Tag: Fianna Fáil
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Obituary: Former MEP Brian Crowley dies at 61
Cause and context of death The political world in Ireland is mourning the death of Brian Crowley, a former Member of the European Parliament who passed away at the age of 61. He died after a period of illness, with Cork University Hospital confirmed as the place of treatment and his passing taking place in…
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Former MEP Brian Crowley Dies at 61: A Look at His Political Career
Tribute to a Long-Serving Irish Politician Brian Crowley, a former member of the European Parliament for Ireland, has died at the age of 61. The Cork-born politician passed away early this morning at Cork University Hospital, where he had been receiving treatment after a period of illness. His death marks the end of a notable…
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Former MEP Brian Crowley dies at 61: Tributes flow as Irish politics pays respects
Former MEP Brian Crowley dies at 61 Former independent and Fianna Fáil member of the European Parliament, Brian Crowley, has died aged 61 after a period of illness. The news was confirmed early this morning, with Crowley passing away at Cork University Hospital where he had been receiving treatment. His death marks the end of…
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Ruling Parties Block Fox Hunting Ban Bill in Ireland’s Dáil
Overview: A High-Profile Attempt to Ban Fox Hunting In a move that put animal welfare at the center of a national debate, Ruth Coppinger, a Teachta Dála from People Before Profit–Solidarity, introduced a bill aimed at banning fox hunting in Ireland. The legislation quickly became a flashpoint, drawing sharp lines between the coalition’s major parties…
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Dáil Votes Down Foxhunting Ban as FF, FG and Sinn Féin Oppose Bill
Overview: Dáil Rejects Foxhunting Ban Bill The Dáil has defeated a proposed bill that would ban foxhunting in Ireland. The legislation, introduced by People Before Profit Solidarity TD Ruth Coppinger, was rejected by a wide margin, with the final vote tally reported as 124 votes against and 24 in support. The result marks a significant…
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Fox Hunting Ban Bill Faces Opposition in the Dáil
Overview The Irish Parliament, the Dáil, saw a strong display of political division as Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Sinn Féin joined forces to oppose a proposed bill aimed at banning foxhunting. Introduced by Ruth Coppinger of People Before Profit Solidarity, the legislation was defeated in a 124-24 vote on Wednesday night. The result underscores…
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Taoiseach Aware of Gavin Tenant Issue Before Fianna Fáil Presidential Bid Selection
Background Irish politics has been focused on the upcoming presidential bid by a former rugby captain, with Fianna Fáil seeking to present a candidate who could appeal to a broad coalition. In the run-up to the party’s selection process, questions emerged about whether the party leadership, including the Taoiseach, were aware of a potential issue…
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Micheál Martin Resists Confidence Motion Pressure as Fianna Fáil Weathering Election Fallout
Context: A leader under pressure but choosing restraint Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin has signaled that he will not table a motion of confidence in his leadership of Fianna Fáil, arguing that the party’s controversy surrounding its presidential election campaign has already dragged on long enough. In the wake of a tumultuous period for Fianna Fáil,…
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Taoiseach Says He Was Briefed on Gavin Tenant Issue Ahead of Fianna Fáil’s Presidential Cavour Selection
Background: Gavin’s nomination and the alleged tenant issue Fianna Fáil announced Jim Gavin as its presidential election candidate after a party leadership selection that saw him overcome MEP Billy Kelleher. In the days that followed, questions emerged about a potential dispute involving a tenant connected to Mr. Gavin. The party, the candidate, and the Taoiseach…
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Micheál Martin Won’t Back Confidence Motion — Fianna Fáil Pressure After Election Controversy
Header: Martin declines a confidence motion as Fianna Fáil grapples with election fallout Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin has signaled that he will not back down from his leadership by ruling out a motion of confidence in himself. In a pointed response to questions about the party’s recent presidential election controversy, Martin argued the dispute has…