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Sarah O'Reilly
Bailieborough-Cootehill LEA - Cavan County Council Cllr Sarah O’Reilly is Cavan’s hardest working councillor. She was rewarded for that work by the good people of Bailieborough-Cootehill when she topped the poll in this area in the local election 2019. Sarah is an Accountant [...]

By Aontú Press | 20 May, 2021

Mary T Sweeney
Letterkenny LEA - Donegal County Council COMMUNITY HOSPITALS • MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES • RATES BASED ON PROFIT MARGIN • CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTION FOR TEACHERS & HEALTH PROFESSIONALS • PARENTS DECIDE SEX-ED IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS • TOLERANCE FOR FAITH IN SCHOOLS • TRAINING [...]

By Aontú Press | 20 May, 2021

Gráinne McPhillips
Ballyjamesduff LEA - Cavan County Council Gráinne McPhillips from Drumnalaragh, Ballinagh is challenging for a council seat in Ballyjamesduff LEA in 2024. Gráinne stood for election in 2019, narrowly missing out on a seat but has continued to actively work for her [...]

By Aontú Press | 10 January, 2024

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 one point one 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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