Drug problem in every village & town in the country – Feighan
A Sligo Leitrim TD has reiterated that there’s a problem with drugs in every town and village in the country. Junior Minister of State Frank Feighan made the comments as part of statements during a Dail motion regarding Drugs police and the decriminalisation of the user. It’s anticipated…
Prices were increasing before Russian invasion of Ukraine – Pringle
A Donegal TD believes that prices were significantly increasing before the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Speaking in the Dail last night, Deputy Thomas Pringle called on the EU to recognise the role of big oil and energy companies in current economic crisis. Deputy Pringle claimed that the finger…
‘An unjustifiable attack’ – Connolly addresses MacSharry Dail outburst
Leas Ceann Comhairle Catherine Connolly has confirmed that she has written to Sligo Leitrim TD Marc MacSharry in relation to what she has described as ‘an unjustifiable and unfair attack on her integrity’ in the Dail last week. Last Wednesday, the Dail was temporarily suspended after newly Independent TD…
‘Her words opened the door for other women’ – Dail pays tribute to Vicky Phelan
A Sligo Leitrim TD says the late Vicky Phelan will be remembered for her bravery and brutal honesty regarding her illness. The Dail has been paying tribute to the cervical cancer campaigner this afternoon, who died yesterday at the age of 48. Ms Phelan was diagnosed with cervical…
Donegal TD accuses Government of ‘steamrolling’ legislation through Dail
A Donegal TD has once again accused the Government of ‘steamrolling’ hate crime legislation through the Dail. Justice Minister Helen McEntee has published the full Bill which aims to update laws criminalising hate speech and legislate against hate crimes for the first time in Irish law. It’s expected…
Complaint made against MacSharry over ‘verbal attack’ in Dáil
A complaint has been made against Independent TD Marc MacSharry who has been accused of launching a “verbal attack” on Leas-Cheann Comhairle Catherine Connolly in the Dáil this week. Independent TD for Donegal Thomas Pringle has written to the Dáil’s Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight describing Deputy MacSharry’s…
Dail hears of Sligo butchers imminent closure over rising energy costs
The Finance Minister has acknowledged the anguish among the owner and staff of one Sligo butcher shop set to shut its doors over the spiralling cost in energy. Sherlock’s in Cartron is closing its doors next month with a statement on social media this week indicating that it’s due…