Press Releases

The news that there was a 59% increase in the number of patients waiting on trolleys at UCHG in the month of June in comparison to June 2014 is a…

The news over the weekend that retired politicians and others who are in receipt of pensions in excess of 100,000 Euro per year are to receive pension top ups over…

In the aftermath of the referendum in Greece on Sunday it is time that the EU sat up and took notice of the democratic decision by the Greek people to…

I recently asked Jan O’Sullivan TD, Minister for Education and Skills if she would consider reducing the numbers needed for the appointment of teachers in two, three and four teacher…

I recently asked Minister for Education and Skills, Jan O’Sullivan, in view of the impact of the Government’s decision in December 2011 to change the ex-quota status of the role…

Last week we heard the Taoiseach Enda Kenny claim in a major speech that Ireland did not increase taxes during the recession. I wonder what country he has been living…

Yesterday Senator Fergal Quinn was appointed the parliamentary chairman of the new Independent Alliance and I want to welcome that news. Fergal Quinn will not be standing for office at…

The news this week that motor insurance policies are set to go up by as much as 20% is more bad news for young people in rural Ireland and a…

Credit Unions should be given far more scope to develop their services in rural Ireland following the withdrawl of the banks from many areas and the drop in the level…

Once again it is necessary to highlight the deplorable state of the health services being offered to the people of the country and especially to the people of the midlands…