Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Health Billy Kelleher TD says the Fair Deal waiting list crisis could have been avoided.  More than 2,000 older people are waiting almost 4 months for a bed in a nursing home because of a funding cap and budget cut implemented as part of the flawed 2014 health budget. Deputy Kelleher […]

Setting up new committees is the Government’s latest bright idea to oversee the Civil Service Renewal Plan launched by the Taoiseach and Minister Brendan Howlin today, Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Public Expenditure and Reform Sean Fleming has said. Deputy Fleming commented: “The Government’s plan published today is completely lacking in ambition and will not bring […]

Fianna Fáil Transport Spokesperson Timmy Dooley TD has welcomed the appointment of Liz O’Donnell as Chairperson Designate of the Road Safety Authority.  Ms O’Donnell will take over the role from Gay Byrne, who held the position for the past 8 years. Deputy Dooley commented, “I congratulate Liz O’Donnell on her nomination as Chairperson of the […]

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Michael Moynihan TD, says he hopes the new broadband plan published by Minster Alex White is not another false dawn for rural Ireland. Minister White has announced that two developments are set to deliver high speed broadband to 500,000 homes and businesses across the country. He […]

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Justice Niall Collins has said the lack of interest in the position of Secretary General at the Department of Justice is not surprising given the Government willingness to blame officials for its own failings. Deputy Collins commented: “Is it any wonder there has been a lack of interest from qualified people […]

Fianna Fáil Senator Paschal Mooney is calling on the Transport Minister provide necessary funds to upgrade the Collooney-Castlebaldwin road in Sligo. The National Roads Authority says the route could be upgraded using the Public Private Partnership model if state money can be secured. Senator Mooney commented, “As many as 30 people have lost their lives […]