Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Niall Collins has questioned the legitimacy of Fine Gael’s rhetoric that it is actively seeking to bring investment to regional Ireland. “Fine Gael’s claim that it is actively supporting well-paying jobs outside Dublin is nothing more than hot air and bluster. Deputy Collins was commenting after a […]
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Agriculture & Food Charlie McConologue says he was shocked to learn that the Government has chosen not to include any provision in Ireland’s 2014-2020 Rural Development Programme to compensate farmers from losses caused by adverse weather. Under EU rules, member states can choose to provide funding for the restoration of agricultural […]
Fianna Fáil Agriculture Spokesperson Charlie McConalogue has criticised Minister Michael Creed for standing over the appalling delays in payments to farmers under the Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS) II scheme. The latest data from the Department of Agriculture reveals that out of 11,064 approved applications only 1,592 farmers have had their payment approved to date. […]
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Regional, Rural, Gaeltacht & Island Affairs Éamon Ó Cuív has described the new Department of Rural & Community Development as the “Cinderella Department” in terms of budget and functions. The Department, which was established earlier this year, is by far the smallest Government department with a limited remit and a budget […]
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Public Expenditure & Reform Dara Calleary says the review of the Capital Plan 2016-2021 published earlier today is nothing more than the same old Fine Gael rhetoric. “Fine Gael would like us all to believe that they are the saviours of capital investment in Ireland. Nothing could be further from the […]
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Food and Horticulture, Jackie Cahill has welcomed the announcement of a review of the 2001 Agriculture Appeals Act but has warned that a future appeals process must be accountable and transparent in order to restore farmer confidence in the system. Speaking after the Minister made the announcement, Deputy Cahill said that […]
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