Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Billy Kelleher has said that Ireland’s competitiveness is under attack by rising energy costs. “With the latest CSO figures showing that rising energy costs are swallowing up last year’s tax cuts, it’s clear that working and investing in Ireland is not as attractive as it once was. […]
Fianna Fáil’s Business Spokesperson, Billy Kelleher TD has said that the failure of the Government to move quickly and efficiently to deal with the insurance industry is placing a major upward pressure on the cost of living and cost of doing business in the country. Deputy Kelleher was commenting as it emerged that a number […]
Fianna Fáil TD for Sligo-Leitrim Eamon Scanlon is warning the Agriculture Minister not to delay on the low cost loan scheme for farmers, which was promised earlier this year. There have been reports in recent weeks that farmers may not be able to draw down the money before 2019. “The Government must immediately open the […]
Fianna Fáil Seanad Spokesperson on Justice, Children and Youth Affairs, Senator Lorraine Clifford-Lee has dismissed the Independent Alliance’s proposal to introduce a €1,000 per annum payment to grandparents who care for their grandchildren for more than 10 hours per week. The Fingal based Senator has described it as mere immature kite flying. Senator Clifford-Lee commented, […]
Fianna Fáil TD for Sligo-Leitrim Eamon Scanlon says insurance companies should not be allowed to refuse to insure cars which have passed their NCTs and are roadworthy. He was speaking following complaints from constituents that insurance companies are refusing to cover older cars, even if they are fully NCT compliant. He raised the issue with […]
Fianna Fáil TD for Sligo-Leitrim Marc Mac Sharry says sheep farmers should not be expected to foot the full cost of electronic tagging for their flocks. All sheep sold from 1st October this year will have to be electronically tagged. Deputy Mac Sharry explained, “While I have no issue with the principle of electronic tagging, […]
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