Independents to have ‘limited’ input into programme for government
Regional independent TD’s have been meeting with the leaders of Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Greens about the timetabling around the delivery of a Programme for Government. That group includes the Sligo/Leitrim TD Marian Harkin. It appears however that the independents input into any eventual Programme for…
Local TD expresses confidence in government deal being reached
A Sligo Leitrim Fianna Fáil TD has claimed that a deal to form a government can be agreed in the next ten days. Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and the Greens will continue talks today – with a focus on agriculture. The three party leaders will meet Independents from…
Ministerial posts unlikely for Independents in next government
It been claimed that Independent’s including the Sligo Leitrim TD, Marian Harkin, have been promised ‘Jackie Healy Rae type deals’ and access to Ministers in return for supporting the next government. Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and the Greens will hold further meetings with Independent TD’s today about the possibility…
Major Leitrim issue to be included in government formation talks
The issue of once off waste water treatment plants has been raised again in Leitrim. Fine Gael Councillor Sean McDermott says he attributes the issue to being the main factor in the high number of unsuccessful planning applications in the County. Cllr McDermott says that with more people…