Tag Archives: Michael Lowry

The government is expected to push forward its plan to allow Michael Lowry’s Regional Independent group to operate as a “hybrid” technical group spanning both the government and opposition. The proposal is set to be presented at the Dáil reform committee meeting on Tuesday, despite strong opposition from rival parties. During a five-hour meeting on Friday, no resolution was reached …

The ongoing dispute over speaking rights in the Dáil remains unresolved, with Sinn Féin TD David Cullinane emphasizing that opposition members cannot compromise on the issue. His comments come as Government TDs prepare to push forward a proposal at Tuesday’s Dáil reform committee that would allow the Regional Independent technical group to function as a “hybrid” group with a presence …

The Dáil reform committee deliberates this afternoon in an attempt to reach some resolution to the continuing dispute over whether a group, such as the Regional Independents, can be aligned with both the Government and the opposition. Opposition parties have written in to say they will only accept a new technical group involving Michael Lowry if it is officially part …

Independent TD Michael Lowry has sought permission to come into the Dáil to reply to allegations levelled against him by Sinn Féin TD Pearse Doherty. Speaking to RTÉ’s *This Week*, Mr Lowry said he had written formally to the Ceann Comhairle’s office, seeking an early opportunity to make a personal statement on the floor of the Dáil in response to …

Education Minister Norma Foley has stated that Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael negotiators are fully committed to establishing a government by January 22. As part of the Fianna Fáil negotiation team, Foley emphasized that there is a strong resolve to create a sustainable five-year government program. Speaking on RTÉ’s Saturday with Colm Ó Mongáin, Foley expressed the team’s determination to …

The Regional Independent Group is poised to become a key component of the next government. This group, consisting of nine TDs—Michael Lowry, Noel Grealish, Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran, Seán Canney, Marian Harkin, Verona Murphy, Carol Nolan, Barry Heneghan, and Gillian Toole—will appoint a negotiating team next week to engage in government formation talks with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael. Michael Lowry, …