Leitrim Councillor remains in favour of local property tax
A Leitrim councillor has opposed any moves to abolish the local property tax. Cllr Justin Warnock has made the calls after it emerged that eight in ten people want the Local Property Tax abolished. A recent survey from Tax Back DOT COM found the public believe it’s unfair because it’s…
Fianna Fáil Parliamentary Party step up preparations ahead of local elections
The Fianna Fáil Parliamentary Party have stepped up their preparations ahead of the 2024 local elections. Nomination forms have been circulated to party members for the selection of potential candidates for two of the three Municipal Districts in Sligo. Party members will be asked select nominees for the…
Taoiseach strongly rejects claims made by Marc MacSharry over written complaint
The Taoiseach’s strongly rejected claims made by Deputy Marc MacSharry about a written complaint received by Fianna Fáil. A spokesperson for Michael Martin says they received the TD’s resignation from the party and wish him well for the future. Yesterday, the Sligo-Leitrim TD confirmed his resignation and launched…
Shock resignation: Marc MacSharry quits Fianna Fáil
Sligo Leitrim TD Marc MacSharry has quit the Fianna Fail party. The Deputy’s shock resignation comes less than a fortnight after it emerged that a complaint was made against him by a Sligo Fianna Fáil Councillor ahead of his expected re-admittance to the party. In a statement, Deputy Marc…
Former Tánaiste elected Chairperson of Donegal Fianna Fáil Executive
Former Tánaiste Mary Coughlan has been elected Chair of the Donegal Executive of Fianna Fail. The executive’s AGM took place in Ballybofey last night. The meeting was well attended by Fianna Fail members from across the county. A minutes silence was held for members who had passed…
Sligo TD requested to engage with party to resolve complaint from councillor
It’s understood that the Fianna Fáil Chief Whip has written to the Sligo Leitrim TD Marc MacSharry asking him to engage with party bosses to resolve a complaint made against him by a Sligo Councillor Donal Gilroy. Jack Chambers is reported to have a party meeting last night that…
Fianna Fáil senator calls for a speedy resolution to issues preventing Deputy MacSharry returning to the party.
A Fianna Fáil senator says there is ‘a desire among party members’ that issues surrounding the return of Sligo Leitrim TD Marc MacSharry to the Parliamentary Party is resolved as quickly as possible. Senator Eugene Murphy was speaking to OceanFM news ahead of a scheduled party meeting tonight which…