Former minister and Fianna Fáil deputy leader Mary O’Rourke dies aged 87
The President and Taoiseach have paid tribute. Former Irish minister Mary O’Rourke has passed away at the age of 87. Ms. O’Rourke’s political career spanned decades, during which she served as Minister for Education, Health and Public Enterprise, as well as Fianna Fáil’s deputy leader. She held the latter position between 1994 and 2002. Ms. […]
1 year ago
Fianna Fáil Senator suggests Ireland should look to bid for 2072 Olympics
Woah woah woah, slow down there. A Fianna Fáil Senator has suggested that Ireland should look to bid to host the Olympics… in 2072. Senator Malcolm Byrne made his remarks following Ireland’s most successful Olympics ever, breaking the national record to bring home seven medals, including four golds. Mr Byrne, who is vice-chair of the […]
1 year ago
Israeli ambassador appearance at Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis sparks outrage
Michael Martin has hit back at calls to expel the ambassador. A number of TDs have expressed outrage after the Israeli ambassador was invited to the Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis at Dublin’s Royal Convention Centre on Saturday, November 4. Dana Erlich, who became Israel’s ambassador to Ireland in September, recently drew criticism after she accused President […]
2 years ago
Public set for major income boost as Government look to slash controversial tax
A welcome piece of news for taxpayers ahead of Budget 2024. Ahead of Budget 2024, it has emerged that the Coalition tandem of Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil are set to slash one of the country’s most controversial taxes, in what will be a major financial boost to the Irish public. The tax in question is […]
2 years ago
Why are we allowing Clare residents to dictate national asylum seeker policy?
“This is a classic example of ‘anywhere but my own backyard’”. From demanding a meeting with the Taoiseach, to carrying out head counts on asylum seekers and refusing to lift their blockade, the residents of Inch, Co. Clare have somehow managed to become the nation’s preeminent voices on asylum seeker policy. As we reach the […]
3 years ago
New figures reveal the true extent of HSE’s failings
The latest figures regarding available GPs and hospital waiting lists are a stark reminder of the HSE’s deep-rooted issues. In what is the latest in a long line of concerning statistics, it has been announced that more than 1.1 million people are waiting for some form of hospital care. The figures, which were released by […]
3 years ago