A former member of the Seanad from Northern Ireland could thwart a voting pact between Fianna Fail and Fine Gael in two forthcoming by-elections after claiming that TDs and senators from both parties have privately promised him their votes.
A former member of the Republic s Seanad from Northern Ireland could thwart a voting pact between Fianna Fail and Fine Gael in two forthcoming by-elections after claiming that TDs and senators from both parties have privately promised him their votes.
Image source: Claire Barnett, RSPB NI
Conservation charity the RSPB NI is set to host a two-day conference to examine the future of sustainable farming and land management practices in Northern Ireland.
Inspired by the Oxford Real Farming Conference, the ‘Food, Farming and Land Convention’ is set to run on February 9 and 10.
Discussions on Tuesday will focus on the future of food systems while farming and land management will take centre stage on Wednesday, specifically looking at how these can deliver a more resilient future for Northern Ireland.
How do we achieve our vision for NI’s environment?
“The next 10 years will be critical in addressing some of the biggest challenges facing society today, with agriculture and land management playing a crucial role. But what is our vision for the future and how do we get there?” an RSPB spokesman said.
Former Mayor of Limerick gets boost in Seanad re-election bid
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THE former mayor of Limerick Maria Byrne has received a boost in her bid for re-election to the Seanad.
The former Fine Gael councillor and Senator is bidding for a return to the Upper House on the Agricultural panel in a by-election after Michael D’Arcy quit politics last year.
Although a date has not yet been confirmed for the election, what is known is that the those voting will only be members of the Oireachtas.
The Civil War parties have done a deal, meaning Maria Byrne is unlikely to face opposition from Fianna Fail in her attempt to win the seat. Conversely, Fine Gael will not run a candidate to oppose Fianna Fail, who will nominate a successor on the Industrial panel for Sinn Fein’s Elisha McCallion.