Former Táinaiste urges Fianna Fáil to run strongest candidates in European Elections
The former Tánaiste and Donegal TD Mary Coughlan has urged Fianna Fáil not let concerns over meeting the gender balance requirements prevent the Party from running the best candidates in the upcoming European Elections. The former Deputy Party Leader and current Donegal Dáilcheantair has made a strong argument why…
Former Tánaiste elected Chairperson of Donegal Fianna Fáil Executive
Former Tánaiste Mary Coughlan has been elected Chair of the Donegal Executive of Fianna Fail. The executive’s AGM took place in Ballybofey last night. The meeting was well attended by Fianna Fail members from across the county. A minutes silence was held for members who had passed…
Minister McHugh says there’s a ground swell on the green agenda in LE 2019
The Minister for Education says there has been a ground swell on the green agenda in both the Local and European Elections. Minister Joe McHugh says within his own department they are working on that agenda for new school buildings so they are more sustainable and environmental friendly. He says…
Coughlan opts out of Donegal chairperson race
It looks like former Tanaiste Mary Coughlan will not now be among the contenders to become the new Donegal chairperson. According to a report in the Donegal Democrat, the St Naul’s clubwoman is withdrawing her name from the contest, as she wants to continue in her role as secretary of…
Former Tanaiste says EU ‘reform’ not ‘exit’ needed
Two leading EU figures have issued fresh warnings against the UK voting to leave the Union next week. European Commission president Jean-Claude Junker says an ‘Out’ vote would open a period of major uncertainty, both in Britain and in the EU. And European Council president Donald Tusk says a Brexit…