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…
Donegal campaigner: Taoiseach needs to visit the White House
A Donegal campaigner believes there should be no delay in the Taoiseach visiting the new American President and highlighting the plight of the undocumented Irish in the US. Enda Kenny has been invited to the White House for the annual St. Patrick’s Day celebrations by President Donald Trump. He’s coming…
Brexit won’t change tax cut plans says Taoiseach
The threats caused by Brexit won’t disrupt plans for tax cuts. That’s according to the Taoiseach, who says his Ministers will stick to its plans in the Programme for Government. Economic growth is expected to fall slightly next year, partly as a result of doubts about our trading links to…
Calls from within Fine Gael for Enda Kenny to step down before next election
A long-serving Fine Gael supporter in Donegal is calling for Taoiseach Enda Kenny to step down before the next election. Hugh McClafferty, from Downings, acknowledges the Taoiseach has said he will not lead Fine Gael into the next election. But Mr McClafferty says Mr Kenny should step down sooner rather…
Enda Kenny to appoint his 11 Senators later today
Enda Kenny is to appoint his 11 Senators later today. The move will allow the upper house of the Oireachtas sit for the first time, as early as next week. 49 Senators were elected to the Seanad a month ago but the upper house can’t meet until the Taoiseach makes…