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Tipperary TD criticises 'Government's inactivity in addressing the worsening housing crisis'

The Rural Independent Group of TDs will move a motion in the Dáil this morning to address Ireland's housing crisis and the deficiencies in the planning system, particularly in rural areas. The motion calls for immediate action from the Government to ...

10 May 2023 at 09:31

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Shortage of GPs represents mounting health crisis, says Tipperary TD

The Rural Independent Group of TDs introduced a Dáil Motion last Wednesday urging immediate action to address “the critical shortages in General Practioners (GPs) across rural Ireland,” a crisis that they say has escalated over the past four years. ...

24 Feb 2024 at 21:00

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'Immigration is spiraling out of control,' says Tipperary leader of Dáil's Rural Independent Group

The Rural Independent Group of TDs are calling for an immediate Dáil debate and comprehensive reform of the Government's immigration policies, in response to a 32% surge in asylum seekers (non-Ukrainian) this year. The group says the increasing ...

20 Nov 2023 at 21:30

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Tipperary TD demands comprehensive inquiry into Covid response

The Government’s decision to conduct an Independent Pandemic Evaluation in the wake of Covid is a step in the right direction but it falls short of the comprehensive, accountable inquiry that the Irish people deserve, according to the leader ...

12 Feb 2024 at 16:30

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Taoiseach's resignation shows that coalition 'lacks the vitality required to effectively lead,' says Tipperary TD

The unexpected announcement of Taoiseach Leo Varadkar's resignation, following the government's significant defeats in recent referenda, underscores the waning stability of the current coalition, say the Rural Independent Group of TDs. "It ...

20 Mar 2024 at 19:01

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First of many fuel hikes will 'crush wallets', says Tipperary TD

Addressing the impending price hikes in fuel at Leinster House today, Tipperary Deputy Mattie McGrath, leader of the Rural Independent Group, stated “This Thursday's increase is just the beginning, as further hikes are scheduled for ...

30 May 2023 at 20:30

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Tipperary TD leads revolt of rural Independent deputies over plans to give Gardaí new Covid-19 enforcement powers

The Rural Independents Group in the Dáil, led by Tipperary TD Mattie McGrath, has today accused the Government of trying to rush through sweeping new Covid-19 enforcement powers for the Gardaí. The proposed measures are contained ...

02 Sept 2020 at 14:54

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Tipperary TD is member of Rural Independent Group that says it’s willing to enter government formation talks with main parties

Tipperary Independent TD Mattie McGrath has confirmed that the newly configured membership of the Rural Independent Group is ready and willing to enter government formation discussions with all of the main political parties. ...

13 Feb 2020 at 11:03

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