Senator Niall Blaney
@niall_blaney
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Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Northern Ireland and party lead on Good Friday Agreement Implementation Committee
Joined April 2013
Minister for Transport @DarraghOBrienTD has announced investment of €713m for regional and local roads in 2025. Over €42.4 million of this will go towards regional and local roads in Donegal.
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I look forward to the term ahead with the rest of my Seanad colleagues as we take our seats today. #seanadéireann
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I was delighted to have the opportunity to speak today during the first sitting of the 27th Seanad. I highlighted my desire to see much more interaction between Northern Ireland and the Republic. This includes the need for more opportunities given to young people from both sides
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I give my thanks at @HorseSportIRL for your Seanad nomination to the Agricultural Panel. I look forward to working closely with you as a crucial organisation in our equine industry that puts the welfare of the animal first with the highest standards.
Congratulations to Horse Sport Ireland nominee Senator @niall_blaney on his Seanad election
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It's official! Absolutely delighted to sign on for the next Seanad term today as #FiannaFáil Senator. Many thanks to all who voted for me, my family, my colleagues who supported me and @HorseSportIRL and @ICOS1894 for their nominations. I look forward to the new term ahead.
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A Chara, I wish you and your family a peaceful and happy Christmas with warm wishes for the new year ahead also. 🎄
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As I set out on my Seanad campaign, I wish to thank @HorseSportIRL and @ICOS1894 for their nominations.
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On BBC's 'The View', I put forward the importance of the @fiannafailparty Shared Island Initiative. Innovated by our leader @MichealMartinTD, it aims to continue to strengthen the ties between the Republic & Northern Ireland. #sharedislandinitiative
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Delighted to take part in the debate on BBC last night on the brain child of our leader Micheal Martin, namely the Shared Island Initiative
"We won't be forcing anything on anybody." @niall_blaney tells @MarkCarruthers7 that @fiannafailparty see the Shared island Unit as a way of improving life for future generations...
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RT @bbctheview: "We won't be forcing anything on anybody." @niall_blaney tells @MarkCarruthers7 that @fiannafailparty see the Shared island…
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Fantastic ceremony at Leinster House with the lighting of the Christmas tree 🎄. Many thanks to the amazing choirs present; The Garda Band, Kildare Community School Choir, St. Brigid's Community Choir - Kildare Town and Wicklow Male Voice Choir.
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Fantastic to hear confirmation that @FundforIreland will fund the hugely successful Poreto Project by @politicsinacti1 through 2025. Great to see the support for such an important initiative and hopefully it may encourage more to come.
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Thanks to @highlandradio for inviting me on to discuss the importance of initiatives such as the #PoretoProject by @politicsinacti1 in building peace and the need for more projects supported by @FundforIreland on a cross-community and cross-border basis.
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I encourage everyone to check out the fantastic work of @politicsinacti1 & their successful Poreto Project cross-border collaboration led by @CullenTherese. Fantastic achievement by both schools involved and long may it continue. Full video:
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I wish to commend Loreto Community School in Milford and Portadown College in Armagh along with @politicsinacti1 for their fantastic cross-border project collaboration backed by the International Fund for Ireland. A fine example of what can be achieved on this island by the youth
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The @PresidentIRL Award @GaisceAward is Ireland’s national youth award, a personal development programme for young people aged 14-25. Today we celebrate #LáGaisce, recognising all the participants, organisers and supporters. Comhghairdeas le gach duine ar Lá Gaisce!
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RT @fiannafailparty: Fianna Fáil in government has abolished in-patient hospital charges, of €80 per day, up to a maximum of €800 in a year…
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The Planning and Development Bill has been approved. This historic reform, spearheaded by @fiannafailparty in Government, reflects our commitment to creating a planning system that is fit for purpose, both now and into the future.
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RT @naiireland: Thank you @McConalogue & @niall_blaney for your support great to see a successful outcome to our campaign for a Consultant…
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This #WorldMentalHealthDay remember to mind your mind. Supports: Samaritans Ireland T: +353 1 671 0071 Pieta House T: 1800 247 247 Aware T: 1800 80 48 48 Bodywhys T: 01 2107906 Childline T: 1800 66 66 66 Irish Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy Tel: 01 230 3536
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