Fianna Fáil Defence Spokesperson Lisa Chambers says the family of a corporal in the Defence Forces, which have been forced to register as homeless must be helped. “I understand the family were refused rented accommodation by landlords unwilling to accept the Housing Assistance Payment. It is simply outrageous that a landlord should refuse to rent […]
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Children & Youth Affairs Anne Rabbitte says thousands of parents across the country will miss out on the Single Affordable Childcare scheme because their childcare providers are not signed up to the scheme. “I have had parents coming to me frustrated and disappointed because the crèche that their child is enrolled […]
Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan-Monaghan Brendan Smith says this Government needs to do more to safeguard jobs in the Border region as a result of Brexit. A new survey from business group IBEC highlights Cavan and Monaghan as being the two counties with the highest exposure to Brexit – with one in five workers employed […]
Fianna Fáil Finance Spokesperson Michael McGrath TD has said that the Tax Strategy Group papers published by the Department of Finance highlight the significant challenges posed by a possible merger of PRSI and USC and that there is no evidence the government has done the necessary detailed policy work to proceed with the policy in […]
Fianna Fáil TD for Sligo-Leitrim Eamon Scanlon has called on the HSE to re-examine its decision not to include the immunotherapy drug Nivolumab in its reimbursement scheme. Nivolumab has been approved by the HSE for treatment of advanced renal cell carcinoma; however it is unwilling to reimburse patients who are using the medication. Deputy Scanlon […]
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson for Housing, Barry Cowen TD has said that the State has to get back into the business of subsidising affordable housing for middle income families who do not qualify for social housing. The Deputy said that the Government’s reneging on commitments to reintroduce Affordable Housing Schemes will not be overlooked by Fianna […]
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