by Emmet Doyle | Jun 4, 2026 | News
The Aontú deputy leader said 31 years is not long enough for Stephen McCullagh, who will be out while still in his 60s after serving his sentence for the brutal killing of the Lurgan woman in her own home. Aontú deputy leader Gemma Brolly has said “life should...
by Emmet Doyle | Jun 4, 2026 | News
Serious concerns have arisen following confirmation from Tusla that it does not collect standardised national data on allegations of abuse involving children in State care. In a written response to Aontú Leader Deputy Peadar Toibín, the child and family agency...
by Emmet Doyle | Jun 3, 2026 | News
The Aontú leader says Children’s Health Ireland is hiding information on costs of tech services related to the new hospital, set to be the most technically advanced in Europe. Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín says CHI refused to give him a breakdown of contracts,...
by Emmet Doyle | Jun 3, 2026 | News
Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín calls for zero tolerance in the aftermath of the Grafton Street fatal bank holiday stabbing. Said Tóibín: “A ‘bin the blade’’ amnesty would be effective, along with gardai on foot patrols consistently in busy areas.” Deputy Tóibín...
by Emmet Doyle | Jun 3, 2026 | News
Senator Sarah O’Reilly has said the HSE’s new autism assessment protocol must be backed by significant investment in staffing and services, warning that families fear it could simply create another assessment pathway that leads to more waiting lists. While welcoming...
