Fitzgerald to resign – local politicians react positively
Frances Fitzgerald will resign as Tánaiste in the Dáil this afternoon. She will resign instead of facing a vote of no confidence in the chamber this evening. Her handling of the Maurice McCabe controversy led to this resignation. Frances Fitzgerald told cabinet she felt she’d be vindicated by the Disclosures…
Donegal TD one of many to quiz Justice Minister over Garda controversy
The Garda Commissioner remains under pressure, despite a strong defence from the Justice Minister in the Dáil last night. Opposition parties want Nóirín O’Sullivan to stand down amid the controversies surrounding breath tests and speeding convictions. Senior Garda Management say they only realised the scale of the problem in recent…
Government update on progress of Garda Regional HQ reveals little
The Tanaiste has failed to give any concrete update on the progress being made on building a new Regional Headquarters for the Gardai in Sligo. The project is on the government’s capital plan and is part of a nationwide refurbishment programme for garda buildings announced by Ministers Frances Fitzgerald and…
Government to introduce paid paternity leave
The Government will publish a bill tomorrow which will bring about 2 weeks’ paid paternity leave for new fathers, from September of this year. The Tánaiste and Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald, says the legislation is overdue. Minister Fitzgerald says she’s confident the legislation will pass through the Seanad and Dáil…