Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Social Protection Willie O’Dea TD says the new Minister for Social Protection must legislate to protect the self-employed as one of his first priorities. Commenting on the issue Deputy O’Dea said, “I and the Fianna Fáil party have long been vocal on the need to amend the treatment of the self-employed. […]
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Social Protection Willie O’Dea TD has commented on the latest UNICEF report, published today, saying it underscores the need to address the issues of child poverty and deprivation in Ireland. Commenting on the report, Deputy O’Dea said: “While Ireland ranks 7th out of 41 countries across all dimensions of inequality measured […]
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Social Protection Willie O’Dea has said that the Report Card published today by the Children’s Rights Alliance demonstrates that addressing child poverty needs to be a priority for the incoming Government. Commenting on the issue Deputy O’Dea stated: “The Report gives the outgoing Government an E- (E minus) in relation to […]
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Social Protection Willie O’Dea has said that fairness must be the hallmark of the next Government. Deputy O’Dea said, “The incoming Government is facing considerable challenges and it is evident that large sections of society have not felt any recovery and are struggling on a daily basis to make ends meet. […]
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Social Protection Willie O’Dea today launched the party’s document on older people. Entitled ‘Empowering Older People’ the document outlines a range of measures that will improve income adequacy and living standards for older people. Mr. O’Dea commented, “Fianna Fáil is committed to an Independent Living Contract for older people. This contains […]
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Social Protection Willie O’Dea said Sinn Féin’s Manifesto will do little to improve the incomes of older people. Commenting on the issue Deputy O’Dea said: “Sinn Féin has made no commitment in its Manifesto to increasing the State Pension. It would appear from my calculations that their proposals in relation to […]
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