Michael Fitzmaurice
IrelandpoliticianMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Michael Fitzmaurice is an Irish politician known for his work as a Teachta Dála (TD) representing the Roscommon-Galway constituency. He has been an outspoken advocate for various issues affecting public servants, recently bringing attention to the topic of career breaks within the civil service, highlighting disparities in treatment and employment conditions.
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Independent Ireland TD Michael Fitzmaurice said he acknowledged that the Government could not protect everyone totally from the impact of higher commodity prices being driven by the war in Iran.
Budget 2027 will not be able to address ‘all of the challenges’ facing Ireland, Minister says – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-09-27
Independent Ireland TD Michael Fitzmaurice introduced a motion regarding fuel support for farmers.
Dáil fuel row as Aontú highlights 89-year-old woman’s €860 home heating bill – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-09-23
Michael Fitzmaurice praises those working in agriculture as 'the salt of the earth'.
Urbanite David McCullagh’s baptism of fire at the National Ploughing Championships – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-09-18
Independent Ireland TD Michael Fitzmaurice has about 75 acres of land.
who are the largest landowners in Leinster House? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-09-15
Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice expressed concern at the 'whole immigration process'.
‘Urgent’ review ordered into case of girl in State care allegedly sexually assaulted in Saggart – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-21
Michael Fitzmaurice was missing during the announcement of Independent Ireland's support for Maria Steen.
Maria Steen, opponent of marriage equality and abortion, championed as a symbol of choice – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-24
Michael Fitzmaurice is a TD who suggested cutting down trees growing within 30 metres of any road, power or communication line.
‘I felt I could talk to it, like going to a good therapist’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-04
Michael Fitzmaurice responded to the career-break figures by stating that people are treated differently in the public service.
Enough of the begrudgery about remote working and career breaks for public servants – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-17