Sligo Leitrim TD tells his story after being caught up in ‘Sinister Protest’
A Sligo Leitrim TD is warning that Politicians will have to review their security arrangements after yesterday’s events outside of Leinster House. Deputy Frank Feighan was one of number of TD’s caught up in yesterday’s violent scenes. 11 people who were arrested are due to appear in court…
Donegal Mica redress campaigner challenges councillors to secure payments for the people they represent
A Donegal Mica redress campaigner has called on all 37 Donegal county councillors to travel to Leinster House and demand the same level of redress payments for those impacted by Mica in Donegal be paid to homeowners at the same rate which was paid to those affected by the Pyrite…
Gun threat made to the office of Deputy Martin Kenny
A Sligo Leitrim TD says a gun threat to his office shows how ‘careful’ politicians need to be about their security. Someone called Martin Kenny’s office in Leinster House yesterday, and made threats against gardai and TDs. It comes two years after an arson attack on his car…
Agriculture Minister meets with children over mica concerns
Waiting a few more weeks for a mica redress scheme is acceptable, if it means it’ll be right. That’s according to the Agriculture Minister who spoke to 50 children from across Donegal this afternoon. They were protesting at the gates of Leinster House calling for 100 percent redress. Charlie McConalouge…
50% increase of funding for Music & Entertainment Association
A Donegal musician and member of the Music and Entertainment Association is calling for a 50% increase in government funding for the sector. Musicians will perform at the gates of Leinster House this morning as the Music and Entertainment Association publishes its Pre-Budget Submission. Capacity at events…
Deputy Scanlon says Bingo halls cannot be subjected to a 50 percent reduction in Bingo payouts.
A Sligo/Leitrim and South Donegal TD says Bingo halls cannot be subjected to a 50 percent reduction in Bingo payouts. Players from around the country will gather at Leinster House to highlight their opposition to new gambling laws being introduced this week. The Gambling and Lottiers Bill will see any…
Post Office campaigners to ‘March on the Dail’ tomorrow
Campaigners against the closure of post offices are to march on the Dail tomorrow. The march has been organised by groups nationwide to coincide the with return to business of the Dail after the summer break. Sinn Fein will then put forward a motion tomorrow night on the issue. Sinn…