MARY HARNEY ACKNOWLEDGES NOEL GREALISH'S DILEMMA

Date Published: 12-Sep-2008

Former leader of the Progressive Democrats, Mary Harney, says Noel Grealish as a career politician is concerned about the future of the party.The Galway West T.D has been attempting to quash speculation about his plans to leave the PDs for Fianna Fáil.In a statement released earlier today, Noel Grealish says he has spoken to PD leader, Senator Ciaran Cannon and will be taking part in a root and branch review of the party's future.In the meantime, he says he will remain a member of the PD parliamentary party.Deputy Grealish has refused to comment further to Galway Bay fm news on his position, despite constituents demanding a clearer indication of his long term plansAlso, party leader Senator Ciaran Cannon from Carrabane in Athenry, has not responded to our numerous requests to comment on the latest situation regarding Noel GrealishHowever former leader Minister Harney did speak to Galway Bay fm news and says Deputy Grealish is committed to his political careerMinister Harney, who was a founder of the PDs, says it has been difficult for all members of the Progressive Democrats Party, including Noel Grealish since the General Election