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Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Agriculture Charlie McConalogue says the Taoiseach’s comments about eating less red meat were ill-judged and have angered beef farmers across the country. Deputy McConalogue said, “As the Taoiseach, he is in charge of implementing the Programme for Government, which clearly commits the government to promote the Irish beef sector and exports. […]
Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan-Monaghan Brendan Smith has called on the Minister for Employment Affairs & Social Protection to ensure that Community Employment Schemes are protected and not side-lined in any reorganisation of the initiatives. It comes following an announcement from Minister Regina Doherty that she is to set up an interdepartmental group to examine […]
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Agriculture, Food & the Marine Charlie McConalogue says he’s become increasingly worried about the impact of the government’s lack of preparedness for a no deal Brexit on the agri-food sector. Deputy McConalogue has described as “alarming” the fact that the Agriculture Minister was unable to give a definitive answer when asked […]
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Employment Affairs & Social Protection Willie O’Dea TD has said that it is imperative that Community Employment Schemes are safeguarded and not side-lined in any future reorganisation of the programmes. He made the call on foot of Minister Regina Doherty’s announcement that she is to set up an interdepartmental group to […]
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Business, Enterprise & Innovation Billy Kelleher says he is concerned that by the lack of urgency with which the government is activating contingency plans to protect exposed businesses from a hard Brexit. A series of Parliamentary Question replies reveal that the government has yet to formally make a request at EU […]
Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan-Monaghan Brendan Smith says efforts need to be stepped up to ensure that the economy along the border is protected from the fallout from Brexit. As the March 29th deadline approaches without much progress on a deal, businesses along and near the border are becoming increasingly worried about the impact of […]
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