by Emmet Doyle | Aug 14, 2025 | News
“He’s lost his seat; he’s no longer a public representative so how do we ever make former Co. Meath Fianna Fail Councillor Tommy Reilly accountable for what SIPO(Standards in Public Office) has described as ‘reckless’ breaches of public ethics legislation”?. That’s...
by Emmet Doyle | Aug 8, 2025 | News
The absence of a formal Memorandum of Understanding with An Garda Síochána and HIQA on the care of vulnerable people in care settings underscores a deep systemic failure. That’s according to Aontú Louth Rep, Michael O’ Dowd who is a longtime advocate for the rights...
by Emmet Doyle | Aug 7, 2025 | News
The stark fact that over 4,000 farmers and fishermen have moved to job seekers allowance over the past decade is a shocking reminder of how these vital and valuable sectors are being pushed out of existence. Aontú Senator Sarah O’Reilly said that data released to her...
by Emmet Doyle | Aug 6, 2025 | News
That’s according to Aontú Cllr Ellen Troy who says that she is absolutely “Exasperated that a year and a half on from raising this issue, three houses in Fortlawn in Blanchardstown that were damaged by fire in March 2024 are still boarded up’ She says “This is just...
by Emmet Doyle | Aug 6, 2025 | News
“Random attacks on members of the Indian community in Ireland are both shameful and unacceptable. These are people who have come here to live, work and contribute to our society, and they deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. That’s according to Aontú’s...
by Emmet Doyle | Aug 1, 2025 | News
There is a growing disconnect between communities in working class areas in Dublin and the Gardai. That’s according to Aontú’ s Tallaght Rep, Saoirse Ni Chonarain who says that she sees more ‘disrespect’ being levelled at members of the force and says the deployment...
by Emmet Doyle | Aug 1, 2025 | News
Drug dealing and use has been found to be present in primary schools in Dublin 15. The Blanchardstown Local Drug and Alcohol Task Force (BLDATF) has published its research findings from its Drug and Alcohol Trends Monitoring System (DATMS). (July 2025) This is the...
by Emmet Doyle | Jul 23, 2025 | News
Aontú TD Deputy Lawless welcomed the Criminal Assets Bill on the floor of the Dáil last week and welcomed the additional powers it would give to the Criminal Assets Bureau. The Bill will strengthen CAB’s investigative powers with a new provision to allow them to...
by Emmet Doyle | Jul 23, 2025 | News
Aontú Leader Peadar Tóibín has criticised the revised National Development Plan announced today for dodging required investment in our national water infrastructure. Less than €13bn has been earmarked for water infrastructure, despite Irish Water’s director telling...
by Emmet Doyle | Jul 23, 2025 | News
Aontú Mayo TD Paul Lawless has raised alarm over the shockingly low levels of housing commencement in County Mayo, with just 103 new homes started in the first six months of 2025. “This is a shocking figure,” said Deputy Lawless. “It represents the...
