Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Social Protection Deputy Willie O’Dea has said that Minister Varadkar’s plans to ‘reform and recalibrate’ welfare to work schemes are destined to fail unless the issue of affordable, quality childcare is addressed. Commenting on the issue Deputy O’Dea said: ‘Minister Varadkar’s plans to move people from welfare to work are all […]
Insurance companies not playing fair with older people – McGrath
Fianna Fáil Finance Spokesperson, Michael McGrath TD is calling on health and motor insurers to review their policies with regard to older people, and not view them as easy targets. “Within the health insurance market, it’s clear that older people are paying more for their policies than younger people, despite community rating rules prohibiting age-based […]
Collins demands Minister Mitchell O’Connor attendance at joint Oireachtas Committee to discuss Brexit “action plan”
Fianna Fáil Jobs Spokesperson Niall Collins T.D has written to the Clerk of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation asking that an urgent meeting take place, and that Minister Mary Mitchell O’Connor address members with an update on her Brexit “action plan”. “The decision of the British people to leave the European […]
O’Rourke welcomes CCPC investigation into motor insurance industry
Fianna Fáil TD for Kildare North Frank O’Rourke has welcomed the decision by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission to launch an investigation into anti-competitive practices in the motor insurance sector. “Motor insurance costs have become the biggest issue facing Irish consumers. The most recent figures reveal that premiums have risen by almost 40% in […]
Fianna Fáil launches new Bill to help tackle River Shannon flooding
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on OPW and Flood Relief Eugene Murphy TD has launched a Bill to help address flooding issues along the River Shannon. Deputy Murphy, along with his colleagues Deputies Barry Cowen, Robert Troy and Anne Rabbitte have set out new legislation to remove outdated water level restrictions on ESB regulated lakes along the […]
More substantial funding needed for Ireland West Airport Knock – Chambers
Fianna Fáil TD for Mayo Lisa Chambers has welcomed the latest funding announcement for Ireland West Airport Knock but says more substantial investment is needed to realise its potential. Today’s allocation of €1.3m will be used for safety projects such as runway lighting, drainage and CCTV runway protection. Deputy Chambers commented, “This latest funding announcement […]
