“The Government spends nearly €2 billion on International Protection applicants – that is more than we spend on Agriculture; Rural and Community Development; Enterprise, Trade and Employment; Tourism, Culture, and the Arts; Defence; or Environment, climate, and communications,”

Massive congratulations to Independent Ireland Chairperson Ken O' Flynn on the official opening of his Mallow Office. A huge crowd was in attendance to wish him well. Stay tuned for an important announcement from Cllr O'Flynn and Independent Ireland tomorrow. Michael Collins TD

Back in a rainy Brussels: Many people are giving this a serious billing today - EU needs a shake-up. Let’s hope this is it

Independent Ireland Announce Ken O' Flynn as General Election Candidate for Cork North Central. “I am ready to deliver for the people of Cork North Central, the established parties have stopped listening to the people who elect them, and that needs to change. I am listening to

The European Commission Commissioner Elisa Ferreira who over-saw the introduction of the EU Just Transition Fund in Ireland is in front of our REGI committee in Brussels to answer questions this afternoon. Many people feel it has not supported the workers who actually lost their jobs. Let’s see what she

Speaking at his first meeting of the Regional Development REGI committee in the European Parliament in Brussels, MEP Mullooly told Elisa Ferreira the Portuguese Commissioner responsible for cohesion funds and the EUJTF that the complexity of the application process had prevented

This is the most important message I will send from the European Parliament this week - please watch …and then get the info you need in the comments below …Pieta HSE Community Healthcare West Independent Ireland

Independent Ireland's housing policy will lower rents, reduce building costs, support first time buyers, reform planning regulations, and encourage skilled tradespeople to return from abroad. Read our common sense housing policy here: independentireland.ie/housing @michaelC_IND_TD

It is only by working together that we can make a real change in Irish politics. Join Independent Ireland today: independentireland.ie/join Richard O'Donoghue TD @michaelC_IND_TD Michael Fitzmaurice

Reducing Planning Bureaucracy, Building More Homes. Streamlining planning permissions will reduce delays and get homes built faster. Time to cut the red tape! Read our housing policy here: independentireland.ie/housing #HousingSolutions #PlanningReform #independentireland

Speaking at his first meeting of the Regional Development REGI committee in the European Parliament in Brussels, MEP Mullooly told Elisa Ferreira the Portuguese Commissioner responsible for cohesion funds and the EUJTF that the complexity of the application process had prevented

I met with Ashling Dunne of SIPTU in Tullamore this afternoon to discuss grant aid of up to 22k for each worker losing their job in Cardinal Health. Thanks to Fergus McDonnell for joining us . The European Commission Globalisation fund will assist . Ashling will now progress

No surprises here. But worrying thing is Government seems indifferent. This was predicted by Failte Ireland report which said cost of turning tourism beds into refugee centres = €1bn. 9% VAT rate request ignored. High ESB & insurance. Apathy to importance of tourism.

Cllr Shane P O’Reilly Confirmed as Independent Ireland Candidate for Cavan/Monaghan in Upcoming General Election. Independent Ireland is delighted to announce the candidacy of Councillor Shane P. O'Reilly for Cavan-Monaghan in the upcoming General Election. A well-respected

Good news for Limerick 👏 Independent Ireland

Listening to a very familiar story on ⁦CountryWide⁩ this morning: farmers embraced ‘elephant grass’ crop plans in 2007 but Government was not listening. We did the same 10 years previously ⁦Irish Farmers Journal⁩ farmersjournal.ie/comment/blog/m…

Must Listen: Independent Ireland Policy Preview 🏥Healthcare: Automatic medical cards for all cancer sufferers. ➡️Immigration: New court sittings to expedite IPAS applicants, all appeals exhausted within 180 days. 🐄Agriculture: €1 Billion in additional funding for agriculture

Independent Ireland today announced the party's comprehensive agricultural and fisheries policy. The policy includes €1 billion in additional funding for agriculture and the creation of a dedicated Minister for Fisheries, reflecting the party's determination to protect Ireland's

Poll Topping Mayo Cllr Chris Maxwell Selected As Independent Ireland Candidate for General Election. Independent Ireland is proud to announce the candidacy of Cllr Chris Maxwell for Mayo in the upcoming General Election. Chris, a dedicated sheep and cattle farmer and agri