At the Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis last weekend which took place in the RDS, I spoke about the serious issue of high rates charged to variable rate mortgage holders in Ireland today. Customers with standard variable rate mortgages are paying well above the odds compared to identical products across the eurozone. Families Continue Reading →
James Lawless is a long serving active member of the Fianna Fáil party and will be contesting the Committee of Twenty elections at this year’s Ard-Fheis. James has been active politically since university when he was involved in students union campaigns. James is a former Chair of Wexford Ógra Fianna Fáil and Continue Reading →
My proposing speech on public transport motion: That this Ard-Fheis commits to the comprehensive provision of public transport, both rural and urban, as an efficient environmental alternative to private transport, and further calls on the Government to increase the level of public transport service provision so that it becomes the Continue Reading →
My proposing speech on local democracy motion: That this Ard-Fheis calls for the implementation of measures that would provide for greater participation in local democracy. (Sallins Cumann, Kildare North) Opening Minister, Teachta Daila, Senators, A delgaidi, etc etc, It is a great honour to address this Ard Fheis. Intro In Continue Reading →
That this Ard-Fheis recognises the need for careful planning of residential areas, with provision made in high-density housing areas to ensure adequate parking facilities, sound-proofing, privacy and protection from anti-social behaviour. (Sallins Cumann, Kildare North) Opening Minister, Teachta Daila, Senators, A delgaidi, etc etc, Intro Modern society sees concentration of Continue Reading →