Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Employment Affairs and Social Protection, Willie O’Dea has said that his motion on State Pension inequality between men and women should be used by the Government as a roadmap to ending this unfair situation. Deputy O’Dea was speaking in advance of his Private Members’ Motion which is due to be debated […]

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Employment Affairs and Social Protection Willie O’Dea has said that hollow soundbites from Ministers completely out of touch with the reality on the ground do nothing for the thousands of people living in consistent poverty. Deputy O’Dea was commenting on International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. “The Government’s slick press […]

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Employment Affairs and Social Protection, Willie O’Dea TD has said that while Budget 2018 is far from perfect and contains only modest gains for those on low and fixed incomes, Fianna Fáil has, through its influence and determination to create a fairer Ireland, ensured that it is at least a step […]

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Social Protection Willie O’Dea TD says the ongoing reorganisation of the Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS) and the Citizens Information Service (CIS) underscores Minister Doherty’s complete disregard for the staff and volunteers who have voiced serious concerns about the restructuring process. Deputy O’Dea said, “At this juncture the situation is […]

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Social Protection Willie O’Dea TD has said that Minister Doherty cannot continue to bury her head in the sand and ignore the clear opposition to the proposed restructuring of the Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS) and the Citizens Information Service (CIS). “The restructuring process has already caused a great deal […]

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Social Protection Willie O’Dea TD says there should be a commitment in Budget 2018 to increase funding to Community Services Programmes should the minimum wage be increased as recommended by the Low Pay Commission. Deputy O’Dea said, “Community Services Programmes (CSP) cater to the local, social, economic and environmental needs of […]