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 […]
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Brexit Lisa Chambers says the government needs to do more to ensure that businesses are as protected from the fallout from Brexit as they can be. She was reacting to new research, which revealed that only 6% of businesses have a Brexit plan. Deputy Chambers explained, “Earlier this year the government […]
Fianna Fáil TD for Mayo Lisa Chambers says the latest report from Geo-Directory cites on commercial vacancy rates is further evidence that the recovery has not reached Mayo. The report reveals that 15.6% of all commercial properties are lying idle. Deputy Chambers said, “The findings of this report will come as no surprise to anyone […]
Fianna Fáil TD for Sligo-Leitrim Marc Mac Sharry has described the closure of the GSK Stiefel plant in Finisklin as a huge blow for Sligo and the North West. The company announced this morning that it is to wind down operations between now and 2021, with the loss of 155 jobs and 10 contract posts. […]
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