Indian community in Sligo have a keen interest in the Fine Gael race
As the race for Fine Gael leader and future Taoiseach continues, members of the Indian community here are among those with a keen interest in what’s happening. And none more so than in Sligo, where there’s a vibrant Indian community with its own Association. Front-runner Leo Varadkar’s father is Indian,…
Commentator says Varadkar supporters ‘unlikely’ to change their mind
A political commentator says it’s unlikely that people who have already publicly declared their support for Minster Leo Varadkar as the new leader of Fine Gael will change their mind. Johnn Fallon says that to do so would destroy those people’s reputations as decisive and able leaders among their constituents.…
Leitrim Fine Gael Councillors unanimously back Leo Varadkar in leadership race.
The Fine Gael members of Leitrim County Council have unanimously decided to back Leo Varadkar in his bid to become the new leader of the party. In a statement, the four Councillors including North Leitrim’s Sean McDermott and Frank Dolan confirmed that they would be backing Varadkar for the position.…
Local councillor calls on Minister not to regionalise Citizens Information services
Local councillor, Tom Macsharry, is calling on Minister for Social Protectin, Leo Varadkar, not to regionalise local Citizens Information services. Post Offices and Banks along with other services have been hit hard in recent years with a number of closures and potential future closes still on the horizon. Councillor MacSharry…
Minister for Social Protection says there are 500 additional places for Rural Social Scheme
The Irish Farmers’ Association has welcomed an announcement of extra support for farmers, fishermen & local communities around the country. The Minister for Social Protection Leo Varadkar says 500 additional places are being added to the Rural Social Scheme which brings money into rural and coastal communities. The current allocation…