by Emmet Doyle | Jan 20, 2026 | News
Aontú TD Paul Lawless is pacing the corridors of the European Parliament ahead of a critical European vote as part of Aontú’s intensive lobbying campaign as pressure mounts on those backing the EU–Mercosur trade agreement. Deputy Lawless is meeting throughout...
by Emmet Doyle | Jan 15, 2026 | Representatives
Leza is a mother of five young children and owing to this, she understands the joys and challenges faced by families in the North of Ireland and she advocates for policies that support families, from affordable childcare to the importance of SEN provision in schools....
by Emmet Doyle | Jan 15, 2026 | Representatives
Gemma Brolly is a dedicated community activist who believes in making things happen. Gemma will not sit back and wait, she will organise and take action. Gemma is mother to four children, an Irish medium teacher, Special Needs Co-ordinator and wife of a local farmer...
by Emmet Doyle | Jan 15, 2026 | Representatives
Peter Whelan has been farming just outside Slane for 20 years and sells free-range produce every Saturday at a local farmer’s market. He knows and understands the pressures on small and medium businesses, especially in these times of rising fuel and energy...
by Emmet Doyle | Jan 15, 2026 | News
The local Aontú cumann in Dublin Central has selected Ian Noel Smyth to represent the party in the upcoming by-election in the constituency. His candidacy has been ratified by Aontú’s Ard Chomhairle and party leadership. Speaking following the selection...
by Emmet Doyle | Jan 15, 2026 | News
Aontú leader and Meath West TD Peadar Tóibín has welcomed Aontú’s newest elected rep, Cllr Peter O’Donoghue, into Aontú today. An Teachta Tóibín stated: “I am delighted to welcome Cork County Councillor Peter O’Donoghue to Aontú. Cllr O’Donoghue is a fantastic...
by Emmet Doyle | Jan 15, 2026 | Councillors
Cllr Peter O’Donoghue joined the party in January 2026. Peter represents the people of Fermoy on Cork County Council, and was elected in 2024 with almost 1,800 votes. A keen community activist, Peter is an active member of Fermoy Rugby Football Club, where he...
by Emmet Doyle | Jan 14, 2026 | News
Government promises of a permanent school in Monaghan for children with special needs must be realised as a matter of urgency. Aontú Monaghan Rep Olivia Larkin, who is also Grants officer with SNAP (Special Needs Active Parents) says “This situation has been dragging...
by Emmet Doyle | Jan 14, 2026 | News
A special meeting of Limerick City and County Council is to be convened to address growing concerns about the proposed Shannon Pipeline Project. Aontú Councillor Sarah Beasley has successfully secured support from fellow councillors to call the meeting following...
by Emmet Doyle | Jan 12, 2026 | News
Aontú TD Paul Lawless, who addressed the national Mercosur protest over the weekend, said the next and decisive phase of the campaign now moves to the European Parliament. Deputy Lawless said that while public pressure has forced the Irish Government to step back from...
