Ceann Comhairle I move this evening a Private Members Motion of behalf of my Fianna Fáil colleagues on the subject of standard variable mortgage rates. At the outset I want to put on the record my view that excessive variable mortgages rates are the number one financial challenge for thousands of families throughout the country. […]

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Arts & Culture Seán Ó Fearghaíl TD has said the government’s plan to purchase the National Monument located at 14 – 17 Moore Street must be followed up with a detailed plan to rejuvenate the wider area. Deputy Ó Fearghaíl has called on the government to ensure that the National Monument […]

The Dáil will this evening debate a Fianna Fáil motion demanding action from the Government and Central Bank to alleviate the situation faced by existing variable rate mortgage customers who are paying up to €1,000 a year more than those who can avail of offers available to new mortgage customers and €6,000 a year more […]

Almost 6 out of every 10 requests for armed escorts for the transportation of dangerous criminals were denied last year, according to new figures obtained by Fianna Fáil. In reply to questions from the Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Justice Niall Collins, the Minister for Justice has confirmed that the prison service requested an armed garda […]

Noting the conclusion of the High Court case taken by Ian Bailey against the State and An Garda Síochána Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Justice Niall Collins commented: “This is an important judgement in the High Court on very serious allegations made by Mr. Bailey against An Garda Síochána and the State. I am hopeful now […]

Fianna Fáil will shortly publish legislation to prohibit local authorities from handing over tenant data to Irish Water without the consent of the tenant. It has emerged that a number of local authorities have written to councillors in recent days to advise that tenant data has been handed over to Irish Water. The government has […]