At the same time, the report says Kla Tham’s 58 seats are larger than expected and give it strong bargaining power. If the party joined the government, there are concerns it could reduce stability. The report adds that bringing Kla Tham in would push the government’s seat total higher than necessary, potentially driving the MPs-to-minister … Read more
Tipperary TD Mattie McGrath has said the leader of Independent Ireland is a second traitor named Michael Collins from West Cork in a heated exchange which saw both men separated by a Leinster House official. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, came after tense scenes in the Dáil as the Government pushed through controversial changes … Read more
Occupied Territories Bill to be replaced by new legislation, Tánaiste confirms TheJournal.ieView Full coverage on Google News Source link
Pledging economic stability and a surge in infrastructure spending, Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael on Wednesday published a programme for government for the next five years, agreed with nine Independent TDs. The new government will take office after Micheál Martin is elected taoiseach next Wednesday and will have a majority of 17 on the Dáil … Read more
New Government Programme: A Comprehensive Overview The recently unveiled programme for government outlines a series of significant measures aimed at improving various aspects of Irish society. This document,… The post New Programme for Government: Key Measures and Initiatives appeared first on NewsyList. Source link
Smaller class sizes, gym membership tax credits, a new transport police and the retention of the pension age are among the measures contained in the draft programme for government. Members of the Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael parliamentary parties are holding separate meetings in Leinster House to sign off on the document before it goes … Read more
Independent TD Danny Healy-Rae has said “you couldn’t put a figure” on the level of investment he and his brother would seek for Kerry in return for supporting the next government “because it is so much”. Meanwhile, Michael Healy-Rae has insisted their main concern in government-formation talks is “doing right by the people of Kerry” … Read more
The prospect of Micheál Martin being elected Taoiseach for a second time has increased following an “intensive” weekend of talks on forming a government. Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael negotiating teams worked across the weekend on a number of issues, as well as conducting two sessions of talks with Regional Independents in a bid to … Read more
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael defend Lowry negotiations, but say he’s unlikely to be a minister TheJournal.ie Michael Lowry ‘fully confident’ he has no case to answer as Moriarty tribunal file goes to DPP The Irish Times What was the Moriarty Tribunal and what did it find? RTÉ News Taoiseach and Tánaiste refuse to comment on trust in … Read more