Tánaiste to meet with the family of Michael Leonard
The Tánaiste is to meet with Michael Leonard’s family today in a bit to progress their wish for a fresh inquest into his murder. The 24 year old from Pettigo was shot dead on May 17th 1973 close to the Fermanagh border. In 2019, it was claimed…
Taoiseach rules out New Year Cabinet reshuffle; says MacSharry situation remains as is
The Taoiseach has ruled out any suggestion of a Cabinet reshuffle in the New Year. However, he has declined to be drawn on the future of Sligo/Leitrim TD Marc MacSharry within the party. Under the terms of the Government deal agreed between Fianna Fail, Fine Gael and the Green Party,…
Taoiseach tells Doherty Sinn Fein using Mica for political gain
The Taoiseach has told a Donegal TD that Sinn Fein is exploiting the Mica scandal for electoral and political gain. Micheal Martin made his remark after Deputy Pearse Doherty asked if the proposed mica redress scheme announced yesterday was fit for purpose, saying some people would have to find €45,000…
Taoiseach and Attorney General to discuss Mica Scandal
The Taoiseach Micheal Martin will meet the State Attorney General Paul Gallagher in the coming days to discuss the mica scandal which is impacting homes in Donegal, Sligo and Mayo. The Fianna Fáil Leader confirmed in the media of the weekend that the meeting will discuss how the Government…
Taoiseach urges caution around pubs & restaurants
The Taoiseach has warned people need to take personal responsibility on the first weekend pubs and restaurants are back open. Yesterday was the first time venues were allowed to serve food indoors since October. There is a fear among public health officials that the increased socialising will lead…
Doherty & Taoiseach clash in the Dáil
A major row broke out in the Dáil yesterday afternoon between the Taoiseach and Donegal TD Pearse Doherty. The argument erupted as politicians salaries were being discussed. The Taoiseach was speaking about the importance of politicians and parties maintaining their financial independence. https://filedn.com/lglCaxamfnlV2gaMY6rU7tH/News%20Clips%202020/Dail%20row%201%20web.wav However, Deputy…
Sligo Councillor fears for future of Fianna Fáil
A Sligo Fianna Fáil Councillor has expressed concerns for the future of Fianna Fáil if they push ahead with the proposed collation with Fine Gael to form the next government. The concerns have been raised by Sligo Drumcliff Councillor Donal Gilroy. Cllr Gilroy says that Party Leader Michael…