by Emmet Doyle | Mar 19, 2026 | News
Following a meeting at Leinster House today, between the Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) and the Minister for Transport, Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín TD has welcomed the engagement and called for the government to follow through with significant fiscal support for...
by Emmet Doyle | Mar 19, 2026 | News
The Minister for Agriculture has disclosed in response to a Parliamentary Question from Aontú TD Paul Lawless that between 30% and 70% of sheep infected with Blue Tongue in some EU member States have died. Speaking today, Deputy Lawless said: “I am shocked to...
by Emmet Doyle | Mar 19, 2026 | News
Aontú Leader Peadar Tóibín TD has called for an immediate freeze on the upcoming May Carbon Tax hike and a reduction in fuel duties following a 35c per litre surge in diesel prices over the last fortnight. With the State now collecting an additional €40 million in tax...
by Emmet Doyle | Mar 16, 2026 | News
Aontú TD and Meath West TD Peadar Tóibín has submitted parliamentary questions to each Minister and Junior Minister asking how much Carbon will their St Patrick’s Day foreign travel emit. An Teachta Tóibín seeks this information before the government consider hiking...
by Emmet Doyle | Mar 10, 2026 | News
Aontú Leader and Meath West TD Peadar Tóibín has called on the government to suspend Carbon Tax Increases while fuel prices surge. An Teachta Tóibín stated: “This week sees fuel prices hit €2 a litre. Home heating oil has reached €880 for 500 litres. These are...
by Emmet Doyle | Mar 10, 2026 | News
A large crowd gathered in Brannen’s Pub, Newport, on Monday evening for a public meeting organised by Paul Lawless TD to discuss the proposed commercial seaweed‑harvesting licence for Clew Bay. The venue was packed to capacity, with standing room only. Those present...
