Fianna Fáil TD for Louth and Spokesperson on Cross Border Co-operation Declan Breathnach has called on Country Squire magazine to apologise and withdraw an article entitled “Eire- Get stuffed” from its website. The disparaging article, which was posted on Thursday, advocates for a hard Brexit and argues that the Republic of Ireland is “disloyal”. Deputy […]

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Cross-Border Co-Operation Declan Breathnach TD has criticised the ongoing failure to restore the Assembly and Executive in Northern Ireland and says that the absence of an Assembly is wasting the best chance for investment in a new Narrow Water Bridge that we have seen for years. Deputy Breathnach commented, “There has […]

Fianna Fáil TD Spokesperson on North-South Bodies and Cross-Border Co-Operation Declan Breathnach has said it is imperative that a deal is reached on the Northern Ireland Assembly talks before the new deadline of Monday 3rd July. Deputy Breathnach said, “It’s time for politicians from all sides to step up to the plate, leave their disruptive […]

Fianna Fáil TD for Louth Declan Breathnach has criticised the Communications Minister for failing to take action on mobile phone coverage. Despite claims of 90% coverage by some mobile operators, the reality on the ground is that coverage in many parts of County Louth is completely sub-standard. Deputy Breathnach said, “I have been contacted a […]

Fianna Fáil TD for Louth Declan Breathnach says he is disappointed to learn that the Government has failed to undertake a cost-benefit analysis on the possibility of building a high speed railway line between Dublin and Belfast. Last month it was reported that the Government was at an advanced stage in pushing for EU funding […]