been used to present a selective and misleading picture of the government’s […]

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Agriculture, Éamon Ó Cuív TD, has congratulated the new President of the IFA on his election last night. Deputy Ó Cuív commented: “I would like to congratulate Eddie Downey on his election as President of the IFA. “This is an extremely important time for Irish agriculture and farmers throughout the country […]

Fianna Fáil TD for Limerick, Niall Collins, has welcomed the announcement that Regeneron Pharmaceuticals will establish a production plant at Raheen Business Park with the creation of 300 jobs. Deputy Collins commented: “Today’s announcement by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals is a significant boost to Limerick and a major vote of confidence for the sector. “With many drugs […]

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Health, Billy Kelleher TD, has expressed his deep concern at the failure of CUH to adequately staff the new Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) at the hospital despite committing to do so this year. The state of the art EMU, which cost €500,000 was fitted at CUH last year but a promise […]

Go raibh maith agat a Ceann Comhairle, I welcome the opportunity of speaking here today about an issue of equality that is very important to may thousands of people and their children. The past twenty years have witnessed immense progress in advancing the equality agenda for the LGBT community. What was once hidden from public […]

The latest Health Insurance Authority report which says that 10 per cent of 18-29 year olds have dropped their health cover should act as a wake-up call to Minister for Health, according to Fianna Fáil. The party’s Health spokesperson Billy Kelleher said: “While the number of persons insured overall has decline by 3.2% in the […]