Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Jobs, Enterprise & Innovation Niall Collins TD has said that the latest National Competitiveness Council (NCC) Scorecard should force the Government to act on the severe competitiveness deficits in the Irish economy. Deputy Collins commented: “Irish consumers are facing excessive prices for goods and services. According to the NCC’s 2017 Scorecard, […]
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Jobs, Enterprise & Innovation Niall Collins TD has welcomed the latest Low Pay Commission (LPC) Report but has said that the ability of businesses to absorb the recommended National Minimum Wage (NMW) increase must be borne in mind. “While the suggested increase is in line with the Central Bank’s own pay […]
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Procurement Frank O’Rourke TD says he is disappointed following the publication of the Government guidelines on public procurement. Deputy O’Rourke added that the guidelines contain nothing new and offer little comfort for Irish SME’s who wish to compete for State contracts. Deputy O’Rourke said, “These guidelines have already been in existence […]
Fianna Fáil TD for Sligo-Leitrim Eamon Scanlon says the Government must start delivering on its promises on investment in the regions. He’s calling for funding to be expedited for an inner relief road for Sligo to accommodate the development of new industrial estates. Raising the issue in the Dáil this week, Deputy Scanlon said, “The […]
Kildare North TD James Lawless has submitted a motion in the Dáil today to strengthen Community Employment Schemes. The motion aims to ensure the social element of CE Schemes is delivered on, review the impact Jobpath is having on CE Schemes, allow more employees to stay on the their scheme and to review the participation […]
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Niall Collins has said that the EU-Japan Trade Agreement is an additional defence against the harmful effects of Brexit on Irish trade and business. Deputy Collins was commenting after it was announced that the new free trade deal between the EU and Japan is expected to be […]
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