By Dan Walsh A Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District councillor will appeal on behalf of families to the Department and Minister for Housing to review social housing income thresholds in County Wexford and across Ireland on behalf of several families. Cllr Joe Sullivan, who is also current Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, explained the plan toContinue reading “Call for income review for housing applicants”
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Elected Wexford women seeking gender parity
By Dan Walsh Wexford Women Together, previously known as the Women’s Coalition, has been launched to acknowledge the notable milestone of eight female councillors currently serving on Wexford County Council. Wexford Women Together has formulated a new strategy and action plan setting out their core goals and objectives to inspire and empower women in WexfordContinue reading “Elected Wexford women seeking gender parity”
Casting your vote in Presidential Election
By Dan Walsh The election for President of Ireland to replace Michael D. Higgins will be held on Friday, with voting open from 7am to 10pm. The important message to the public is to participate in the electoral process and make use of your right to vote, as such opportunities are infrequent. On the ballotContinue reading “Casting your vote in Presidential Election”
Government in danger of collapse after Gavin withdrawal?
By Dan Walsh Fianna Fáil’s candidate Jim Gavin has announced he is withdrawing from the Presidential Election “with immediate effect”. In a statement, he said recent days gave him “cause to reflect”. Mr Gavin said: “I made a mistake that was not in keeping with my character and the standards I set myself. I amContinue reading “Government in danger of collapse after Gavin withdrawal?”
Deputy Brian Brennan with Irish delegation in New York.
By Dan Walsh Fine Gael TD for Wicklow Wexford, Brian Brennan is attending the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York as part of the Irish Government Delegation where world leaders will gather to discuss the greatest challenges facing the world today. Deputy Brennan has been selected for this delegation due to his consistently strongContinue reading “Deputy Brian Brennan with Irish delegation in New York.”
Research on political candidates with disabilities
By Dan Walsh A study on disabled political candidates in Ireland found financial costs and canvassing difficulties as key barriers to their participation in politics. The research included detailed interviews with seven political candidates with intersecting identities who have disabilities, along with representatives from eight organisations representing migrant, LGBTQ+ and Traveller communities, disabled people’s organisations,Continue reading “Research on political candidates with disabilities”
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