Kenny describes protests at politicians homes as ‘completely inappropriate’
A Sinn Fein TD says people protesting outside of politicians home is ‘completely inappropriate’. Sinn Fein Deputy, Martin Kenny is making the comments following Gardaí having to be called to the home of Tanasite, Leo Varadkar recently due to a group of protestors. In one video posted online,…
Tánaiste expects funding issues at Sligo Airport will be resolved
Tánaiste Leo Varadkar says it’s anticipated the funding issues surrounding Sligo Airport will be ‘resolved shortly’. Independent Sligo/Leitrim TD, Marian Harkin raised the issue in the Dáil yesterday evening where she said the busiest coast guard in the country is operated out of Sligo yet it has not received…
Indoor dining to resume on July 26th
The hospitality sector in the north west could be in line for a significant increase in business inside the next few days. It’s being widely speculated this morning that more than 2 million people who’re fully vaccinated will be able to dine indoors as early as next week. …
Latest Covid-19 figures for North West
The Department of Health have confirmed that there were 15 additional cases of Covid-19 in Donegal in their latest set of figures. 7 new cases were reported in Sligo and fewer than 5 in Leitrim. The figures were among 575 new cases nationally 45 extra Covid-19 deaths were…
Pringle stands by his decision to back no confidence motion in Tánaiste
A Donegal TD says the staging of the motion of no confidence in the Tánaiste last night was necessary to highlight the way Leo Varadkar and Fine Gael conduct their business. TD’s backed a government motion rejecting the Sinn Féin challenge to his position by 92 votes to 65.…
Doherty unhappy with Independents’ support for Varadkar
A Donegal TD has criticised Independent TDs for supporting Leo Varadkar in last night’s motion of no confidence which took place in the Dáil. The Sinn Fein Spokesperson on finance, Donegal TD Pearse Doherty, says the decision taken by 9 independents to support the Tánaiste is one that they can…
Varadkar’s day of reckoning
A Donegal TD has reiterated his calls for the Tánaiste to be brought to account over his role in leaking the contents of an IMO contract document to a rival union. The Tánaiste is expected to survive a motion of no confidence on the issue in the Dáil this…