On August 31st last, two journalists, Trevor Birney and Barry McCaffrey were arrested in Northern Ireland and released on bail after sensitive documents belonging to the office of the Police Ombudsman of Northern Ireland (PONI) featured in a documentary produced by both men. Their documentary, ‘No Stone Unturned’, which was released in 2017 alleged police […]
Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan-Monaghan Brendan Smith has accused the government of failing insurance customers by continuing to delay the establishment of a dedicated unit within An Garda Síochána. A Garda fraud unit was recommended by the government’s Cost of Insurance Working Group back in January 2017, however there has been no progress on it […]
Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan-Monaghan Brendan Smith has criticised Eir for the length of time it is taking to repair landline services. Deputy Smith says he has received complaints from constituents, in many instances elderly people living on their own, who have been left without a telephone service for lengthy periods of time. “I have […]
Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan-Monaghan Brendan Smith has called for the swift completion of the government’s review into the cost of providing quality childcare. He also wants a larger focus on affordability. Deputy Brendan Smith explained, “The current childcare system is not working for anyone. Parents are faced with high costs which are simply unaffordable. […]
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 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 […]
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