Secondary school students react to Varadkar/Martin debate
Transition Year students from secondary schools in Sligo and Leitrim have been giving their reaction to last night’s TV debate between the Fine Gael and Fianna Fail leaders. Offering their views are Emma O’Loughlin and…
Candidates blame each others’ parties over health
Candidates across the North West are hitting out at each others’ parties over the crisis in the health service. Sinn Fein TD and Leitrim-based general election based candidate, Martin Kenny have criticised Fianna Fail and…
SPBP and Labour clash over pension proposals
A Sligo/Leitrim general election candidate is claiming old-age pensioners have been ‘shafted’ because of proposals to raise the pension age. It’s as reports emerge that some senior politicians can retire from politics at 50 on…
Perry: New government must address Defence Forces pay, conditions
A Independent general election candidate says the new government will have to urgently address the issue of pay and allowances for members of the Defence Forces. Sligo/Leitrim, South Donegal, North Roscommon candidate John Perry says…
Donegal General Election Candidate to run in Dublin
General election candidate Peter Casey says he will represent Donegal IF elected to the 33rd Dail. The businessman is running for a seat in Donegal AND he’s also contesting Dublin West, the same constituency as…
Election candidates reminded to be mindful of posters
An appeal is being made to workers for election candidates to be mindful of road safety when putting up posters. A particular concern is visibility being blocked or hindered by posters. It follows a warning…
No disability access to 16 polling stations in Donegal
A Donegal general election candidate is calling for all polling stations to be accessible to people with disabilities. Independent Thomas Pringle says inaccessible polling stations are a barrier for people with disabilities who want to…