Counting is to resume at 2.30pm in Longford-Westmeath on Tuesday to fill the constituencys and States remaining seats. As few as three votes separate Fine Gaels James Bannon and Labours Willie Penrose who are battling against elimination.
Date: Mar 02, 2016
Category: World
Source: Google
Government rift widens as rebels dig in on abortion
Outside of Peter Mathews, Terence Flanagan, John O'Mahony and James Bannon, it is believed that Galway West TD Brian Walsh still has significant difficulties. Others who are still not convinced include John Paul Phelan, Damien English, the two Wicklow TDs Billy Timmins and Andrew Doyle, and European
Date: May 05, 2013
Category: World
Source: Google
Rabbitte 'surprised' at bishops' abortion statement
Up to 20 Fine Gael TDs have raised doubts in recent months about the inclusion in any legislation of the threat of suicide as a ground for abortion. They include Minister of State Lucinda Creighton; John OMahony; James Bannon; John Paul Phelan; Regina Doherty and Patrick ODonovan.
At least a dozen of the partys Deputies have indicated they have concerns over it being included as a ground for abortion, including Minister of State Lucinda Creighton; John OMahony; James Bannon; Regina Doherty: and John Paul Phelan.