Fianna Fáil Housing Spokesperson, Darragh O’Brien TD has called on the Government to expedite the establishment of a new mechanism to support Credit Union investment in public housing. Despite the Central Bank allowing Credit Unions to invest in such a vehicle since January, the Government has yet to finalise a proposal. He said, “For years […]
The latest data released by the Department of Housing on homelessness in Ireland require an independent verification by the Central Statistics Office according to Fianna Fáil Housing Spokesperson, Darragh O’Brien TD. Figures published today show that there are currently close to 10,000 people homeless in the State including a record high of 3,689 children, however, […]
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Housing, Darragh O’Brien TD has said that the State is encouraging people and families into hidden homelessness by failing to provide pathways towards long term housing solutions. The Deputy was commenting following this morning’s briefing held by leading NGO’s; Barnardos, Focus Ireland, the Simon Community and St Vincent de Paul. He […]
Local TD, Darragh O’Brien has said that unless staff vacancies in Fingal’s Physiotherapy Department are filled, the number of people in need of treatment will only continue to grow. The Deputy received confirmation from the Health Service Executive this month that there are two vacancies in the Dublin North Physiotherapy Team and recruitment has been […]
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Housing, Darragh O’Brien TD has said that the rate of approval for the Government backed low interest mortgage must improve to have any meaningful impact on the high rate of demand from first-time buyers. Information received by the Deputy through Parliamentary Question reveals that only one in three low interest mortgages […]
Local Fianna Fáil TD, Darragh O’Brien has said local Government representatives are trying to hide from the fact there is no concrete plan or timeframe in place to ensure the reopening of the Garda Station in Rush, North County Dublin. The Deputy received information from the Minister for Justice, Charlie Flanagan earlier this month which […]
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