Sligo Leitrim TD facing possible suspension from Dáil
The Sligo Leitrim TD Marc MacSharry could be facing a two day suspension from the Dáil after a ruling was made against him by a standards committee for politicians. If Deputy MacSharry fails apologise for comments he made about Leas-Cheann Comhairle Catherine Connolly it’s likely he will have…
Local TD says vote of no confidence will offer an opportunity for change
A Sligo Leitrim TD says all TD’s will have an opportunity to make change happen when they will vote in a motion of no confidence in the government that is expected to take place next week. Sinn Fein Deputy Martin Kenny has accused the government of going from one…
Sligo Pyrite spokesperson expresses disappointment with local TD’s missing defective Blocks vote
A representative of the Sligo Pyrite Action Group has expressed his disappointment over the nonparticipation of a number of local TD’s in a defective block bill in the Dáil yesterday evening. Opposition had called for nine hours of scrutiny of the Bill to take place. A Dáil vote was…
Donegal TD calls for comprehensive reform of courts system
An Independent Donegal TD believes that a comprehensive reform is needed of the courts system. It’s after the mandate the Special Criminal Court was extended for at least another year following a Dail vote last night. The Court was established during the Troubles and is now primarily used…
Local TD confirms Sinn Féin will not oppose extension of Special Criminal Court
A Sligo Leitrim TD says that although Sinn Féin will not oppose a one-year extension of the Special Criminal Court, they still have concerns over it. The non-jury court was used to jail many Provisional IRA members during the Troubles, but is now mainly used for gangland cases. …
Progress on respite services locally ‘too slow’ – Kenny
Progress is being made with regards to respite services locally however it’s coming from a very low standard. That’s according to Sligo Leitrim Sinn Fein TD Martin Kenny who says the only facility available to people in the Sligo Leitrim area at the moment is in Tullaghan which, he…
Donegal TD says October will be too late to tackle cost of living crisis
A Donegal TD has criticised the government decision to wait until October before introducing any further measures to tackle the cost of living crisis. Later today the government will bring forward a counter-motion today to a Sinn Féin proposal for an emergency budget. The Dáil will debate whether…