Taoiseach in Donegal to visit Mica homeowners
The Taoiseach Micheal Martin paid a flying visit to the County of Donegal yesterday to meet with Mica affected homeowners. The Fianna Fáil leader along with Agriculture Minister and local TD Charlie McConalogue visited families in Raphoe where homes are affected by defective blocks. They also held with…
Taoiseach called to reimburse Sligo Airport for safety works
A Sligo Leitrim TD has called again on the Taoiseach to ensure that an urgent payment is made to Sligo Airport Company in relation monies already spent on necessary safety works which were required by the Irish Aviation Authority. Speaking in the Dáil yesterday, Deputy Harkin emphasised the urgent…
International Travel could return in July
The government is examining the return of international travel in July as part of the EU green pass system. While no firm dates have been set the measure will be considered next month if the wider easing of restrictions goes well. A pilot programme for large sporting events…
Country will re-open by data not dates
The Taoiseach has said the re-opening of the country will be led by data, not dates. It comes as the government roadmap for re-opening contains no promises beyond the 12th of April. Level 5 restrictions have been extended until at least April 5th with a review before Easter. Schools will…
Proposed US trip is damaging Fianna Fáil
A Sligo Fianna Fáil Councillor says the growing controversy that is surrounding the possible St Patricks day visit of the Taoiseach Michael Martin to the White House is damaging for the Party. Ballymote Tubbercurry Fianna Fail Councillor Paul Taylor has expressed his concern with the situation adding that…
Covid restrictions will continue until after Easter
The Taoiseach says people should expect tight Covid 19 restrictions to continue until at least early April. Micheál Martin says some classrooms and construction will reopen over the next few weeks. But he’s warning case numbers are still too high for the majority of restrictions to ease. …
Taoiseach to address historic Irish Farmers Association’s AGM
The Taoiseach will come pressure to make a financial commitment when he addresses the Irish Farmers Association’s AGM today. The 66th annual event is being held remotely for the first time, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The main topic will be the new Common Agricultural Policy budget, which EU member…