McDermott challenges local Green Party members on planning
North West based members of the Green party have been challenged to step up to the plate and ensure that the issue of ‘one off planning in Leitrim’ is included in the ongoing government formation talks. The call have been made by the Leitrim Fine Gael Councillor Sean McDermott.…
Green party still waiting for Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael response
It’s expected Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil will formally respond to the Green Party’s letter on government formation today. It’s been 80 days since the general election and there’s still little sign of a government being formed. The Greens have made a 7 per cent annual reduction in…
Green Party say ‘national government is best in times of crisis’
The Green party have once again expressed their desire for the formation of a national government to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic. The party’s chairperson, former Sligo/ Leitrim General Election candidate Blaithin Gallagher says now is the time for the various politicians to put their political differences one side and…
Can’t ‘prejudge’ outcome – Green Party Chair of National Executive
The Green Party’s Chair of the National Executive, Bláithín Gallagher, says they are open to speaking with ‘everyone.’ Sinn Fein leader, Mary Lou McDonald, held talks with Green Party leader, Eamon Ryan, yesterday and said they have agreed to ‘exchange ideas’ and will meet further over the coming days. Talks…
Donegal – 5th count elimination; Michael White (GP)
The Green’s Michael White has been eliminated on the 5th count in the Donegal Constituency. He ended on a total count of 2,339 following the distribution of Peter Casey’s votes. 2 out of 5 seats have been filled with 7 candidates remaining Counting will be continuing throughout the day on…
Candidate calls for ‘Irish Language Plan’ for Donegal
A Donegal general election candidate is calling for a new Irish language plan for Donegal. Green party candidate, Micheal White wants to to create a new “Irish Quarter” in Letterkenny where Irish-language businesses, restuarants and shops can be cluster of Irish speakers in a urban setting. White also wants to…
Green party candidate defended use of election posters
The Green Party’s general election candidate in Sligo/Leitrim has defended her use of election posters and leaflets. Blaithin Gallagher says it’s not a level playing field, adding that other parties did not support a Green Party proposal to limit the use of posters. She says she has only 46 posters…