Independent Ireland leader Michael Collins TD says his party will be contesting the upcoming byelections in Galway West and Dublin Central. Following Paschal Donohoe’s resignation, he also reacts to the general trend of Irish politicians going abroad to work for global bodies.
He called for immediate clampdown on the automatic allocation of cards
Decriminalisation debate
Put simply, the side that is less factional and more united around a leading candidate of their side has the better chance to win.
“Government mismanagement”
Said Connolly was “very respectful” of his views.
But there’s a difference between hoping for an event occurring, which is reasonable, and openly being seen to cheer for that event occurring, which can be foolish.
The problem is a political system full to the brim of people terrified that if the public were given the right to choose, it would not have chosen them.
Independent Ireland
‘Needlessly barbaric’
Independent Ireland say they are backing Maria Steen for the Presidency because she wants to represent those “who feel ignored and unrepresented by the political establishment.”
New development.