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Government Incoherence on Vatican Strategy Damaging – Ó Fearghaíl

Fianna Fáil Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Seán Ó Fearghaíl TD has criticised what he describes as a completely incoherent approach to Ireland’s diplomatic relationship with the Vatican. The Fianna Fáil Whip’s intervention comes as Minister Lucinda Creighton prepares to contradict her own Department’s position. Read More

Minimum 10 year jail term for ‘tiger kidnapping’ thugs under FF bill – Ó Fearghaíl

Criminal gangs convicted for so-called tiger kidnappings would be jailed for a minimum of 10 years under new legislation from Fianna Fáil, published by Party Whip Seán Ó Fearghaíl. The Criminal Justice (Aggravated False Imprisonment) Bill 2012 has been drafted by Deputy Ó Fearghaíl in response to the callous crimes which target the family members of people working in the financial sector. Read More

Fianna Fáil condemns Derry explosions as actions of a desperate minority – Ó Fearghaíl

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs Seán Ó Fearghaíl has said: “The explosions last night in Derry which caused unnecessary fear and could have caused serious injuries were desperate actions carried out by people intent on destroying peace and reconciliation.” Read More

Ó Fearghaíl highlights Certificate of Irish Heritage initiative and urges applications

Fianna Fáil Foreign Affairs Spokesman Seán Ó Fearghaíl has urged Irish citizens in countries across to the world to examine the option of applying for a Certificate of Irish Heritage. www.heritagecertificate.ie is now live and applications will be accepted from tomorrow (September 30th). Read More

Fianna Fáil sets out priorities for new Dáil term – Ó Fearghaíl

Fianna Fáil Whip Seán Ó Fearghaíl has outlined the party’s position for the new Dáil term following the recess. Read More

Warning from USI to students modifying passports must be heeded – Ó Fearghaíl

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs Seán Ó Fearghaíl TD has welcomed the warning issued by the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) on the emerging problem of passports being modified by students travelling in America on J1 working visas or travel visas. Read More

Irish Government can lead efforts to tackle Somalian crisis– Ó Fearghaíl

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs and Trade Seán Ó Fearghaíl has called on the Government to take the lead in pushing for a strong and united approach from Europe to address the crisis in Somalia. Speaking at the Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade this week, Deputy Ó Fearghaíl set out a number of measures that could be adopted immediately to help address the emergency situation in the Horn of Africa. Read More

Tánaiste should urge convening of emergency summit on Somalia - Ó Fearghaíl

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs Seán Ó Fearghaíl TD has called on the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Eamon Gilmore TD to urge the EU Foreign Policy Representative Catherine Ashton to convene an emergency meeting of EU Foreign Ministers on the famine that has hit southern Somalia. Read More

Ó Fearghaíl welcomes increased aid for the Horn of Africa

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs Seán Ó Fearghaíl TD has welcomed the Government’s decision to provide €1m in emergency assistance for the Horn of Africa. Read More

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