Leitrim Councillor says Fianna Fáil will benefit from a change of leader
A Leitrim Councillor has become the latest member of the Fianna Fail party to call for a change of leadership. Councillor Mary Bohan made the calls this morning which echoed claims from many Fianna Fail back benchers that are concerned how the party is perceived in government during the…
Next Fianna Fáil leader needs to come from Dublin – MacSharry
The next Fianna Fáil leader needs to come from Dublin, according to a former party TD. Marc MacSharry lost the party whip, after voting against the government following repeated disagreements with Micheál Martin. The Sligo – Leitrim based Deputy has described the Taoiseach as an autocrat and said…
McConalogue backs Martin to continue as party leader
A Donegal TD has leapt to the defence of the Taoiseach and backed him to lead Fianna Fail into the next general election. Michael Martin will step down from his role as Taoiseach at the end of the year and some backbench Fianna Fáil TDs have called for him…
No policy innovation from the opposition say Minister of Agriculture
The Agriculture Minister says there’s been little to no policy innovation from the opposition to date. It comes as the Government comfortably won a vote of confidence in the Dáil yesterday evening with TDs voting 85 to 66 in favour of the coalition. Independents Joe McHugh, Marc MacSharry, Cathal Berry,…
A former RTE journalist asked to run in the Midlands North West constituency
A former RTE journalist has reportedly been asked to consider running for a European Parliament seat. The Sunday Times reports Fianna Fail has approached Ciaran Mulooly, who retired from the state broadcaster last year after serving 27 years. According to the paper, Mr. Mulooly was approached by a former Minister…
Sligo Councillor calls for changes to Covid-19 Isolation rules
A Sligo Councillor and Businessman is calling on the government to reduce the period of time required for Covid isolation. Cllr. Donal Gilroy says man small businesses have had to curtail their opening hours and services as a result of staff shortages. The Fianna Fáil Councillor says staff…
Disruption expected due to repair work on Lennox Bridge
It’s hoped a new bridge will be built in the coming years to replace Lennox Bridge on the R280 on the Donegal/Leitrim border. A recent road traffic collision damaged part of the wall sending it into the river which has repair works to be carried out this week. …