Former Leitirm TD says Fine Gael are already targeting general election with tax breaks suggestions
A former local Fianna Fail TD says the three Fine Gael junior ministers that called for a 1000 euro tax break for workers in the next budget are ‘jockeying for position’ ahead of the next general election Tensions are rising between the main coalition parties over the budget. …
Local TD says there is now support for a General Election
A Sligo-Leitrim TD believes that there is an appetite for a General Election should the Government not survive todays motion of no confidence in the Dáil. The Labour Party has tabled today’s challenge due to concerns in relation to the housing crisis, however the Governments chances of survival seem…
Denis Naughten will not contest the next general election
The independent TD for Roscommon East Galway, Denis Naughten has announced he will not be contesting the next general election. In a statement issued last night Deputy Naughten who previously served as TD for the South Leitrim area said he took the decision for both personal and professional reasons,…
Martin Kenny confirms he will contest the next General Election
A Sligo Leitrim TD has moved to dismiss speculation suggesting that he will not contest the next general election. It had been speculated in recent days that the Sinn Fein TD Martin Kenny will may not contest the election and instead concentrate on running in the 2024 European Elections.…
Voting pact isn’t Fianna Fails focus – McConalogue
A Donegal TD says a voting pact isn’t his party’s focus. It’s after the Tánaiste raised the prospect of a voting pact between Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil in the next general election. Leo Varadkar told the Irish Independent both parties could have won more seats in the…
Donegal TD predicts more frustration in Northern Ireland
A Donegal TD believes that frustration among people in Northern Ireland will only escalate further following news that a pre-Christmas Stormont election has been ruled out. People have been waiting since last week to find out what will happen, after the deadline to restore power-sharing passed without resolution. The Secretary…
Friday Panel
The Friday panel on North West today this week consisted of Sligo Strandhill Fine Gael councillor Sinead Maguire and Sligo Fianna Fáil, Ballymote Tubbercurry Councillor Paul Taylor. During the course of the discussion Cllr. Taylor confirmed that he will be seeking a nomination from Fianna Fáil to contest the…