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fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

'It was a jumble of words' says Fianna Fail TD as Taoiseach Micheal Martin urges calm over comments British Army never shot Irish civilians

I was speaking on Gaza, I had bullet points in front of me, not a fully scripted speech. A point I wanted to make was in the darkest days of recent Irish history, we never saw the carpet bombing of our cities by the Royal Air Force or anything like that.
UK politics
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

'He's not inspiring the same confidence as Jim O'Callaghan' - Coalition unease over Minister James Browne's ability to tackle housing crisis

Many within Fianna Fáil have expressed skepticism about James Browne's ability to effectively communicate his strategies for addressing the dwindling housing commencement rates.
UK politics
#micheal-martin
fromIndependent
1 month ago
SF politics

Micheal Martin's first 100 days as Taoiseach: 'This is not an Enda Kenny situation. He is still at his peak, his pinnacle'

fromIndependent
4 months ago
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Fionnan Sheahan: Jim O'Callaghan's elevation creates capital contest as Micheal Martin checks cabinet list

fromIndependent
1 month ago
SF politics

Micheal Martin's first 100 days as Taoiseach: 'This is not an Enda Kenny situation. He is still at his peak, his pinnacle'

fromIndependent
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Fionnan Sheahan: Jim O'Callaghan's elevation creates capital contest as Micheal Martin checks cabinet list

#irish-politics
UK politics
fromIndependent
2 months ago

John Downing: Fianna Fail's history of flip-flopping on water charges gives us every reason to doubt the party

Fianna Fáil is struggling with the decision on charging households for water and sewerage services.
Internal party reactions indicate significant dissent regarding potential water charge implementation.
fromIndependent
2 months ago
UK politics

John Downing: Fianna Fail's history of flip-flopping on water charges gives us every reason to doubt the party

fromIrish Independent
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

'We're in the landing zone' - Taoiseach says on government formation as Social Democrats to decide on whether to continue talks

UK politics
fromIndependent
2 months ago

John Downing: Fianna Fail's history of flip-flopping on water charges gives us every reason to doubt the party

Fianna Fáil is struggling with the decision on charging households for water and sewerage services.
Internal party reactions indicate significant dissent regarding potential water charge implementation.
fromIndependent
2 months ago
UK politics

John Downing: Fianna Fail's history of flip-flopping on water charges gives us every reason to doubt the party

fromIrish Independent
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

'We're in the landing zone' - Taoiseach says on government formation as Social Democrats to decide on whether to continue talks

#dail
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Ahern ally and Fianna Fail fundraiser Des Richardson described as 'patriot' after death

Mr Richardson was a member of the 'Drumcondra Mafia' and a prominent fundraiser for Fianna Fáil, playing a key role during Ahern's leadership.
London politics
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Wife of former Fianna Fail TD convicted for managing unlicensed pub after she claimed she was just cleaning

Patricia Ellis was fined €500 after being convicted of managing an unlicensed pub, despite her claim that she was only cleaning the establishment for her daughter.
Law
#sinn-fein
#fine-gael
fromIndependent
4 months ago
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Independents still pushing for senior Cabinet position as new coalition to promise 'five budgets' under next government

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fromIrish Independent
4 months ago

Who are the new junior and 'superjunior' ministers appointed to Government?

Women's representation remains critically low in government appointments, reflecting broader societal gender disparities.
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael's coalition has prioritized allocation of key government roles amidst ongoing gender equity concerns.
fromIndependent
4 months ago
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Independents still pushing for senior Cabinet position as new coalition to promise 'five budgets' under next government

fromIrish Independent
5 months ago

Michael Healy Rae had hour-long 'positive' meeting with Micheal Martin about coalition

Michael Healy Rae emphasized the meeting with Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin revolved around what the new government could provide for Kerry's healthcare, road infrastructure, tourism, and business sectors. He underscored the importance of the tourism sector in his county and pointed out the urgent need for support beyond mere tax cuts. He also mentioned energy needs and the controversial LNG storage proposal in Ballylongford, highlighting the complex needs of the region.
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