Menu
13/03/2015
New Political Party Renua Ireland Launches
A new political party has been launched by former Fine Gael junior minister, Lucinda Creighton.
Named, Renua Ireland, Ms Creighton said that the party will be "open-minded" and believes in "independence of thought and challenging consensus".
Among the party's 16 key policy proposals they said that they will transfer maternity leave into parental leave.
Launching the party, Ms Creighton said that they currently had some 180 people who wanted to become party candidates, and a further 3,500 who have expressed an interest in getting involved.
(MH/CD)
Named, Renua Ireland, Ms Creighton said that the party will be "open-minded" and believes in "independence of thought and challenging consensus".
Among the party's 16 key policy proposals they said that they will transfer maternity leave into parental leave.
Launching the party, Ms Creighton said that they currently had some 180 people who wanted to become party candidates, and a further 3,500 who have expressed an interest in getting involved.
(MH/CD)
Related Irish News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
15 July 2015
New Political Party Launches
Ireland's newest political party has called on people to help them build a 'Republic of Equals'. The Social Democrats will be be jointly lead by its three founding members, TDs Catherine Murphy, Róisín Shortall and Stephen Donnelly.
New Political Party Launches
Ireland's newest political party has called on people to help them build a 'Republic of Equals'. The Social Democrats will be be jointly lead by its three founding members, TDs Catherine Murphy, Róisín Shortall and Stephen Donnelly.
15 July 2013
Bruton Announces Party's Parliamentary Party Team
Minister Richard Bruton, Fine Gael's Director of Elections for the Seanad Abolition Referendum, has announced the Party's parliamentary party team for the Referendum campaign. Meath East TD, Regina Doherty, has been appointed as Fine Gael’s Deputy Director of Elections.
Bruton Announces Party's Parliamentary Party Team
Minister Richard Bruton, Fine Gael's Director of Elections for the Seanad Abolition Referendum, has announced the Party's parliamentary party team for the Referendum campaign. Meath East TD, Regina Doherty, has been appointed as Fine Gael’s Deputy Director of Elections.
23 March 2012
Mahon Tribunal Recommends New Financial Restrictions
The Mahon tribunal has recommended that courts should be allowed to ban members of the Oireachtas who are convicted of bribery from holding public office and to remove their pension rights.
Mahon Tribunal Recommends New Financial Restrictions
The Mahon tribunal has recommended that courts should be allowed to ban members of the Oireachtas who are convicted of bribery from holding public office and to remove their pension rights.
02 January 2013
Minister Of State Calls For 'Rational' Debate On Abortion
The Minister of State has called for a "rational and respectful" debate on abortion. Lucinda Creighton made the call following a number of emails and letters she received from groups in favour of and against abortion as vile, disgusting and horrific. She added that she believes she is not unique in receiving such communications.
Minister Of State Calls For 'Rational' Debate On Abortion
The Minister of State has called for a "rational and respectful" debate on abortion. Lucinda Creighton made the call following a number of emails and letters she received from groups in favour of and against abortion as vile, disgusting and horrific. She added that she believes she is not unique in receiving such communications.
13 February 2020
Green Party Hold 'Positive' Meetings With Political Leaders
The Green Party has welcomed a number of "positive" meetings held in the days since the General Election. Green Party Leader Eamon Ryan said: "Today we opened discussions with a number of other political parties. I met with the leaders of Sinn Féin, Fianna Fáil, and Fine Gael. Shortly I will speak with the Labour Party.
Green Party Hold 'Positive' Meetings With Political Leaders
The Green Party has welcomed a number of "positive" meetings held in the days since the General Election. Green Party Leader Eamon Ryan said: "Today we opened discussions with a number of other political parties. I met with the leaders of Sinn Féin, Fianna Fáil, and Fine Gael. Shortly I will speak with the Labour Party.
-
Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:It will be cloudy with a spell of heavy rain pushing south through late evening and the early hours, soon followed by some clear spells. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
