Doherty and Tanaiste clash in Dail yet again
A row has broken out in the Dail over the rising cost of rent. The North West has seen some of the biggest increases in rent nationwide. Speaking in the Dail, Sinn Fein Finance Spokesperson and Donegal TD Pearse Doherty questioned the Tanaiste over the Governments approach to…
More diversity needed within judicial system – Kenny
A Sligo Leitrim TD believes a lot of work needs to be done to create more diversity within the judicial system. Deputy Martin Kenny made the comments during a debate on the Judicial Appointment Commission 2020 in the Dail. Deputy Kenny who is also Sinn Feins Justice Spokesperson…
Local TD calls for Compensation be finalised for Shass Mountain Farmers
The government are being called on to set a date for a compensation package for those impacted by the Shass Mountain landslide near Drumkeerin. The landslide which took place in June 2020 caused significant damage to farms, roads and bridges in the Drumkeerin areas. Sligo Leitrim Independent…
New Northern Ireland Border Legislation discussed in Dáil
The Dáil last night heard concerns over the situation regarding people that are not Irish or British having to get a visa waiver to enable them to cross the border in Ireland. It’s after MPs at Westminster recently to reinstate the requirement for a US-style visa waiver for non-Irish…
Atlantic Technological University gets Dáil approval
The Dáil has approved the merger of GMIT, LKIT and IT Sligo to form the Atlantic Technological University from April 1st. Late last year approval was given to the merger by the Minister for Higher Education Simon Harris. The merger was approved in the Dáil last night. In…
Taoiseach tells Doherty Sinn Fein using Mica for political gain
The Taoiseach has told a Donegal TD that Sinn Fein is exploiting the Mica scandal for electoral and political gain. Micheal Martin made his remark after Deputy Pearse Doherty asked if the proposed mica redress scheme announced yesterday was fit for purpose, saying some people would have to find €45,000…
Credit Union bill to be debated in the Dáil
Credit unions could be allowed to do mortgages and current accounts, if a new bill being brought forward by a Sligo Leitrim TD gets support in the Dáil. The Independent Group wants Credit Unions to be allowed to provide more services to their members. This Bill would allow…