Former councillor fears political parties will struggle to attract candidates to contest elections
Concern is being expressed this morning that many Political parties are facing a mounting challenges in attracting candidates to contest the 2024 local elections. The comments from former Leitrim councillor John McCartin, come after calls were made this week for Councillors and candidates that are contesting elections not to…
Efforts to ramp up to update Electoral Register in County Sligo
Efforts are to be ramped up ensure the Electoral Register in County Sligo will be up to date for upcoming elections. The issue was raised by Cllr Gerard Mullaney at the latest sitting of Sligo County Council. Cllr Mullaney also believes that there is an ‘electoral deficit’ in…
A former RTE journalist asked to run in the Midlands North West constituency
A former RTE journalist has reportedly been asked to consider running for a European Parliament seat. The Sunday Times reports Fianna Fail has approached Ciaran Mulooly, who retired from the state broadcaster last year after serving 27 years. According to the paper, Mr. Mulooly was approached by a former Minister…
Donegal TD calls for Northern Ireland Elections to be brought forward
A Donegal TD is calling for the Northern Ireland Assembly Elections to be brought forward. The calls were made after the decision by the North’s First Minister to resign. After only 8 months in the role the DUP’s Paul Givan’s stood down in protest over the Northern Ireland…
Visually impaired voters are reminded of special facilities to help them ahead of elections
In advance of the coming elections, visually impaired voters are being reminded of special facilities to help them. A freephone telephone number (1800 702 651) has been set up for these voters and by dialling it, they can hear details of the candidates in each individual electoral area. There’s also…
‘Too many lost school days!’: Calls to stop using schools as polling stations
It’s time to end the practice of using primary schools as polling stations at elections. That’s according to Leitrim Fine Gael Councillor Sean McDermott who says too many school days are being lost as a result. The Irish Country Women’s Association recently raised concerns about this. Councillor McDermott says there…