2 weeks Ago
Sinn Féin's sunny side It's all blue skies for Sinn Féin as Mary Lou McDonald said the mood on the ground is now "very reminiscent" of the last general election, during which Sinn Féin enjoyed a surge in support. "I think the weather reflects our mood. You know, this might be a winter election, but we have sunshine today.
"I know, talking to people, particularly over the last week, this sense of purpose now, this sense of energy has come back very, very strongly." Red line on the red line Green Party leader Roderic O'Gorman braved the cold alongside Patrick Costello at the Luas Red Line terminus at the 3Arena on Sunday morning, making it clear that a €10 billion investment in public transport will be an essential commitment in any government formation talks. A Luas system for both Cork and Galway, metropolitan rail services in Limerick and Waterford, Dart West, as well as increased local links around the country, are key demands.
"This is a red line issue for us. For too long in the previous decade, public transport was the poor relation when it came to transport spending in this country. We can't allow backsliding on these.
.. Elaine Loughlin & Paul Hosford, political staff.
