Fianna Fáil Deputy Leader and TD for Mayo Dara Calleary says the latest figures on IDA site visits reveal a stark divide between rural and urban areas when it comes to Foreign Direct Investment. The latest stats reveal more than 200 site visits by IDA client companies in the first nine months to the end […]
I would first of all like to thank Google and Enterprise Ireland for the kind invitation to speak today. At this seminar you are addressing an issue which goes to the core challenge of the modern economy not just for businesses but also for any smaller country. Given the scale and pace of change, and […]
Fianna Fáil Seanad Group Leader and Seanad Spokesperson on Social Protection, Senator Catherine Ardagh has said that despite Government’s triumph of employment figures, there are no measures in Budget 2019 to address the rate of long-term youth unemployment. Earlier this week, the National Youth Council of Ireland highlighted the fact that 7,817 young people in […]
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Regional, Rural, Gaeltacht & Island Affairs Éamon Ó Cuív is calling for assurances that all vacant places on Community Employment Scheme, the Tús Scheme and the Rural Social Scheme are filled without delay. He’s also asking the Minister for Employment Affairs & Social Protection Regina Doherty to change the rules governing […]
Fianna Fáil TD for Sligo-Leitrim Eamon Scanlon says the Fine Gael government must demonstrate its commitment to rural Ireland by offering a new form of Public Service Obligation payment for post offices to ensure they remain economically viable. Deputy Scanlon raised the issue in a Dáil debate this week. “Communities across Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim and […]
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Brexit Lisa Chambers has welcomed the UK’s Brexit Secretary’s assertion that a good deal with the EU is within sight. Dominic Raab made the comments ahead of the publication of a number of technical papers on the British government’s preparations for a no-deal Brexit. Deputy Chambers said, “While I welcome Dominic […]
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