Blaine Gaffney withdraws from Fine Gael General Election selection process
Sligo’s Blaine Gaffney has withdrawn his name this morning as a possible Fine Gael candidate in the next general election in Sligo-Leitrim. Mr Gaffney, who stood in the local elections earlier this year, forwarded his name 12 weeks ago for consideration by Fine Gael Headquarters. In a statement to Ocean…
McLoughlin says he will “keep the pressure” on new Fine Gael leader in relation to North West issues
Sligo/Leitrim Fine Gael TD Tony McLoughlin says he will continue to press the party’s new leader on issues concerning the North West. Leo Varadkar was appointed leader of Fine Gael last night and is expected to be named Taoiseach in the coming weeks. Speaking to Ocean FM News this morning,…
Taoiseach to step down as FG leader at midnight
The Taoiseach is stepping down as party leader from midnight tonight. Enda Kenny’s also asking for the election of his successor to be expedited and announced by June 2nd. He’ll continue as Taoiseach until sometime in June in order to let his successor have talks with other parties. Fine Gael…
Transport Minister gives reassurance on Sligo Dublin train service
Sligo/Leitrim Fine Gael TD Tony McLougjhlin says the Transport Minister Shane Ross has given him an assurance that there is no threat to the future of the Sligo/Dublin rail line. Deputy McLoughlin made his comments following a meeting with Minister Ross yesterday after media reports that the closure of the…