Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael in blame game over vulture fund housing controversy
The Government has faced strong criticism both inside and outside the Dáil for allowing foreign investors to continue to buy up large numbers of family homes
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael have blamed each other for the current housing controversy which has seen thousands of homes end up in the hands of vulture funds. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins
Wed, 05 May, 2021 - 22:40
Elaine Loughlin and Aoife Moore
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael have blamed each other for the current housing controversy which has seen thousands of homes end up in the hands of vulture funds.
Fine Gael criticised for insulting €50 voiceover fee
Job adverts said they needed both a male and female voice with an Irish-country accent for a quick voiceover
One of the adverts said applicants must have your own equipment etc. only those with voice reels need apply. Serious applications only .
Tue, 09 Mar, 2021 - 14:19
Aoife Moore, Political Correspondent
Fine Gael has been criticised after offering voiceover artists €50 for internal communications work.
A Fine Gael content officer posted a series of requests on Facebook groups aimed at those who work in Irish film, TV and radio.
The job adverts said they needed both a male and female voice with an Irish-country accent for a quick voiceover.
Daniel McConnell: Is Leo losing his mojo?
Several Fine Gael TDs and senators believe that, after two successive defeats in general elections, disappointing poll numbers, and the leaked document saga, Leo Varadkar’s standing is diminished
Leo Varadkar. Losing his mojo? File picture: Julian Behal Photography
Sat, 13 Feb, 2021 - 21:01
Last Wednesday week, Fine Gael held its normal weekly parliamentary party meeting via Zoom, as it has been doing throughout the pandemic.
As per usual, party leader Leo Varadkar gave an overview from his perspective as to current issues dominating the political agenda. After speaking for 30 minutes, Mr Varadkar shared his slot with his deputy leader Simon Coveney who, according to sources, “droned on” about Brexit for almost half an hour.