Fianna Faill Spokesperson on Sport says grassroots football shouldn’t pay the price of FAI mismangement
UPDATE: An emergency Oireachtas committee meeting on the FAI’s financial situation has been postponed, after the association said it wouldn’t be appearing. Grassroots football shouldn’t pay the price of FAI mismanagement. Fianna Fail Spokesperson on Transport, Tourism and Sport, TD Marc MacSharry, is making the comments in after it was…
Nothing but fake news claims local TD after recent rail funding by Minister Ross
A local Fianna Fail TD says the recent rail funding by Minister Ross is just another PR stunt. Irish Rail says a one billion euro investment will mean more reliable and punctual services as well as improved journey times. The funding for infrastructure will cover a 5 year period and…
Marc MacSharry criticises Tourism Minister over failure to meet with Tourism Ireland officials
The Minister for Transport, Tourism, and Sport has been criticised for his failure to meet with Tourism Ireland officials in 2019. Sligo Leitrim TD, and Fianna Fáil Spokesperson for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Marc Mac Sharry TD, has made the calls claiming that Minister Ross has only met with Tourism…
Border group calls for clarity for motorists if there’s a no-deal Brexit
A Border group says the government needs to clarify the measures in place for motorists regarding their insurance cover in the event of a no-deal Brexit. Transport Minister Shane Ross was unable to say if motorists who cross the Border without a special ‘green card’ as proof of insurance cover…
Work officially due to start on major N4 project
After decades of campaigning and waiting, a government minister is at last expected to be turning the sod at the end of February to mark the official start of work on the new €100m N4 Collooney to Castlebaldwin road. Transport Minister Shane Ross is due in Sligo for what…
Leitrim councillors hoping Ross will announce money for roads during expected visit
Leitrim councillors are hoping Transport Minister Shane Ross will give them a funding boost for the maintenance and improvement of roads during a visit to the county, expected before the end of September. The possibility of the Minister visiting followed a meeting in Leinster House this week with a number…