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Government to appoint 23 new Junior Ministers in the coming weeks
The decision on who will fill out the Minister of State positions won't be released for another two weeks
Jan 16, 2025 18:26
Micheál Martin to be Taoiseach until November 2027
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael's respective parliamentary parties met this afternoon to discuss the contents of the Programme for Government.
Jan 15, 2025 18:13
Local Junior Minister-elect wants region to get its 'fair share'
Sligo Leitrim TD Marian Harkin will be appointed a Minister of State for Higher Education in the Department of Education.
Jan 15, 2025 18:02
Local Independent Ireland TD says party held 'constructive' government talks today
They held talks with negotiators in Dublin this morning, including Fianna Fail's Jack Chambers and Fine Gael's Helen McEntee.
Jan 9, 2025 13:05
Sligo-Leitrim TD tipped for Ministry appointment
Her Regional Independent Group is expected to form a coalition government with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael after Christmas.
Dec 23, 2024 07:40
Athlone protestors refute Government claims over damage to Lissywollen site
A statement from the Department states that during the disturbance, a member of the onsite security team was injured and one of the site's electrical blocks was damaged.
Dec 10, 2024 17:16
New Independent Technical Group to include Roscommon-Galway TD
The news has been announced by Independent Ireland party leader, Michael Collins.
Dec 7, 2024 14:09
Feighan believes government won't be formed before Christmas
The first sitting of the new Dáil takes place on December 18th, but it's unlikely a Taoiseach will be appointed that day.
Dec 5, 2024 13:24
'Councillors should be paid better - and there should be fewer of them'
Independent councillor Marie Casserly was eliminated on the eighth count in Sligo-Leitrim on Sunday, with almost 3,500 votes.
Dec 3, 2024 13:42
Scanlon wants Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael to go into government with Independents
Fianna Fail has 48 seats in the next Dail, followed by Sinn Fein on 39, and Fine Gael on 38.
Dec 3, 2024 07:44Shannonside Newsletter
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