Civil War Classic ‘Tragedies of Kerry’ to be Re-launched this Weekend

Civil War Classic ‘Tragedies of Kerry’ to be Re-launched this Weekend

A reprint of Dorothy Macardle’s 1924 published classic account of the Civil War in Kerry will be re-launched in Tralee this weekend by Sinn Féin. Tragedies of Kerry, which was first published in 1924, just a year after the horrific events at Ballyseedy, Countess Bridge and Bahaghs, tells of the brutal Free State campaign to crush…

Teachta Daly Urges Minister McConalogue to Up Anchor

Teachta Daly Urges Minister McConalogue to Up Anchor

Sinn Féin TD for Kerry, Teachta Pa Daly, has called for the new Minister for Agriculture and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, to address the lack of support for inshore fishermen.  “I would like to extend my congratulations and best wishes to Minister McConalogue on his appointment. There is much to address within his portfolio and…

Deputy Daly and Sinn Féin Railing Against Wage Subsidy Scheme Removal

Deputy Daly and Sinn Féin Railing Against Wage Subsidy Scheme Removal

Sinn Féin TD for Kerry, Pa Daly, has criticised cuts to the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme (TWSS) due to come into effect next week while raising concerns that these will lead to permanent lay-offs by businesses in struggling sectors. One-Size-Fits-All Deputy Daly has called on the government to end its one-size-fits-all removal of wage supports…

Over 1,700 on Waiting List for Driving Tests in Kerry – Teachta Daly

Over 1,700 on Waiting List for Driving Tests in Kerry – Teachta Daly

Deputy Pa Daly, Sinn Féin TD for Kerry, has expressed his concern over the lack of detailed plans for the return of driving tests. “Figures from the Road Safety Authority (RSA) show a county by county breakdown of the number of people waiting for a driving test across the State,” said Teachta Daly. Skyrocketing of…

Fianna Fáil Reversal on State Pension Age is Despicable – Deputy Pa Daly

Fianna Fáil Reversal on State Pension Age is Despicable – Deputy Pa Daly

Sinn Féin TD for Kerry Pa Daly has described reports that Fianna Fáil may renege on commitments to defer the increase in the age of eligibility for a State pension next year as despicable. “Sinn Féin is the only party that will guarantee a state pension at 65,” said Deputy Daly. Fianna Fáil May Renege…

Leaving Cert 2020 ‘Should Not Go Ahead’ – Pa Daly, TD

Leaving Cert 2020 ‘Should Not Go Ahead’ – Pa Daly, TD

“Sinn Féin has been saying for some time that the Leaving Certificate should not go ahead this summer,” – according to Deputy Pa Daly. “Given the silence in the Roadmap for Reopening Society & Business on the Leaving Certificate, we feel it is less likely that it will proceed at the end of July,” Deputy…

Student Grants Based on 2019 Income Levels without Covid-19 Considerations

Student Grants Based on 2019 Income Levels without Covid-19 Considerations

The Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) grants application process opened last week without recognition that many families have had income reduced due to COVID 19. According to Kerry Sinn Féin TD, Pa Daly, the assessment is based on 2019 income and no provision has been made for the changed reality facing so many students and…

Pension Age Increase Should be Reversed – Cllr. Pa Daly

Pension Age Increase Should be Reversed – Cllr. Pa Daly

Sinn Féin Councillor Pa Daly has said that in government, his party would stop the upcoming pension age increase due to come in next year. Cllr. Daly will contest next month’s general election for his party in Kerry and is aiming to hold the seat held since 2002 by Deputy Martin Ferris. “The pension age…

Cllr. Pa Daly Welcomes General Election Announcement 

Cllr. Pa Daly Welcomes General Election Announcement 

Reacting to the announcement that a general election will take place next month, Sinn Féin candidate and Kerry County Councillor Pa Daly paid tribute to the man whose seat he endeavours to occupy. One of the Finest Republicans “In 2002 the people of this county elected one of the finest Republicans this country has ever…

Many Kerry GPs Wrongly Charging Patients for Blood Tests – Cllr Pa Daly

Many Kerry GPs Wrongly Charging Patients for Blood Tests – Cllr Pa Daly

Sinn Féin Kerry County Councillor, Pa Daly has said that many GPs in the county are wrongly charging medical card and GP visit card holders for blood tests and other essential services. Cllr Daly has been contacted by several people from across Kerry who have said that they are being charged for blood tests and vitamin…