On Friday the 8th of January the general scheme of the Electoral Reform Bill 2020 was published. This Bill seeks to set up an independent Electoral Commission to perform the functions assigned to it by this Act.. Micheal Martin determined to survive: https://youtu.be/Jpo9bsHhAs4 Irish Politics 2020: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2piodKlp28aRycUGLTgrcH8ovjMEbwGC Email: [email protected]

At a packed AGM which proved the old Renua was underselling itself, the new Renua finally confounded its mainstream critics and found a focus and identity. The Irish Identity and the Irish People - a niche that should be the mainstream, which could drive Renua into the limelight! At the AGM held in the Maldron Hotel, Renua discovered that the addition of "Nation State" to its "Six Pillars" in their constitution  was more popular than they expected, as many had to crowd standing into the back of the room. This change to their steering document was accompanied by the announcement of 20 Candidates for the Local Elections in May 2019, with many more to come as they continue their recruitment drive. They had already previously announced an MEP candidate. Leader John Leahy asked members present to get people interested in running in local elections to contact them. Members also voted on a new Chairman and Treasurer with the newly elected Chairperson Neil O Mahony f