16 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Finance, Michael McGrath (based in Carrigaline) has said that the insurance premiums being applied to business, home, public and motor insurance customers are now unsustainable and sustained government action is required to tackle the problem. Deputy McGrath was commenting as he launched his... Read More
13 May 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie No one likes paying for insurance, but here in Ireland it is mandatory for motorists to have a privately purchased car insurance policy. New figures show a dramatic surge in the number of consumers who had to avail of the Insurance Ireland ‘Declined Cases’ facility having failed to secure... Read More
13 May 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Sport, Kevin O’Keeffe has welcomed introduction of the Sale of Tickets (Sporting and Cultural Events) Bill 2017 but pointed out that it requires significant amendments to make it fit for purpose. “While there is merit in the proposal, the bill as currently presented includes... Read More
12 May 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie New website, newsletter and monthly forum announced Bandon Deputy, Margaret Murphy O’Mahony has said that the new proposals from the OPW to improve communications with the local community during the flood relief scheme in the town will be welcomed by local businesses and residents. Deputy Murphy O’Mahony commented... Read More
10 May 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Choice Based Letting Scheme will flounder without new social houses – says TD Things were better for Cork Councils under my Fianna Fail Party – indicates TD Cork North West TD, Aindrias Moynihan (Fianna Fail) has said that Cork’s Social Housing Crisis will continue to deteriorate unless Minister... Read More
7 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil Leader Micheál Martin TD has congratulated Emmanuel Macron on his election as President of the French Republic today, and said he is looking forward to working with him in the future on issues of mutual concern to both Ireland and France. “President-Elect Macron’s victory is... Read More
4 May 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork East TD, Kevin O’Keeffe (Fianna Fail) has said that he is “deeply disappointed” at the “apparent hands off approach” by the Minister for Enterprise, Jobs and Innovation to the Fermoy Business and Technology Park which has lain idle for over 15 years. Deputy O’Keeffe was commenting following... Read More
4 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Three years on from the collapse of Setanta Insurance, over 1,600 claimants are still left hanging in limbo, according to Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Finance Michael McGrath. Figures released to Deputy Michael McGrath, through a parliamentary question, reveal that, as at 31 March 2017, 1,649 claims, at... Read More
4 May 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie PTSB Appeals process underlines need for strong watchdog role Rigorous independent oversight of the handling by banks of the tracker mortgage scandal is essential, according to Fianna Fáil’s Finance Spokesperson, Michael McGrath. Deputy McGrath was commenting following receipt of a parliamentary reply confirming that one of the appeals... Read More
27 April 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Call for public to let Government know their views on Capital Plan Review Cork North West TD, Aindrias Moynihan (Fianna Fail) has said that those suggesting that the M20 motorway project between Cork and Limerick should be replaced by a spur linking Limerick to the Cork-Dublin motorway don’t... Read More
25 April 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie 2016 new homes built: 2,076 units or 14,932? Fianna Fáil Finance Spokesperson Michael McGrath has said it is time for the statistics on the completion of new housing units to be independently verified in order that policy making can be based on accurate and reliable data. Deputy... Read More
24 April 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Staff shortage crisis needs to be rectified by the HSE Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Health, Billy Kelleher has said that Minister Harris needs to come up a detailed, realistic plan to recruit the staff the Irish health service needs to function at full capacity. Deputy Kelleher was commenting... Read More
