Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan-Monaghan Brendan Smith says the government’s lack of progress in implementing the recommendations of the Cost of Insurance Working Group is resulting in people continuing to pay out huge insurance premiums. The Cost of Insurance Working Group was set up following repeated calls from Fianna Fáil for action on high insurance […]
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 Cavan-Monaghan Niamh Smyth has met with officials from Bank of Ireland to discuss the possible extension of services at the Cootehill and Kingscourt branches. She organised the meeting following an announcement by the bank that it is roll out full day counter services in Bailieborough and Carrickmacross. Deputy Smyth explained, “Last […]
Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan-Monaghan Niamh Smyth has raised concerns about lengthy delays for people applying for the Invalidity Pension. The Department of Employment & Social Protection has confirmed that the average waiting time for approval is ten weeks. Deputy Smyth said, “These figures reveal that people are waiting in excess of two months for […]
Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan-Monaghan Brendan Smith says a new 10 point plan devised by the Party’s agriculture team will help combat the fodder and income crisis being experienced by farmers. The plan was launched at the National Ploughing Championships in Screggan this week. Deputy Smith commented, “Farmers across Cavan and Monaghan are all too […]
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 […]
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