Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Brexit Stephen Donnelly TD says there are serious concerns for Ireland following the publication of two UK Brexit position papers, on Future Customs Arrangements and on Northern Ireland and Ireland. Deputy Donnelly said, “Both papers have many of the right aspirations for Northern Ireland, and for Ireland’s future relationship with the […]

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Brexit Stephen Donnelly has called on the Government to publish long-promised sectoral plans in light of Prime Minister May’s commitment to end free movement in March 2019. Deputy Donnelly commented, “The British Prime Minister’s comments make a Brexit cliff far more likely, as the EU is unlikely to accept any transitional […]

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Brexit Stephen Donnelly has said that any border with Northern Ireland – either physical or electronic – must be avoided in the interests of all of the people living on the island of Ireland. He was responding to Government proposals to move the border to the Irish Sea. Deputy Donnelly explained, […]

Stephen Donnelly, Fianna Fáil TD for Wicklow, is calling for an urgent intervention from Minister Richard Bruton to avoid primary school students being educated in a bar. The issue arises due to a shortage of space at Greystones Community National School. Many of the parents are strongly opposed to the proposal, including on religious grounds. […]

Stephen Donnelly, Fianna Fáil TD for Wicklow has described Government inaction on St. Catherine’s as insensitive and deeply insulting to Wicklow children with special needs, to their parents and to the staff at St. Catherine’s. Government inaction in response to a request from Donnelly means that key staff could be lost. St. Catherine’s Special School […]

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Brexit Stephen Donnelly TD has welcomed the comments made by the European Union chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier regarding the current uncertainty over the future of the Irish border following Brexit. Mr Barnier has stated that Britain needs to provide clarifications as a matter of urgency on its vision for the […]