Statement | Donnelly welcomes EU treaty referendum
The decision to hold a referendum on the EU fiscal treaty has been welcomed by the Independent TD for Wicklow and East Carlow, Stephen Donnelly. “The decision to go to Continue Reading →
Category: Finance
Video | Stephen confronts the Government on VAT and the budget
Stephen challenges Minister Brian Hayes on the regressive nature of Budget 2012 and on the 2% rise in the VAT rate at the Finance Committee, during debate on the Finance Continue Reading →
Statement | Incompetent Budget hits vulnerable in Fassaroe
The Independent TD for Wicklow and East Carlow, Stephen Donnelly, has accused the Government of “incompetence” and “cowardice” in this week’s Finance Bill and the budget, for inflicting over €4,500 Continue Reading →
Video & text | The Finance Bill: incompetent and cowardly
The Budget 2012 and Finance Bill were “technically unsound and incompetent” Stephen Donnelly TD said today during his speech on the Finance Bill. He said they had “inadequate parliamentary oversight” Continue Reading →
Parliamentary question | Govt sought to ensure EU Fiscal Compact would not need referendum
In response to a question by Stephen, Eamon Gilmore confirmed that Ireland had sought to alter the EU fiscal compact treaty in order that it wouldn’t automatically require a referendum. Continue Reading →
Article | Europe’s approach to this crisis is evidence of borderline insanity
Persisting with policies that have already failed will prevent Ireland’s recovery, writes Independent TD Stephen Donnelly, in the Sunday Independent of February 5, 2012. Psychopathy. “Characterised by a pervasive pattern Continue Reading →