Michael Fitzmaurice

Michael Fitzmaurice TD has again said that if Garda Commissioner Noirín O’Sullivan resigns the next Commissioner to be appointed should be from outside the country. Speaking on the latest whistle-blower bombshell Michael Fitzmaurice said “We have a further serious situation with regard to the treatment of the so called Garda whistle blowers today. And allegations

Michael Fitzmaurice TD says that the latest report from the Comptroller and Auditor General shows once again that public money is being wasted across many departments. Deputy Fitzmaurice said “The news that the Public Services Card is to cost €60 Million instead of the budgeted €30 million is a case in point. The Government jet

Michael Fitzmaurice TD says that the latest delay in the provision of Rural Broadband is “totally unacceptable” and has called on the Government to expedite the process. Deputy Fitzmaurice says “The news this week that there is to be another delay in the provision of broadband is another serious blow to rural Ireland and a

Michael Fitzmaurice TD has said that former President Mary Robinson must be “living in cloud cuckoo land” following her comments proposing a reduction in meat consumption helping to reduce carbon emissions. Speaking earlier Fitzmaurice TD said “I read with incredulity today the comments of former President Mary Robinson, in the national media, when she proposes

Michael Fitzmaurice TD has called on the Government must improve the infrastructure of the West of Ireland in order to create a “level the playing field” and help aid job creation. Deputy Fitzmaurice said “The latest employment figures from the IDA shows clearly that the West of Ireland and other rural areas are falling further

Michael Fitzmaurice TD has called for the Government to provide “a substantial increase in funding” to Local Authorities for the repair of rural Roads. The Independent Deputy said “With the budget approaching, additional funding for the repair and maintenance of the rural road network should be at or near the top of the Government spending