'We all know of the absolute importance of having early interventions to support a person with a particular health need but unfortunately this is not happening'

'As someone from an ethnic background he will appeal to aspirational Britain, people who would like to see their children and grandchildren actually have a stake in the country'

The Fianna Fáil TD believe their personnel daily ration allowance, which is currently €4.20, should be raised.

'Mr McSharry is passionate about his political role, always speaks his mind and has never engaged in anything but constructive criticism'

Mr Ahern resigned from the party ten years ago, in the wake of the Mahon Tribunal.

There had been reports that some backbench Fianna Fail TDs wouldn't support Micheal Martin taking the role of Tanaiste under Leo Varadkar.