Too early to predict Fianna Fáil/Fine Gael coalition
A Sligo Leitrim TD says that it’s still too early to say Fianna Fail and Fine Gael will form the next government. That’s despite Leo Varadkar and Micheál Martin meeting today to discuss options. Fianna Fail supported Fine Gael in the last administration with the much criticised ‘confidence…
“I never liked the confidence and supply agreement” – McHugh
The Education Minister claims he never liked the confidence and supply agreement that bound Fianna Fail and Fine Gael together in the last government. As a former chief whip, Donegal TD Joe McHugh believes the confidence and supply agreement never supplied the kind of scrutiny of the opposition that was…
Leitrim Councillor calls on Fianna Fáil leader to consider his position
Drumkeerin based Fianna Fáil Councillor Mary Bohan has become the latest Fianna Fail member to call into the question the future of the party leader Michael Martin. There have been renewed calls on the Michael Martin to step down from his position in the aftermath of the recent general…
Fianna Fail parliamentary meeting opportunity to voice opinions – Marc MacSharry
Calls are being made for fines and possible jail time for those who damage or steal life saving equipment. In recent months, a defibrillator in Ballintogher, Co. Sligo was damaged. Bray Cardiac First Responders in Wicklow are calling for specific legislation to deal with people who show disregard for such…
Attention turns toward government formation
Political attention is now turning towards the formation of the new Government. Fianna Fail are now the largest party in the Country 38 seats, Sinn Fein with 37 and Fine Gael with 36. Andrew Mooney has this report. https://filedn.com/lglCaxamfnlV2gaMY6rU7tH/News%20Clips%202019-20/Election%202020%20PKG%20LUNCH.mp3
Donegal – Fianna Fail’s Charlie McConalogue ‘relieved’ at retaining seat
Fianna Fail’s Charlie McConalogue says he is relieved to be elected. Deputy McConalogue was elected on the 9th count with a total vote of 11,432. None of the final three were elected within the quota of 12,909. He tells OceanFM that he is relieved but says it’s a ‘bittersweet’ victory.…
Donegal Constituency – Pat ‘The Cope’ Gallagher breaks down some of the figures
Fianna Fail’s Pat ‘The Cope’ Gallagher has been giving some of his predictions this evening. At the moment, it looks like he is to take the 4th seat. He broke down some of the figures to OceanFM. https://filedn.com/lglCaxamfnlV2gaMY6rU7tH/News%20Clips%202019-20/Pat%20The%20Cope%20Prediction.mp3