Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Jobs Dara Calleary has raised concerns about the persistent high levels of long-term unemployment and the increase in the number of women who are out of work for over a year. Commenting on the latest Live Register figures, Deputy Calleary said, “While I welcome the fall in the numbers signing on […]

Fianna Fáil Finance spokesperson Michael McGrath has described comments on RTÉ’s News at One today by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Brendan Howlin as indicative of a determination by the Government to control the operation and outcome of a banking inquiry. Deputy McGrath commented: “On the one hand Minister Howlin tells us that […]

Fianna Fáil Leader Micheál Martin TD has launched the party’s European Election manifesto, “A Europe for us all”, calling for genuine reform of the banking system to include a Europe-wide system of salary caps and a more creative approach to help regions suffering from economic downturns. Deputy Martin was joined at the launch by Pat […]

Fianna Fáil Leader Micheál Martin TD has congratulated Aengus O’Rourke following his selection as the Fianna Fáil candidate to contest the upcoming by-election in Longford Westmeath. Deputy Martin commented: “This by-election takes place in tragic circumstances, following the death of Deputy Nicky McFadden, who served the constituency with dedication and distinction.  It also takes place […]

The ECB stress tests to be completed in October this year will reveal whether or not the main banks in Ireland have adequately provided for the losses they are carrying on household and SME debt and should provide a full and frank assessment of the health of Irish banks, according to Fianna Fáil Finance Spokesperson […]

Fianna Fáil Agriculture spokesperson Éamon Ó Cuív has highlighted another stealth cut in the Single Farm Payment, which will hit low income farmers this year.  The change was brought in during Minister Coveney’s tenure as President of the European Council of Agriculture Ministers, however the cuts are only becoming apparent as the small print of […]