Ireland Election News

Link to Original ArticleSTEPHEN COLLINS FIANNA FIL has selected two Ministers to contest Dn Laoghaire-Rathdown in the forthcoming general election, despite deep misgivings in the party that the strategy could lead to a loss of both seats. Minister for Culture, Sport and Tourism Mary Hanafin and Minister of State for Children Barry Andrews were selected [...]

Link to Original ArticleFIANNA FAIL leader Micheal Martin last night insisted it was “absolutely credible” to appoint 14 people who have never served in Cabinet to his new-look frontbench. Controversial former ministers such as Willie O’Dea and John McGuinness are returning to the frontline of Fianna Fail, under the new line-up of 21 spokespeople. Mr [...]

Link to Original ArticleLOUTH Justice Minister Dermot Ahern’s retirement and Ceann Comhairle Seamus Kirk’s automatic election leaves FF with a new line-up of James Carroll and Declan Breathnach presumably fighting for one seat. FG’s Fergus O’Dowd awaits the identity of his running mate — potentially Louth county football manager Peter Fitzpatrick. Labour’s Ged Nash is [...]

Link to Original ArticleMARY MINIHAN PARTY MEETINGMINISTER FOR Tourism Mary Hanafin did not disclose how she voted in the motion of confidence in Taoiseach Brian Cowen at last nights Fianna Fil parliamentary party meeting. There were 17 speakers, eight of whom spoke in favour of the motion and eight of whom spoke against, while Ms [...]

RTE News Labour Party TD Brian O’Shea has become the latest deputy to announce he will not contest the forthcoming election. Mr O’Shea has represented Waterford since 1989. In a statement this morning, he said he had arrived at this ‘very difficult’ decision following long reflection and discussions with his family over Christmas. He said [...]