Doherty & Taoiseach clash in the Dáil
A major row broke out in the Dáil yesterday afternoon between the Taoiseach and Donegal TD Pearse Doherty. The argument erupted as politicians salaries were being discussed. The Taoiseach was speaking about the importance of politicians and parties maintaining their financial independence. https://filedn.com/lglCaxamfnlV2gaMY6rU7tH/News%20Clips%202020/Dail%20row%201%20web.wav However, Deputy…
Sinn Féin Dáil Chief Whip urges party to make most of opposition role
The Sinn Féin Dáil Chief Whip, Padraig McLochlainn, says there is a range of issues that need addressing. The Donegal Deputy was newly appointed by Party Leader, Mary Lou McDonald, last week. Deputy MacLochlainn has been telling OceanFM News that while his party would have preferred to…
McHugh to face questions over scraping Leaving Cert
The Education Minister will face questions in the Dáil this afternoon on the decision to scrap the Leaving Cert. Donegal TD Joe McHugh will be quizzed by TDs at the start of a two day Dáil session. The Dáil’s also going to have a session on transport, tourism…
Feighan withdraws as Naughten steps up for Ceann Comhairle
Sligo Leitrim TD Frank Feighan has withdrawn from the race to be the next Ceann Comhairle of Dáil Eireann. Feighan had earlier indicated that he was seeking nominations for the position. There is also speculation linking Fianna Fáil’s Seán Ó Feargháil and Fine Gael TD Heather Humphreys. Meanwhile, Independent TD…
Feighan expresses interest in Ceann Comhairle role
Sligo Leitrim TD, Frank Feighan has confirmed that he is putting his name forward to be the next Ceann Comhairle of Dáil Eireann. Feighan was first elected to the Seanad in 2002 and has served two terms in the upper house. He also successfully contested three general elections…
Fianna Fáil & Independent’s need to do more to end farming injunctions
Farmers are refusing to leave the St Stephens Green area of Dublin City Centre. The Agriculture Minister came to the picket line early this morning and also sat down with five of the farmers at the Department in the last hour. Farmers had said they would remove the…
Tony McLoughlin signals interest in running in the General Election
In a statement to Ocean Fm news, Fine Gael Deputy Tony McLoughlin says he is due to speak with the Taoiseach about his political future following today’s developments this weekend. He says he is looking forward to speaking with Leo Varadakar and his my fellow Fine Gael Oireachtas colleagues and…