Sinn Féin MP John Finucane has extended best wishes to Mayor of Boston, Marty Walsh, after being nominated as Labor Secretary in the Biden administration.
The North Belfast MP said:
“I am delighted that Mayor of Boston, Marty Walsh, has been nominated by Joe Biden to take on the role as Labor Secretary in the Biden administration.
“I have had the honour of visiting Boston when Mayor of Belfast to meet with Marty Walsh, and I was delighted to host him in Belfast later that year.
“As Mayor, Marty actively worked to strengthen economic and cultural links between Boston and Belfast.
“Marty Walsh has a proud record of standing up for the rights of workers and families, and is also a great friend of Ireland having been a vocal opponent of any attempts to undermine the Good Friday Agreement during Brexit negotiations.
“I want to extend my best wishes to Marty Walsh in his new role as Labor Secretary.”
Transparency & accountability crucial to restore confidence at University of Limerick – @QuinlivanTD
Teachta Quinlivan's comments come following reports the Garda Economic Crime Bureau is examining issues relating to a controversial housing deal at UL.
Following a meeting with the families of the Stardust tragedy this morning, @MaryLouMcDonald has said that "a full state apology to the families must be made now, and it must address the systematic failure over 43 years".
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ICOB in danger of being becoming another failed government business support scheme – @loreillysf
“It's essential that the May 1st deadline for registrations is extended, and that government & local authorities engage with SME's to encourage take-up."
