Press Releases
Dáil candidate: Louth - Arthur Morgan TD
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January 7, 2009
Ó Snodaigh sends condolences to Tony Gregory’s family and friends
With hundreds of other Dubliners Sinn Féin TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh this morning attended the funeral of Tony Gregory along with party colleagues Gerry Adams MP MLA, Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD, Mary Lou McDonald MEP and Councillor Christy Burke. View more
January 6, 2009
Morgan calls for Job Creation Fund to implement public infrastructure programme
Sinn Féin Finance Spokesperson Arthur Morgan TD has described the €12.7billion exchequer deficit as one of the most serious challenges the state has ever faced but went on to stress that lower paid workers should not be expected to take a pay cut while the wealthier in society avoid paying their fair share. Deputy Morgan called for a job creation fund to initiate and implement labour intensive public infrastructure programmes in school buildings and hospitals. View more
January 6, 2009
Tara Mines management must lift protective notice and re-engage with unions – Morgan
Sinn Féin Workers’ Rights Spokesperson Arthur Morgan TD has called on management at Tara Mines to lift the protective notice imposed on their workers and to recommence negotiations with union officials. Deputy Morgan accused management at the company of using the current economic downturn as an excuse to implement lay-offs and pay cuts. View more
January 5, 2009
Dáil must be reconvened to develop economic strategy – Morgan
Sinn Féin Finance Spokesperson Arthur Morgan TD, speaking in response to the publication of exchequer figures for 2008 today, which showed an €8.1 billion tax shortfall, has called for the Dáil to be convened at the earliest possible opportunity to develop a comprehensive strategy to bring us out of the current downturn. View more
January 5, 2009
Irish job losses in Waterford Wedgwood unnecessary
Sinn Féin’s Enterprise Spokesperson Arthur Morgan TD this afternoon described the threatened job losses in Waterford Wedgwood Irish operations as ‘potentially unnecessary’. The Louth TD was responding to today’s appointment of a receiver to the company. View more
December 26, 2008
Call for CAB to investigate Anglo Irish Bank
Sinn Féin Finance Spokesperson Arthur Morgan TD has called for the Criminal Assets Bureau and the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement to investigate the banking practices of Anglo Irish Bank and the circumstances surrounding the resignations of Seán Fitzpatrick and David Drumm. View more
December 24, 2008
Minister Ryan must produce detail of plans to replace top bankers - Morgan
Sinn Féin Finance Spokesperson Arthur Morgan TD, responding to comments from Green Party Minister Eamon Ryan on the replacement of personnel at the top of Irish banks in the New Year, said we have heard empty noises on this issue before from the Green Party and called for more detail from the Government. View more
December 22, 2008
Government recapitalisation plan short changes Irish tax-payer - Morgan
Sinn Féin Finance Spokesperson Arthur Morgan TD has said the Government’s plan to recapitalise three of Ireland’s main banks short changes the Irish tax-payers. Deputy Morgan said it is clear that the Government has no intention of holding anyone to account for the current financial crisis and that the banks are still calling the shots. View more
December 18, 2008
Morgan – Government recapitalising plan will reward rich investors at the expense of the economy
Sinn Féin Economy spokesperson Arthur Morgan TD speaking during the Dáil debate on recapitalising the banks said: “If the Government proceeds with the inclusion of private equity investors, they will have used the Irish tax payers guarantee to subsidise a tiny number of investors in making quick profits at the expense of our economy.” View more
December 18, 2008
Government Economic Renewal Plan short on substance – Morgan
Sinn Féin Finance Spokesperson Arthur Morgan TD has described the Government’s Economic Renewal Plan, announced today, as a collection of rehashed policies with some new economic aspirations but very little substance. He said the plan certainly does not reflect what is required to stabilise and re-energise the economy. View more
