Fianna Fail TD for Cavan-Monaghan Brendan Smith says the Government’s cull on medical cards is continuing.  New HSE figures reveal that more than 87,000 cards have been cut in the past 12 months, with the over 70s being hardest hit in the region. Deputy Smith commented, “Hundreds of families across Cavan and Monaghan will feel […]

The seven year exemption from Capital Gains Tax on profits made from property investments has caused distortion in the housing market and has made it considerably more difficult for first time buyers to purchase a home, according to Fianna Fáil Finance spokesperson Michael McGrath. The tax incentive was introduced in January 2013 and allows investors […]

Fianna Fáil TD for Cork South Central Michael McGrath is encouraging sports clubs across Cork city and county to register for the next round of Sports Capital Programme grants.  The applications process is expected to reopen early in the new year. Deputy McGrath commented, “The Sports Capital Programme provides grants to sports clubs and community […]

Fianna Fáil spokesperson on Health Billy Kelleher says thousands of families are struggling to meet medical costs after having their medical cards taken away from them.  New HSE figures reveal that more 87,000 people have had their medical card removed over the course of the past 12 months leaving them liable for all their medical […]

Fianna Fáil Environment Spokesperson Barry Cowen TD has responded to reports this morning confirming that less is being spent on the water infrastructure in the country now than was consistently spent over the course of the decade before FG and Labour established Irish Water. Deputy Cowen commented, “The case for Irish Water continues to collapse. […]

Fianna Fáil Health spokesperson Billy Kelleher says the Government must explain why delays in tens of thousands of diagnostic cases are not being disclosed in published reports.  It’s emerged that some patients are waiting more than two years for potentially lifesaving tests, but these cases are not being recorded in official figures. Deputy Kelleher commented, […]