Government under renewed pressure over water charges
Fianna Fáil says the Government will collapse if it refuses to implement the findings of the Oireachtas committee on water charges. But Enda Kenny is insisting the Government cannot introduce legislation which it believes would break EU law. The Oireachtas committee on water charges is meeting again this afternoon to…
People in Castlebar say Taoiseach should not be forced out
The people of Enda Kenny’s home town in Mayo believe he should be given more time. The embattled Taoiseach is under pressure to announce his departure as leader of Fine Gael and the country. The party appears to be split on when he should go with some saying he should…
Coveney says Kenny should be allowed leave in time of his own choosing
Minister Simon Coveney says he doesn’t believe the effort by some people to ‘fasttrack’ the selection of a new Fine Gael leader is the proper approach. Speaking to Ocean FM News in Sligo today, Minister Coveney says he trusts Taoiseach Enda Kenny to make the decision to step down ‘in…
McHugh planning Brexit meeting in Donegal
The Taoiseach is expected to host a similar Brexit forum in Donegal in the coming weeks. Enda Kenny hosted an event organised by Sligo Leitrim TD Tony McLoughlin. The well attended meeting heard questions on everything from Brexit to investment in the North West. Minister of State Donegal Fine Gael…
Taoiseach says new government plans will attract investment to Sligo
The Taoiseach has rejected claims that Sligo and the North West has been ignored by the Government in terms of investment in jobs and infrastructure. Enda Kenny insists Sligo will have capacity to attract jobs to the region as a result of the Action Plan on Jobs. Speaking at a…
Taoiseach says he does not want to see return of border
The Taoiseach has emphasised that he does not want to see a return of the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic. Enda Kenny made his comments in Sligo last night at a public meeting to consider the impact of Brexit. Mr Kenny said he had reached agreement with the…
Taoiseach in Sligo this evening for Brexit meeting
Taoiseach Enda Kenny will be in Sligo this evening for a meeting on Brexit. The event, in The Sligo Park Hotel, will start at 7pm and is open to the public. It will be hosted by Sligo/Leitrim Fine Gael TD Tony McLoughlin to hear the concerns and opinons of people…