politcal news from Cork, Ireland
Michael Moynihan
FIANNA Fáil Agriculture Spokesperson Michael Moynihan has hit out the Government’s lack of support for farmers who are under severe pressure due the unseasonably wet weather.
Deputy Moynihan has described the response from the Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney as ‘shamefully inadequate’.
John Buttimer
LORD Mayor of Cork, Cllr John Buttimer, has welcomed the emergency response by Cork City Council to last night’s severe localised flooding. The Lord Mayor also called for the development of a clear communication strategy to ensure that critical information reaches those affected in a timely manner.
“I am pleased that the Flood Emergency Response Plan which was activated at 3:30am this morning was effective and ensured that there was a planned and coordinated response to the damage caused by the sudden flooding arising from torrential rain in Cork. [Read more...]
At the outset of my contribution, for a moment, I want to honour the memory of my predecessor as Fianna Fáil Finance Spokesperson and the man who delivered the last budget in this House as Minister for Finance one year ago tomorrow, the late Brian Lenihan. I am sure we can all agree on one thing today – Brian’s patriotism and courage in the face of the greatest possible adversity remains an inspiration to all of us as we confront together the country’s enormous difficulties.
Today is not about the Government versus the opposition. All of us sitting here today have the privilege of being elected members of Dáil Éireann and it is our duty to put the Irish people ahead of any narrow party political interests. I have no doubt we share the same fundamental objectives for this country – to bring about economic recovery, to improve the quality of life for our citizens and to give them hope during this dark economic period. I believe it is our common purpose to make this country the best it can possibly be.
FIANNA Fáil Finance Spokesperson Michael McGrath says the latest quarterly mortgage arrears statistics released by the Central Bank this morning underline the need for an urgent and decisive Government response to the growing mortgage arrears crisis.
Deputy McGrath said, “The figures released today by the Central Bank show that, at the end of September 2011, 62,970 or 8.1% of residential mortgages were in arrears of 90 days or more.
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