Senator Thomas Byrne has claimed that Meath County Council need to go back to basics in relation to tourism and ensure that roads in tourist areas are in good shape. “I welcome all of the work that is being done by various agencies, including the County Council promoting the County and the region from a […]

Fianna Fáil Chief Whip Seán Ó Fearghaíl TD has written to the Ceann Comhairle seeking a formal response to comments from Minister Simon Harris about the IBRC issue. In a RTE Morning Ireland interview, Minister Harris dismissed criticism of information not being provided in answer to Parliamentary Questions on the basis that the information was […]

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson for Children Robert Troy TD has responded to the acknowledgement by the Department of Children that many children with disabilities are being denied access to suitable childcare. Deputy Troy says there is an urgent need to put in a place a targeted investment fund to train special needs assistants at pre-school level. […]

Fianna Fáil has today held a grassroots led seminar aimed at supporting women in becoming politically active. The seminar was held at the Red Cow Moran Hotel in Dublin. The gathering of members was addressed by former Minister Mary O’Rourke, Tiernan Brady of the Gay and Lesbian Equality Network and Suzanne Collins of Women for […]

Fianna Fáil Transport, Tourism and Sport Spokesperson Timmy Dooley TD has called on the FAI to move quickly to give a full explanation of the process surrounding the controversial payment of €5M to the organisation by FIFA. Deputy Dooley commented, “The story of the €5M ‘compensation’ from FIFA to the FAI following Ireland’s exit from […]

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson for Health Billy Kelleher has said the Governments health strategy is in complete disarray as details emerged of a 101-year-old woman having to endure 26 hours on a trolley in the Emergency Department at Tallaght Hospital. Deputy Kelleher says the incident is a damming indictment of Minister Varadkar’s approach to dealing with […]