Leitrim Councillor says Fianna Fáil will benefit from a change of leader
A Leitrim Councillor has become the latest member of the Fianna Fail party to call for a change of leadership. Councillor Mary Bohan made the calls this morning which echoed claims from many Fianna Fail back benchers that are concerned how the party is perceived in government during the…
McConalogue backs Martin to continue as party leader
A Donegal TD has leapt to the defence of the Taoiseach and backed him to lead Fianna Fail into the next general election. Michael Martin will step down from his role as Taoiseach at the end of the year and some backbench Fianna Fáil TDs have called for him…
Donegal TD reiterates calls for public inquiry into disability services in Donegal
The Taoiseach has been further pressed for a full public inquiry into disability services in Donegal. A recent report claims that at least 40 intellectually-disabled residents of a Stranorlar care centre were subjected to ongoing sexual assaults by more than ten perpetrators. The assaults are alleged to have…
Taoiseach wants Mica Redress scheme with honesty and transparency to commence
The Taoiseach says it’s time to move forward with the final Mica Redress Scheme. The scheme, approved this week by Cabinet will cost around 2-point-7 billion euro. It is anticipated that homes in Sligo will be added to the plan in time once an assessment process has been…
TD urges Taoiseach to make sure that there is respect for life in society
The Taoiseach has been asked to outline how Ireland intends to respond the increasing number of serious and violent attacks that are taking place throughout the country. The issued was raised in the Dáil by the leader of the Aontu Party, Peadar Tobin. Deputy Tobin referenced among others…
Donegal TD accuses the government of not being fully briefed in relation to mica redress legislation
The Taoiseach is warning that committing to pre-legislative scrutiny of the upcoming enhanced Mica Redress Scheme will delay the roll out significantly. The call to scrutinise the legislation was made in the Dáil by Independent TD for Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle. Deputy Pringle also accused some Government Ministers…
Local TD says ‘an emergency situation’ now exists at Sligo University Hospital
A Sligo Leitrim TD has described the situation at Sligo University Hospital as an emergency and is calling for urgent Government intervention. Yesterday, there were 50 people waiting for a bed at the facility and comes as the second day of the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisations Annual Delegate…