Legal costs could be coming down
Guidelines restricting the amount of fees lawyers can seek for work on legal actions have been recommended by a civil justice review group. The report found that the high cost associated with going to court was a barrier to justice, a burden on tax payers where the State is involved…
Kenny’s forestry Bill to be debated in the Dáil
A Sligo Leitrim TD will bring a Bill to second stage in the Dáil on this evening (Thursday) which if passed would make forestry developments over five hectares subject to planning permission. Sinn Féin TD Martin Kenny first introduced the Bill in 2018 after concerns were raised over the…
More clarity must be given to Gardaí on Covid laws
A Sligo Leitrim TD has called for greater clarity to be provided to Gardaí when it comes to what is expected of them in relation to enforcing Covid-19 restrictions. The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors say they need further information on amended enforcement measures. The Taoiseach said…
Kenny calls for more third level places
Calls are being made on the minister for higher education to increase the number of third level places available to students so as to offset the increased CAO points required for access to certain courses this year. The calls have been made by the Sligo Leitrim TD, Martin Kenny…
Kenny expresses concerns with Pubs rescue package
A Sligo Leitrim TD has expressed his concerns that the government’s plan to offer a €16million to pubs and other licenced premises to help them reopen will not be enough to save many of them. Sinn Finn TD Martin Kenny says that that the subsidies and grants cannot compensate…
Kenny concerned by Data Protection Commission claims
A Sligo Leitrim TD has expressed his concerns with the comments by the Data Protection Commission that it has “serious doubts” over the lawfulness of people’s information being collected at airports in relation to the Pandemic Unemployment Payment. The data watchdog says it says it “can’t see” how the…
Kenny calls for immediate government intervention in the hospitality sector
A Sligo Leitrim TD has called for government intervention in the tourism and hospitality to save jobs and businesses. The Sinn Fein spokesperson on justice and equality, Deputy Martin Kenny says the effect on rural Ireland has been dramatic, economically and socially, for all stakeholders. Sinn Fein recently…