“Today’s admission by the Taoiseach that the proposed Emigrant Tax would be discriminatory raises serious questions about the Minister’s judgement; in coming up with the plan in the first place and in her decision to publicise it without consulting with colleagues,” says Fianna Fáil’s Jobs and Enterprise Spokesperson, Niall Collins TD. “What we have seen […]
Emigrant tax stunt is latest in long list of Fine Gael kite flying
Fianna Fáil Jobs and Enterprise Spokesperson, Niall Collins TD has said that Minister spokesperson Mitchell O’Connor’s emigrant tax stunt is just another rehashed kite flying exercise by a party lacking in original ideas. Fine Gael floated similar proposals in the past. Only 12 months ago, a similar proposal was proposed by the Minister’s predecessor, Richard […]
Glaring Gender Gap in Apprentice Scheme must be addressed – Collins
Fianna Fáil Jobs and Enterprise Spokesperson, Niall Collins TD has expressed shock at figures which show the emergence of a glaring, systemic gender gap in the country’s apprenticeship system. “There’s no two ways about it: the system as currently constituted clearly disadvantages women,” said Collins. Deputy Collins commented, “The latest parliamentary question reply I received […]
WP Engine jobs announcement a sign of Limerick’s attractiveness for investment – O’Dea
Limerick City TD, Willie O’Dea has welcomed the decision by WP Engine to establish a customer support hub in Limerick which will result in up to 100 jobs over the next three years. The Fianna Fáil TD said: “This announcement is proof-positive of what everyone from the city knows – Limerick is a great place […]
Social Protection System must be focused on getting people back to work or into education – O’Dea
Fianna Fáil’s Social Protection Spokesperson, Willie O’Dea TD has said that the entire social protection system needs to re-focus itself on providing opportunities rather than putting barriers in front of people. “Too many of the schemes provided by the Department are overly bureaucratic and burdensome.” “To my mind, every scheme that the DSP offers to […]
Martin welcomes GE Healthcare investment in Cork
Cork South Central TD, Micheál Martin has today welcomed the announcement by GE Healthcare that it is to create up to 500 jobs, directly and indirectly, at its GE BioPark. “This is a significant investment by GE Healthcare, and demonstrates their commitment to the local community, and to the Cork region.” “This new venture can […]
