Seamus McGrath
Seamus McGrath is a prominent Irish politician and a member of Fianna Fáil, representing Cork South Central as a Teachta Dála (TD). He has been actively involved in addressing housing issues within the government, advocating for reasonable salaries for public positions and emphasizing the need for effective strategies to combat the housing crisis. Recently, he commented on the excessive salary proposal for the head of the housing activation office, asserting that it would not be 'anywhere near' the €430,000 initially suggested.
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Fianna Fáil TD Séamus McGrath said he planned to raise the cost of keeping the ship with Harris.
Seized drug-smuggling ship MV Matthew sold for one dollar – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-07-18
Fianna Fáil TD Séamus McGrath said he planned to raise the cost of keeping the ship with Harris.
MV Matthew to depart Cork having cost State €16m in berthing, crew and maintenance fees – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-17
Seamus McGrath expressed his key asks for the budget, including a personal tax package and a stamp duty waiver.
TDs lobby for budget tax package and increase on Help-to-Buy ceiling – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-09
Seamus McGrath is a TD who expressed support for Micheál Martin.
Is Micheál Martin’s Fianna Fáil leadership at risk? We asked the party’s TDs – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-20
Séamus McGrath said on Wednesday morning Mr Martin’s leadership of the party was secure.
Micheál Martin says he takes ‘full responsibility’ for ill-fated Jim Gavin presidential campaign – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-17
In response to questions from Fianna Fáil TD Seamus McGrath, Mr Conlon said: 'No Department sought funding for it in the recent NDP discussions' and this 'remains a fundamental issue'.
Children’s science museum project described as ‘absolute shambles’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-27
Seamus McGrath has been more loosely associated with the group questioning Martin’s leadership.
Uneasy pause in Fianna Fáil as restive camp takes stock – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-15
Séamus McGrath was mentioned as part of the group on the list.
Fianna Fáil TDs unhappy at being named on ‘naughty list’ for questioning party leadership – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-06
Seamus McGrath criticized Jim Gavin’s selection as the presidential candidate.
This presidential election could be about to get even weirder – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-10
Seamus McGrath expressed feeling let down by the party hierarchy.
Everyone is knocking great enjoyment out of the Fianna Fáil drama which overshadowed budget day – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-08
Fianna Fáil TD Séamus McGrath criticized the amount paid out in legal fees related to the dispute involving the former chief executive.
Cost of former CEO employment dispute at Children’s Health Ireland exceeds €160,000 – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-24
Seamus McGrath is the housing spokesman for Fianna Fáil.
Cormac Ó hEadhra is a smart guy but he asks some pretty dumb questions – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-20
Seamus McGrath is a Fianna Fáil TD who commented on the excessive salary for the new housing tsar role.
‘Thousands’ of new homes delayed due to electricity access – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-05
Seamus McGrath, the housing spokesman for Fianna Fáil, criticized the proposed salary for the head of the housing activation office as excessive.
Fianna Fáil says salary for head of housing activation office will not be ‘anywhere near’ €430,000 – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-04
