by Emmet Doyle | Mar 5, 2026 | News
According to statistics released to Aontú TD Paul Lawless, there are 149 children in state care in County Mayo, with the vast majority (144) in foster placements. The data, released to Deputy Lawless by Tusla, shows that there are 100 approved foster carers in the...
by Emmet Doyle | Feb 26, 2026 | News
Aontú will host its 2026 Ard Fheis in the Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise on Saturday 7th March. Hundreds of delegates are expected to gather to debate and discuss well over 100 policy motions. According to An Teachta Tóibín; “Aontú has experienced significant growth...
by Emmet Doyle | Feb 26, 2026 | News
A parliamentary question submitted by Aontú has confirmed that Belong To received €444,000 between 2020 and 2025 to deliver its Stand Up Awareness Campaign in schools. In addition, the organisation has received more than €1.3 million under the Youth Services Grant...
by Emmet Doyle | Feb 26, 2026 | Councillors, Our People
Cllr Darren Jack Kelly is a member of Fingal County Council for Swords. He joined Aontú in February 2026. Every area has different needs, and listening to residents has always been at the heart of his work as a County Councillor. Over the past year, he has worked...
by Emmet Doyle | Feb 26, 2026 | News
Speaking at Leaders Questions today in the Dáil, Aontú Leader and Meath West accused the government of eradicating the power of the Office of the Confidential Recipient. An Teachta Tóibín stated: The Office of the Confidential Recipient was founded in 2014 as a result...
by Emmet Doyle | Feb 26, 2026 | News
Swords Councillor Darren Jack Kelly is the second councillor within 2 months to join Aontú. Welcoming Darren Jack into the party, An Teachta Tóibín stated: “I’m delighted that Darren Jack Kelly is joining the Aontú elected rep team. Darren is extremely well got in his...
by Emmet Doyle | Feb 23, 2026 | News
The Minister for Sports, Patrick O’ Donovan is being urged to ‘keep a calm head and not overact’ following a serious incident in Oriel Park, Dundalk which saw a 12-year-old child being injured by a ‘flare’. Aontú Louth Rep Michael...
by Emmet Doyle | Feb 23, 2026 | News
A 90 year old Co. Louth woman with a broken hip who had to wait 100 minutes for an emergency ambulance is yet another glaring example of the need for a complete overhaul of the emergency ambulance service in the county and beyond. Aontú Rep for Louth, Michael O’ Dowd...
by Liam Reichenberg | Feb 21, 2026 | News
MLAs in the Assembly in Belfast are preparing to give themselves a 27% pay rise, justified by the “complexities of the job” while the workers who hold this society together — teachers, nurses, classroom assistants, waste and environmental services workers — have never...
by Liam Reichenberg | Feb 21, 2026 | Petitions
Support Gemma Brolly and Aontú with their petition to Stop MLAs Pay Rise. MLAs are preparing to give themselves a 27% pay rise, justified by the “complexities of the job,” while the workers who hold this society together — teachers, nurses, classroom assistants, waste...
