*Photograph: Martin Connolly This week we see International Women’s Day marked once more; an annual ritual of underlying and highlighting the ongoing second-class treatment of women in society and discussion on how things can improve.
*Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne (IND) and Cllr Donna McGettigan (SF). Photograph: Joe Buckley Clare TD, Violet-Anne Wynne (IND) has revealed a snub from Mary Lou McDonald (SF) was the “straw the broke the camel’s back” leading to her exit from Sinn Féin.
*Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne TD (IND). Photograph: Natasha Barton CLARE TD, Violet-Anne Wynne (SF) has said she was called “an effin eejit” by a female member of Sinn Féin when details of her unplanned pregnancy emerged.
Tánaiste Leo Varadkar (FG) has not ruled out stepping down as party leader when he is to become Taoiseach in a bid to damage one of Sinn Féin’s unique selling points.
A Kilkee man has claimed he was followed by members of Sinn Féin after tweeting criticism of the political party.
Violet-Anne Wynne (SF) is hopeful of paying back her rent arrears of €12,000 in the very near future.
Mark Twain once opined that, “Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your Government when it deserves it.”
*Photograph: John Mangan As negotiations continue surrounding the formation of the next Irish Government, Clare TD, Michael McNamara (IND) has confirmed he is to meet with both Sinn Féin and Fianna Fáil.
A planned Sinn Féin due to take place in Galway has been postponed “due to a coronavirus issue”.
They’re late out of the traps but Sinn Féin are determined to make up for lost ground.
