Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Health Billy Kelleher has said the absence of any detail on how much the Government’s new compulsory health insurance will cost every member of the public means the plan published today is fundamentally flawed. Deputy Kelleher said: “We’re now into the fourth year of this Government and not only is the […]

I move that Dáil Éireann has no confidence in the Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Alan Shatter T.D. We also note the amendment that has been tabled by the Government and which was broadcast on the six o’clock news this evening.  The cornerstone of any functioning democracy is accountability and taking responsibility for one’s actions.  […]

Offaly Deputy Barry Cowen has questioned the Minister for Health James Reilly in the Dáil about the deepening crisis in the ambulance service, which he claims is threatening patient safety across the Midlands. The Fianna Fáil Deputy was referring to the recent Prime Time exposé which contained disturbing revelations about the ambulance service failing to […]

The Government’s own Regulatory Impact Analysis of their Competition Bill has warned that it could lead to job losses, according to Senator Thomas Byrne, Fianna Fáil MEP candidate in the Midlands-North West constituency. In a comment on the Government’s Competition Bill, Senator Byrne pointed out that a Regulatory Impact Assessment carried out by the Department […]

Thousands of ordinary mortgage holders around the country have been left isolated and vulnerable following the sale of over half the IBRC mortgage book to two US hedge funds, according to Fianna Fáil Finance Spokesperson Michael McGrath. Deputy McGrath was speaking following confirmation by the IBRC Special Liquidator that 64% of the loans by value […]

Fianna Fáil Whip Seán Ó Fearghaíl is calling on the Health Minister James Reilly to clarify the time frame for the delivery of the new National Children’s Hospital amid concern that the planning application may not now be lodged until Spring of next year. Deputy Ó Fearghaíl commented: “The new National Children’s Hospital has been […]