Harkin ends speculation over standing for Fine Gael in General Election
Former TD and MEP, Marian Harkin, has ended speculation that she is considering standing for Fine Gael in the Sligo-Leitrim constituency at the next General Election. In a message on twitter last night, Ms Harkin said that in response to such speculation, while she has full respect for those engaged…
Friday panel discussion.
On the Friday panel this week John Lynch was joined by Blaithin Gallagher, a Green Party National Executive member and a General Election candidate for the next General Election for the Sligo Leitrim North Roscommon South Donegal constituency Independent Councillor in the Ballymote Tubbercurry municipal District, Marie Casserly and Fianna…
Fine Gael wont add Perry to General Election party ticket
The Fine Gael party have informed former Sligo-Leitrim TD, John Perry, that he will not be added as a candidate to contest the next General Election. Ocean FM News understands that the former Junior Minister has been sent a letter from Fine Gael party headquarters indicating that no candidate will…
Sligo Councillor says Joint Policing Committee is ‘a waste of resources’
A Sligo Councillor has stepped down from the Joint Policing Committee in the county. Independent Councillor Michael Clarke submitted his resignation at a meeting of the Council yesterday after submitting a motion saying he has concerns it’s a waste of resources. He received Council support for his motion to get…
Minister Ross to hear vital need for new €1.5m bridge in Donegal
Replacing Fintra bridge will cost in the region of €1.5m. But Councillors in Donegal are hoping that the Minister for Transport will be open to investing in this important link for people in the Kilcar, Carrick and Glencolmcille areas and for tourists to access Sliabh Liag. Independent Councillor Niamh Kennedy…
Water committee considers subsidy for group water schemes
A Donegal TD says the implementation of a complete group water scheme subsidy would ensure those residents would not be paying twice for their water. A cross party Dail committee was told by representatives from the departments of Finance and Housing that 25 million euro would cover 100% of the…
TD accuses HSE of ‘wild allegations’
A west of Ireland TD is hitting out at the HSE today for comments accusing families of leaving loved ones in hospital to protect their inheritance. Today’s Irish Times claims that families are leaving their elderly relatives in hospital beds rather than sending them to a nursing home – to…