Tense scenes in Seanad as Mica Bill passes final stage
Legislation giving effect to the Mica redress scheme passed its final stage in the Seanad yesterday. It’ll now goes to the President for signing. Senators backed the scheme by 30 votes to 12. The Bill’s passage saw Fine Gael and Donegal TD Joe McHugh vote against the…
Niall Blaney elected to the Seanad
The former Donegal TD, Niall Blaney was elected to the Seanad last night through the agricultural panel. Mr Blaney who served as a TD from 2002 until 2011 was one of three Fianna Fail candidates elected to the Seanad through the agricultural panel. Paul Daly, and Denis O’Donovan…
Former Donegal TD seeks nomination for European elections
Former Donegal TD Niall Blaney is seeking to win a Fianna Fail nomination for the European Parliament elections. Mr Blaney served as TD for the Donegal North East constituency from 2002 to 2011. He has a long family history in politics with his grandfather, father and uncle all serving as…