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Denise Mullen
Denise Mullen was born and educated in South Tyrone, during the early troubles, Denise’s Father Denis was brutally murdered by Loyalist assassins, these assassins were facilitated and directed by sinister elements within the police and army. Denise has fought a [...]

By Aontú Press | 20 May, 2021
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Emmet Doyle
Emmet Doyle is the Aontú councillor for Ballyarnett on Derry City and Strabane District Council. Emmet was brought up in Creggan and the Bogside and became a community activist at an early age, serving on Derry City Shadow Council and then [...]

By Aontú Press | 20 May, 2021
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The Irish political system is radically broken



In Ireland the vast majority of elected representatives put a finger in the air to check which way the political wind is blowing. They have one eye on their leaders – seeking brownie points – and another eye keeping their seat safe. If elected reps shut up and do as they’re told, they are promoted; if they stand up for what they believe in, they are demoted. No wonder we have the political class we have. No wonder a half a billion euro is being buried in a hole under the National Children’s Hospital and that Stormont is in stalemate.



Throughout Ireland, many people are now afraid to say what they feel, many are afraid to respectfully engage on a range of different topics. Many feel there is a new censorship and a new political correctness in Ireland, that opposition to the establishment is being deleted.



Respectful opposition is not the enemy. Respectful opposition is a critical element of a functional democracy. Aontú will have the backbone to stand up, without fear, for you.




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