Data recently obtained by Fianna Fáil’s Spokesperson on Public Expenditure, Barry Cowen TD reveals that the Government has spent over €42 million on external consultancy reports since March 2011. The average cost per report was €40,000 while one report alone cost in the region of €2.7 million. Deputy Cowen commented, “This is a massive amount […]

Fianna Fáil TD for Offaly, Barry Cowen has welcomed the announcement of a €21.5 million investment in the Birr and Tullamore Water Supply Schemes by Irish Water. “This upgrade is vitally important for the communities of Birr and Tullamore, and will ensure better quality water for up to 18,000 people. “Today, I was informed that […]

anna Fáil TD for Offaly, Barry Cowen has said that the €250 million deal to support the Spanish coal mining industry as it comes to an end is exactly the type of deal with the Midlands needs to help it transition away from its reliance on peat-harvesting based employment. Last week, Spain’s new Government secured […]

Fianna Fáil TD for Offaly, Barry Cowen has said that a Sustainable Transition Forum should be established to support the Midlands economy if, as expected, Bord na Móna continues with its plan to make in excess of 300 employees redundant this week. Deputy Cowen was speaking ahead of the expected announcement of major job losses […]