Former Táinaiste urges Fianna Fáil to run strongest candidates in European Elections
The former Tánaiste and Donegal TD Mary Coughlan has urged Fianna Fáil not let concerns over meeting the gender balance requirements prevent the Party from running the best candidates in the upcoming European Elections. The former Deputy Party Leader and current Donegal Dáilcheantair has made a strong argument why…
North West Fianna Fáil members call for Blaney inclusion on European ticket
Fianna Fail members in Donegal and Sligo have confirmed that they will request the Party to add Senator Niall Blaney to the party ticket for the upcoming European Parliament elections. Senator Blaney missed out on selection over the weekend when the Laois-Offlay TD Barry Cowen was selected to contest…
Driver refresher courses for over 70s “should not see light of day”
A Donegal Senator has claimed that proposals which could see drivers over 70 years of age undergo refresher courses are discriminatory and should not see the light of day. Senator Niall Blaney said if adopted by the European Commission it would mean motorists over 70 would have to undergo regular…
Calls for Government statement regarding Troubles legacy bill
Calls were made in the Seanad today for the Tánaiste and the Minister for Foreign Affairs to make a statement regarding the controversial Northern Ireland Troubles Legacy and Reconciliation Act. The calls were made by Senator Niall Blaney, who described the bill as a “reckless piece of legislation.” He also…
Senator Niall Blaney confirms intention to run in European elections
Donegal Senator Niall Blaney has confirmed he will be running in the next European Parliament elections. He has stated his intention to run as one of Fianna Fáil’s candidates for the Midlands-North West region. Earlier this week, Mayo-based Senator and fellow Fianna Fáil member, Lisa Chambers, also announced that she…
Seanad hears calls for new Garda Station to be established in West Donegal
A Donegal Senator has called for in the Seanad this morning for a new Garda Station to be constructed in west Donegal in addition to standalone Garda Division established in the county. Senator Niall Blaney says the vast size of the county and the fact that Donegal has…