Donegal TD’s resignation of party whip paves way for motion of no confidence in government
Sinn Fein will meet this morning to decide if they will go ahead or not with a vote of no-confidence in the coalition. Donegal TD Joe McHugh resigned the Fine Gael party whip earlier this week over the mica redress scheme, which caused the government to lose its majority.…
Donegal TD accuses Finance Minister of ‘not getting it’
A Donegal TD has accused Finance Minister Pascal Donohoe of ‘not getting it’ when it comes to the rising cost of living. Sinn Féin’s proposal for an emergency budget will be voted on in the Dáil tonight. The Government last night opposed the motion, and put forward its…
Donegal TD left seething after hearing Minister Ryan’s advice for those struggling with fuel prices
The Donegal Sinn Fein TD Pádraig Mac Lochlainn has taken issue with the leader of the Green Party Eamon Ryan over his advice for those struggling with fuels costs to go to their local social welfare offices. Transport Minister Eamon Ryan dismissed calls for further relief for…
Donegal TD urges Northern Ireland’s political parties to from new government
A Donegal TD is urging Northern Ireland’s political parties to work together and form a new government which will deliver for the electorate. Politicians will meet at Stormont today to try and form a new power sharing executive in the North. It’s after Sinn Fein became the first…
Sinn Féin likely to top the polls in Stormont elections
People in Northern Ireland are taking to the polls today to elect a new Stormont Assembly. Sinn Féin is expected to comfortably be the largest party in Northern Ireland for the first time. Voting commenced at 7am and will last until 10pm tonight as Northern Ireland votes to…
Politicians concerned about their personal safety
The Sinn Fein spokesman on justice and equality, Sligo/Leitrim TD Martin Kenny says politicians are becoming increasingly concerned for their safety as the country emerges from the Covid-19 pandemic. TDs, Senators, and ministers are to receive briefings on security measures from An Garda Síochána later this month. Politicians…
Brexit a factor in agri haulage and labour shortage
A Sinn Féin MLA is claiming that the current labour shortages in agri-food and haulage are a direct result of the Brexit delivered by the Tories and the DUP. The Fermanagh & South Tyrone MLA, Jemma Dolan brought a motion to the Assembly today which called for action to end…