Cllr. Joe Crowley RIP
As most of you will already know, my dear and long-time friend Joe Crowley died tragically while canvassing for me on Monday. When I heard the news that Joe had collapsed and died, I don’t think I have ever been as shocked in all my
My Election Diary
It is amazing how many racing analogies pop up when people start talking about elections. The moment the election is finally called is usually greeted with a media cry of “they’re off”, while the commentary of the election contest itself will be filled with phrases
New Figures show almost no flexibility re Rental cap in Limerick despite Gov promises – O’Dea
Only 7 applicants shown flexibility in all of 2015 in Limerick According to new figures obtained by Willie O’Dea TD from the Department of Social Protection, there were only 7 cases in Limerick where flexibility has been shown throughout all of 2015 regarding the rental cap compared to 235
Increased rent supplement, pension reform and putting decency at heart of social welfare system – O’Dea details FF priorities
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Social Protection and Social Equality Willie O’Dea has outlined the party’s priorities over a five-year term including reforms to social welfare and pensions system. Deputy O’Dea said Fianna Fáil is committed to new measures which will reform and enhance the social
Shadow of the axe hangs over TDs
Politicians are fearing the worst, and rightly so, writes Willie O’Dea Some while back I observed that you can identify the TDs who have decided not to contest the next election by the Zen-like serenity they exude as they walk around Leinster House. That is
Home help cut a bitter betrayal of older people in Limerick – home help hours cut by over 25% in 5 years
The cuts to home help hours for older people in Limerick are nothing short of disgraceful and are another example of the Government’s failure to keep the promises it made in order to get itself elected. Fine Gael and Labour committed to increasing home help