Fianna Fáil Environment spokesperson Barry Cowen has said the first round of jobs losses arising from the creation of Irish Water in Offaly have been announced today.  Doolan Plant Hire has announced it is letting up to 11 staff go in Clara. Deputy Cowen commented: “This is very bad news for Clara today.  Doolan Plant […]

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Public Expenditure and Reform Sean Fleming has said there is no justification for the reintroduction of bonuses or ‘incentive packages’ at AIB. Responding to media reports today that AIB has approached the Department of Finance about creating an incentive plan for senior staff Deputy Fleming commented: “As long as AIB fails […]

Fianna Fáil Cork South West Senator Denis O’Donovan says the Minster for Agriculture Simon Coveney has abandoned farmers in West Cork in relation to savage cuts in the Single Farm Payment. Senator O’Donovan said changes to the Single Farm Payment means that in some instances farmers are being forced to pay back huge sums of […]

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Justice Niall Collins has welcomed the statement from the Minister for Justice Alan Shatter on the penalty points investigation at the Public Accounts Committee. Deputy Collins commented, “The position now taken by Minister Shatter reflects the concerns I raised last week about the approach taken by certain members of the PAC […]

Fianna Fáil TD for Cork South Central, Micheál Martin TD, has welcomed the announcement today by Tyco that it expects to create 500 new jobs in Cork. Deputy Martin commented: “Today’s announcement that fire protection and security firm Tyco will potentially create over 500 jobs in Cork is welcome news and a real boost for […]

Fianna Fáil Environment Spokesperson Barry Cowen TD has responded to the analysis from the ESRI which suggests that decisions taken by the Government around the structure of Irish Water will lead to an additional €2 Billion costs. Deputy Cowen commented, “As each week passes, the mess at the core of the Government’s water reform process […]