Calls for presidential candidate to withdraw over remarks on Travellers
There have been widespread calls today for presidential candidate Peter Casey to withdraw from the election. Mr Casey’s controversial comments about what rights should be afforded to the travelling community has sparked a furious reaction. Jamie Murphy, support worker with the Sligo Travellers Support Group, says that Peter Casey’s remarks…
Presidential hopefuls to address Leitrim councillors today
Leitrim County Council is one of those that will be hearing from a number of presidential hopefuls today as part of what’s being dubbed ‘Super Monday’. There are now at least 15 candidates interested in running for President of Ireland and they need the backing of four county councils or…
Some Fianna Fail councillors believe party should have its own presidential candidate
A number of Fianna Fail councillors in the north west believe the party should have its own candidate in the coming presidential election. That’s despite a decision by the parliamentary party to support Michael D Higgins. Galway City Councillor Ollie Crowe is seeking support from local authorities in a bid…