All the updated news related to regional independent group

All the news related to regional independent group updated in real time

Found 15

forregional independent group

Order by:

National News

SF to consider ‘all options’ if Government presses ahead with speaking row plan

Mary Lou McDonald has not ruled out a Dail walkout by Sinn Fein if there is no resolution to the row over speaking time allocated to independent TDs who support the Government. The Sinn Fein president branded the Government’s proposed compromise to ...

02 Feb 2025 at 16:24

Home

BREAKING: Michael Lowry to form part of next Irish Government

A deal has been reached to form Ireland’s next government, after an agreement was finalised between Fianna Fail, Fine Gael and Michael Lowry and the Regional Independent Group. It now paves the way to the formation of the country’s next government....

15 Jan 2025 at 08:58

Home

LATEST: Ceann Comhairle refuses to recognise Michael Lowry's technical group

The Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy has refused to recognise four Government-affiliated independent TDs as an opposition grouping for speaking rights. It comes after furious scenes in the Dáil last month over how speaking time should be allocated ...

04 Feb 2025 at 09:28

General Election

REACTION: 'I don't think seating arrangements are the issue,' says Michael Lowry

A row that disrupted parliamentary procedures to elect an Irish Taoiseach has been resolved after an intervention from the speaker of the Dáil chamber. A Government spokesperson said they accepted Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy’s recommendation ...

05 Feb 2025 at 07:00

Home

LATEST: Tensions flare in Dáil amidst argument over Lowry group speaking rights

The Government and Opposition remain completely at odds over how to resolve a dispute on the speaking rights for independent TDs who supported the formation of Government but did not receive ministerial roles. The Government position was that ...

27 Feb 2025 at 12:12

National News

Fine Gael and Fianna Fail leaders welcome agreement to shape next government

The leaders of Ireland’s next coalition government have welcomed an agreement that will shape the country’s political landscape over the next five years. The draft programme for government will be presented to the Fine Gael and Fianna Fail ...

15 Jan 2025 at 15:16

Home

BREAKING: 'Shameful display of obstruction,' Michael Lowry fumes as group silenced

Tipperary TD Michael Lowry has today issued a statement regarding the standing of his Regional Independent Group regarding the formation of the new Government. The statement comes following the suspension of the Dáil yesterday, January 22,...

23 Jan 2025 at 12:00

National News

McDonald vows Sinn Fein will not back down in row over Dail speaking time

Mary Lou McDonald has insisted her party will not back down on a row over speaking time allocated to independent TDs who support the Government. The Sinn Fein president said the ongoing row could be easily resolved when the Government ...

03 Feb 2025 at 15:50

National News

Martin ‘absolutely committed’ to serving three years as taoiseach

Micheal Martin has said he is “absolutely committed” to serving three years as taoiseach as he hailed the ambition of a new draft programme for government, which is expected to lead to the formation of Ireland’s next government. The ...

15 Jan 2025 at 20:32

National News

Harris says government formation talks approaching ‘landing zone’

A rotating Taoiseach arrangement will be part of the next government, Fine Gael leader Simon Harris has insisted. Mr Harris also said it is “possible” there will be a government by January 22, adding that formation talks have been ...

07 Jan 2025 at 16:08

Home

LATEST: Lowry issues statement on Regional Independent TDs Government programme influence

Michael Lowry has issued a statement regarding the influence he and his Regionl Independent Group had over the new Government programme. The statement comes in light of he and his group's agreement to form part of the new ...

15 Jan 2025 at 16:59

National News

Dail row over speaking time resolved after Ceann Comhairle’s intervention

A row that disrupted parliamentary procedures to elect an Irish premier has been resolved after an intervention from the speaker of the Dail chamber. A Government spokesperson said they accepted Ceann Comhairle Verona ...

04 Feb 2025 at 15:47

Years
2026

Iconic Media is Ireland's largest independently owned regional newspaper and media group, with an unrivalled audience in print, online and mobile. We have 19 regional newspapers and 21 digital sites.

Iconic Digital Titles

Iconic Print Titles

Letterkenny Live

This publication supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice of the Press Council. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at www.presscouncil.ie, Lo-call 1800 208 080 or email: info@presscouncil.ie.