Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Social Protection and Social Equality, Willie O’Dea TD, says the latest secret cuts to housing grants for older people and those with disabilities is further evidence of the Government’s sustained attack on the elderly. The changes to three grants; The Housing Adaption Grant for people with a Disability; the Housing Aid […]
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Agriculture, Éamon Ó Cuív TD, has welcomed the continued growth of Irish food and drink exports but warned that farmers must begin to receive a fair price for their products. Figures published today by Bord Bia reveal that food and drink exports from Ireland rose by over 9% last year, which […]
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Public Expenditure Sean Fleming has called on the government to put its money where its mouth is. He was responding to comments from Minister Brian Hayes who’s in charge of the OPW, which is the leading agency for flood risk management. The spending estimates for 2014, which will be voted on […]
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Michael Moynihan TD, says the insensitive and ill-timed comments from Minister Pat Rabbitte in media today highlight the dismissive nature of the Government towards legitimate concerns about the environmental impact and safety of electricity pylons. Deputy Moynihan said Minister Rabbitte has again shown just how out […]
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Jobs and Enterprise Dara Calleary has accused the Government of engaging in an arrogant and highly misleading campaign on Pylons. “The comments from the Taoiseach and the Minister Pat Rabbitte over the past 24 hours show just out of touch this Government has become. It clearly demonstrates that the Government has […]
Mayo Deputy Dara Calleary has paid tribute to the emergency services in Co Mayo as efforts continue to tackle severe flooding along the west coast. “We have seen our local gardaí, fire service, civil defence and community volunteers go above and beyond the call of duty in very difficult circumstances over the past number of […]
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