Sinn Féin continues to be most popular party
The latest Sunday Business Post Red C Poll shows Sinn Féin is almost twice as popular with the electorate as Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael combined. The poll puts the party at 34 per cent with Fine Gael on 20 per cent followed by Fianna Fáil on 15 points. The…
North West residents viewed as “second class citizens”
The government need to stop looking at people from the North West as second class citizens. That’s the view of Sinn Féin MEP Chris McManus, following the decision to pull the funding that was previously allocated for the development of the N17. Speaking to Ocean FM News, MEP McManus questioned…
Local TD claims funding has been suspended for N17 Knock to Collooney Scheme
It’s being claimed that The North West has been dealt a serious blow as funding for the N17 Knock to Collooney Scheme has been pulled by the Government. A local TD says the Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan has indicated to Sligo County Council that no funding would be…
Leitrim Councillor wants more support for small, family-run businesses
A Leitirm councillor has challenged the local authority to outline what level of business they conduct with small family-run, rate-paying businesses in the county. Sinn Fein Councillor Padraig Fallon made the call after it emerged that Leitrim County Council has ceased dealing with a fuel supplier in north Leitrim. The…
Donegal TD calls on Revenue to change its rent tax credit policy
A Donegal TD is calling on Revenue to change its policy on using the rent tax credit to pay off tax bills. It’s emerged some renters have had their 500 payment withheld – in order to pay off liabilities accrued as a result of the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme in…
Sinn Féin remain most popular party according to latest poll
Sinn Féin remains the most popular party in the country according to the latest Red C / Sunday Business Post poll. The poll shows Mary Lou McDonald’s party out in front on 31 per cent. However, just 36 per cent believe the main opposition party could make serious headway on…
Donegal TD seeks accountability for Minister of State’s actions
A Donegal Sinn Féin TD has called for Deputy Niall Collins to be held to account following an alleged property purchase. The Fianna Fáil Minister has responded to a series of stories published by The Ditch, which claim his wife purchased property sold by Limerick County Council. In a statement,…