Fianna Fáil TD for Niamh Smyth has called on the Minister for Employment Affairs & Social Protection to take charge of her Department following another glitch in illness benefit payments. This latest gaffe is as a result of a new automated system, which had been failing to record forms. Deputy Smyth, “The delays in illness […]
Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan-Monaghan Brendan Smith has criticised Eir for the length of time it is taking to repair landline services. Deputy Smith says he has received complaints from constituents, in many instances elderly people living on their own, who have been left without a telephone service for lengthy periods of time. “I have […]
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Children & Youth Affairs Anne Rabbitte has expressed frustration at the lack of childcare supports for middle income families. Today’s budget saw no increase in the universal subsidy rate, leaving middle-income earners with a paltry €1,040 per year grant. Deputy Rabbitte explained, “While I recognise that the income limits have been […]
Having somewhere to call home and accessing a public health system when you need it are among the most basic needs of citizens. For any society that regards itself as modern, decent, and compassionate – meeting these needs is the foundation on which the rest of society is built. This Budget will ultimately be judged […]
Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan-Monaghan Niamh Smyth has criticised the Minister for Employment Affairs & Social Protection for her lack of engagement with pensioners who have queries about back payments due to them. Last January Minister Doherty acceded to Fianna Fáil demands to reverse a punitive change introduced by the previous Fine Gael and Labour […]
Seanad Group Leader and Seanad Spokesperson on Social Protection, Catherine Ardagh has said it is vital that the Government are mindful of struggling families during their Budget 2019 preparations. Research published today by St Vincent de Paul (SVP) highlights the level of financial burden being faced by families across Ireland. The high cost of housing was […]
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