Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Michael Moynihan TD, has launched the party’s policy paper on enhancing our Post Office Network.The document entitled ‘Enhancing our Post Offices: Fianna Fáil’s Vision for the Future of the Irish Post Office Network’  sets out in detail plans for consolidating the existing work of the Post […]

Fianna Fáil Finance Spokesperson Michael McGrath has said the protection for the 13,000 IBRC mortgage holders whose mortgages are being sold by the Special Liquidator must be binding and enforceable. Deputy McGrath was speaking on the eve of an appearance by the IBRC Special Liquidator before the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and […]

Fianna Fáil’s Justice Spokesperson Niall Collins has expressed incredulity at the news that the Government will appoint a barrister to review the material that the Taoiseach has had since last week to help them decide whether to hold a proper independent inquiry into the allegations. Deputy Collins commented, “This latest development is, quite simply, unbelievable.  […]

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Children Robert Troy has said shocking new statistics on cyber-bullying need to be addressed urgently by the Government.  A new report from the National Association of Principals and Deputy Principals recorded a 33% increase in the number of students being targeted by online hate, compared to the same survey last year. […]

The Fianna Fáil Leader Micheál Martin TD has called on the Justice Minister Alan Shatter to immediately order publication of the Garda Inspectorate Report prepared in the aftermath of the recent penalty points controversy within An Garda Siochána. The report would, Fianna Fáil believes, quickly cut through the spin and obfuscation being created by Government […]

Ireland Midlands / North West MEP Pat the Cope Gallagher has today welcomed the publication of a new European Strategy to promote coastal and maritime tourism. Mr Gallagher stated today “This is a welcome initiative by the European Commission as coastal and maritime tourism employs almost 3.2 million people across Europe, generating 183 billion euro […]