Taoiseach, Táiniste, Fianna Fáil at new depths of self interest – Councillor Martin Browne

Councillor Martin Browne of Sinn Féin Tiobraid Árann has called on Táiniste and former Minister for Justice Frances Fitzgerald to resign. He adds his voice to the growing clamour for her departure, but says neither she nor her Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil colleagues in Government have shown any consideration for the effect their self-centered […]

Assistance with receiverships bringing Gardaí into disrepute – McGrath

Independent TD Mattie McGrath has called on the Minister for Justice and Equality Frances Fitzgerald to clarify the exact legal relationship that exists with respect to members of An Garda Siochana who assist in the execution of receivership/repossession orders. Deputy McGrath was speaking as fury has erupted in parts of rural Ireland over the shooting […]

Ellen O’Malley Dunlop Campaigns To Be The First Woman In 35 Years To Be Elected To The NUI Seanad Panel

Human rights campaigners, leading business figures, serving and former Ministers, health experts, children’s rights leaders and many others have now declared their support for the campaign by Ellen O’Malley become the first woman in 35 years to be elected onto the NUI panel in the Seanad. Frances Fitzgerald, Minister for Justice and Equality; Gemma Hussey, […]

Justice Peter Kelly Appointment May Have Breached The Law – McGrath

Independent TD Mattie McGrath has asked the Minister for Justice Frances Fitzgerald to confirm that all statutory obligations were fulfilled with respect to the proposed appointment of Mr Justice Peter Kelly to the Presidency of the High Court. Deputy McGrath was speaking after concerns were brought to his attention that the appointment may have breached […]