Local Independent Ireland councillors aren’t happy that they’ve been “locked out” of power in the new County Council, which meets for the first time tomorrow. They had been in talks with Fianna Fail for a pact that would’ve required the support of some independents and Sinn Fein. But now, it’s been revealed that Fianna Fail has entered a pact with Fine Gael instead – and despite already having a majority, it’s also taken on-board a number of independents. Speaking to Galway Talks, Independent Ireland Councillor Noel Thomas had this opinion on the abrupt about-face. The post Independent Ireland councillors unhappy after being “locked out” of power in new County Council appeared first on Galway Bay FM.

Source: Irish Independent June 20, 2024 13:10 UTC