Martin will not ask Hanafin or Andrews to shift constituency
Tuesday, February 1st, 2011Link to Original ArticleHARRY McGEE, Political Correspondent FIANNA FIL leader Michel Martin has confirmed he will not ask either of the partys Dn Laoghaire TDs, Mary Hanafin or Barry Andrews, to transfer to the neighbouring constituency of Dublin South. Minister for Tourism Ms Hanafin became party deputy leader in the new Fianna Fil front bench [...]
Hanafin unwilling to reveal vote on leadership
Monday, January 31st, 2011Link 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 [...]
Divisions grow in Fianna Fáil over general election strategy
Sunday, January 9th, 2011Niamh Connolly Sunday Business Post Fianna Fáil is ramping up its selection conventions, as concern grows over its strategy to allow high-profile TDs to run in the same constituencies, despite fears of a collapse in party support. The next election will see strong internal competition between Fianna Fáil TDs to hold onto their seats, particularly [...]
