Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Public Expenditure and Reform Barry Cowen TD has expressed alarm at the lack of clarity surrounding the proceeds from the sale of Bord Gáis. Deputy Cowen made the comments after raising the issue in the Dáil with Minister Donohoe. Deputy Cowen said, “Back in 2014 Bord Gáis was sold by the […]

Fianna Fáil TD for Offaly Barry Cowen has called on Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan to use his discretion to ensure that Nonso Muojeke can remain living in his local community. Deputy Cowen said, “The High Court has confirmed the deportation order made against the Muojeke family and they have been ordered to leave the […]

Local Fianna Fáil TD, Barry Cowen has written to the Minister for Justice, Charlie Flanagan requesting that he uses his right as Minister to grant leave to remain for the Muojeke family of Tullamore in Ireland if their appeal to the Immigration Appeals Tribunal is turned down. Deputy Cowen was commenting as it is expected […]

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Public Expenditure and Reform Barry Cowen TD has questioned Minister Paschal Donohoe’s commitment to dealing with the housing crisis. Deputy Cowen made the comments after Minister Donohoe attempted to brush aside questions on national radio earlier today regarding his approach to dealing with the housing crisis. Deputy Cowen said, “Minister Donohoe […]

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Public Expenditure and Reform Barry Cowen TD says fresh doubt has been cast over the affordability of the National Development Plan after Minister Donohoe confirmed in the Dáil that the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (IFAC) was not consulted over growth forecasts. Deputy Cowen said, “The growth projections for 2022 to 2027 […]