Investment in childcare must be top priority for Govt - Troy Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Children Robert Troy has called on the Government to prioritise investment in childcare in the upcoming budget. Deputy Troy made the comments following the publication of a report by Chambers Ireland which shows how the exorbitant cost of childcare is preventing mothers from returning to the workplace. “The report issued by Chambers Ireland confirms what we have been highlighting over the last number of years. It’s clear that the cost of childcare is far too excessive and is a huge...

- Modular homes identified as possible short term solution to growing crisis - Fianna Fáil TD for Longford - Westmeath Robert Troy has called on the Government to give serious consideration towards the idea of using modular homes as a short term measure to tackle the escalating housing crisis. Deputy Troy made the comments after inspecting a number of modular homes on display by organisations seeking to tackle the housing crisis. Skyclad, a local Westmeath enterprise based in Milltownpass, was one of the organisations taking part in the display. “This week I had the opportunity to...