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Irish Independent
02-07-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
Potential job losses in Leitrim if heavy tariffs imposed on alcohol says councillor
An escalation of tariffs on alcohol products produced in Ireland could severely impact producers in counties like Leitrim, Donegal, and Sligo where multiple distilleries are operating. The EU and the United States are currently in talks in relation to trade and tariffs. The talks are due to conclude before next Wednesday, July 9, at which point the US president Donald Trump, had threatened tariffs of 50pc will be imposed if agreement is not reached. Earlier this year, large rate tariffs were paused for 90 days but there is currently a 10pc tariff on EU goods going into the United States. Leitrim Councillor Enda McGloin said the potential tariffs on alcohol would not only impact the sale of the products but also affect the growth and expansion of businesses. He said distilleries such as Drumshanbo Gun Power Gin in Co Leitrim need their product to be exempt from the tariffs or there is a risk of job losses. 'At Drumshanbo Gun Power Gin, 35% to 40% of product produced is currently going to the United States. 'My concern is if the trade agreement was to fall away and the American government proceed to impose a very serious level of tariffs on whiskey or other spirits produced here. 'Another concern is that in order to have a negative impact against Donegal Trump and the Republican party, that the EU would target Bourbon. 'This would trigger further reprisals which could then impact the sale of Irish Whiskey, French wines and numerous other goods. ADVERTISEMENT 'That would trigger a trade war which could add tariffs of up to 25% to 30% or more and that would have a dramatic impact on the future growth of enterprises here. 'It would also have a negative impact on long term growth and it may even result in job layoffs as there is a significant amount of people employed in the sector. 'Any sort of a scenario where the drinks industry within the European Union is targeted, it transfers itself down to the ground here in Leitrim and the Northwest,' said Cllr McGloin. Cllr McGloin added that Tánaiste Simon Harris has been in negotiations with Europe and it is hoped there will be no reprisals against Bourbon. 'He is hopeful that a coercive trade agreement between the European Union and the United States could be reached and would negate the need for any major tariffs. "We have to see what the outcome will be on the talks. "The drinks industry has asked the Irish government to support non retaliatory tariffs against Bourbon and the government has agreed on that and have let their views known to the European Union. "We have support in countries like France, Holland and other major producers in the EU. "I am glad to see the Minister for Trade clearly supporting Irish Whiskey and drinks companies in this difficult time and I hope this will pay dividends during the negotiations,' said Cllr McGloin. Despite the uncertainty, the distillery in Drumshanbo is operating at full production and is planning a €1.6 million expansion. Cllr McGloin believes a successful agreement could unlock major opportunities for the Northwest. 'If we can get over this and successfully agree, we could be in a position of a positive outcome. 'We could see dramatic growth and locally, long term strategic growth in the Drumshanbo production facility which could mean more jobs and more opportunities for the county and also for the Northwest,' said Cllr McGloin.
RTÉ News
01-06-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Leitrim end their campaign with victory over Tipperary
It was a long time coming, but Leitrim signed off on 2025 with their first victory as they defeated Tipperary by eight points at TEG Cusack Park. That win wasn't enough for the Connacht men to progress, however, as their -21 score difference was bettered by Antrim's -16 for the final third-placed qualification place. Stephen Poacher's debut win was achieved with goals from Jack Flynn, Tom Prior, and Joe McGloin, although they left a handful more behind them. This contest brought together two teams carrying a huge turnover of players from last year. Still, the opportunity for Tailteann Cup progression was clear, although Leitrim needed a heftier margin of victory than Tipp. Leitrim full-forward Darren Cox was a late withdrawal as McGloin came into their attack. Shorn of full-back line regulars in Jimmy Feehan and Jack Harney, Tipp U20 star Eoin O'Connell came in for his first start at full-back alongside Emmet Moloney. Leitrim targeted goals from the off. Moments after they met for the coin toss, Steven O'Brien slid in to strip opposite captain Mark Diffley before he could aim for the net. Then, Ben Guckian got inside only for Manus McFadden to produce a goal-saving block, which resulted in the corner-back exiting the field. From the subsequent move, Tipp opened the scoring with a lovely two-pointer by Cian Smith. The Clonmel Commercials youngster ended with 0-07 to his name. Leitrim didn't land a score until the 16th minute, but it was worth the wait. Guckian played a one-two with McGloin before slipping the ball to Flynn. Shane Ryan got a solid touch to Flynn's shot, but it bounced in off the crossbar. O'Brien's kick-out mark led to a levelling point by Emmet Moloney, but they wouldn't score again between the 20th minute and half-time. Guckian's pacy point moved Leitrim ahead before striking for a second goal in the 27th minute. Goalkeeper Daire O'Shea booted a free long, Barry McNulty won it on the run, and he released the influential Prior, who confidently picked out the bottom corner. McNulty won and converted a free, and it remained 2-02 to 0-03 at half-time despite a couple of late goal chances. Jason Madigan got in the way of Donal Casey's shot, while Prior dived to block Smith's drilled effort. The sides shared the first four points of the second half, with Daithí Hogan and Smith scores sandwiching those from Riordan O'Rourke and Flynn. But Leitrim were beginning to exploit the conditions through Guckian and O'Rourke points. After a Smith free, the Connacht side struck for their third goal. Conor Quinn produced a diving block on Seán O'Connor, and they countered with Diffley squaring for McGloin to palm home. Prior could've tacked on a fourth goal but chose to point for a 3-07 to 0-06 lead. Smith stroked over a two-point free in response, while Darragh Brennan had a shot at goal blocked by Diffley, who then limped off. Leitrim came close twice more in stoppage time, but McNulty and O'Rourke fired wide. Leitrim: D O'Shea; K Clancy, M Diffley, É McNamara; J Foley (0-01), D Casey, J Rooney (0-01); B McNulty (0-01f), C McGloin; J Flynn (1-01), K Keegan, T Prior (1-01); B Guckian (0-02), J McGloin (1-00), R O'Rourke (0-02). Subs: C Quinn for C McGloin (23, inj), T Hughes for Diffley (65, inj), D Feeney for J McGloin (67), E Harkin for Keegan (70). Tipperary: S Ryan; M McFadden, E O'Connell, E Moloney (0-01); L Boland, M Stokes, J O'Neill; P Feehan, K Costello; M Freaney, S O'Brien, C Smith (0-07, 1tp, 1tpf, 3f); D Hogan (0-02), D Brennan, S O'Connor. Subs: J Madigan for McFadden (6-14, temp), Madigan for McFadden (30, inj), C Fahey for Freaney (34), E Power for Feehan (52), M O'Shea for O'Connor (57), M Russell for Boland (60, inj).
Irish Examiner
01-06-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Leitrim end Tailteann Cup campaign on a high with Tipperary victory
Tailteann Cup Group 1 round 3: Leitrim 3-9 Tipperary 0-10 It was a long time coming, but Leitrim signed off on 2025 with their first victory as they defeated Tipperary by eight points at TEG Cusack Park. It wasn't enough for the Connacht men to progress, however, as their -21 score difference was bettered by Antrim's -16 for the final third-placed qualification place. Stephen Poacher's debut win was achieved with goals from Jack Flynn, Tom Prior, and Joe McGloin, although they left a handful more behind them. This contest brought together two teams carrying a huge turnover of players from last year. Still, the opportunity for Tailteann Cup progression was clear, although Leitrim needed a heftier margin of victory than Tipp. Leitrim full-forward Darren Cox was a late withdrawal as McGloin came into their attack. Shorn of full-back line regulars in Jimmy Feehan and Jack Harney, Tipp U20 star Eoin O'Connell came in for his first start at full-back alongside Emmet Moloney. Leitrim targeted goals from the off. Moments after they met for the coin toss, Steven O'Brien slid in to strip opposite captain Mark Diffley before he could aim for the net. Then, Ben Guckian got inside only for Manus McFadden to produce a goal-saving block, which resulted in the corner-back exiting the field. From the subsequent move, Tipp opened the scoring with a lovely two-pointer by Cian Smith. The Clonmel Commercials youngster ended with 0-7 to his name. Leitrim didn't land a score until the 16th minute, but it was worth the wait. Guckian played a one-two with McGloin before slipping the ball to Flynn. Shane Ryan got a solid touch to Flynn's shot, but it bounced in off the crossbar. O'Brien's kick-out mark led to a levelling point by Emmet Moloney, but they wouldn't score again between the 20th minute and half-time. Guckian's pacy point moved Leitrim ahead before striking for a second goal in the 27th minute. Goalkeeper Daire O'Shea booted a free long, Barry McNulty won it on the run, and he released the influential Prior, who confidently picked out the bottom corner. McNulty won and converted a free, and it remained 2-2 to 0-3 at half-time despite a couple of late goal chances. Jason Madigan got in the way of Donal Casey's shot, while Prior dived to block Smith's drilled effort. The sides shared the first four points of the second half, with Daithí Hogan and Smith scores sandwiching those from Riordan O'Rourke and Flynn. But Leitrim were beginning to exploit the conditions through Guckian and O'Rourke points. After a Smith free, the Connacht side struck for their third goal. Conor Quinn produced a diving block on Seán O'Connor, and they countered with Diffley squaring for McGloin to palm home. Prior could've tacked on a fourth goal but chose to point for a 3-7 to 0-6 lead. Smith stroked over a two-point free in response, while Darragh Brennan had a shot at goal blocked by Diffley, who then limped off. Leitrim came close twice more in stoppage time, but McNulty and O'Rourke fired wide. Scorers for Leitrim: J Flynn, T Prior (1-1 each); J McGloin (1-0); B Guckian, R O'Rourke (0-2 each); J Rooney, J Foley, B McNulty (free) (0-1 each). Scorers for Tipperary: C Smith (0-7, 1tp, 1tpf, 3 frees); D Hogan (0-2); E Moloney (0-1). LEITRIM: D O'Shea; K Clancy, M Diffley, É McNamara; J Foley, D Casey, J Rooney; B McNulty, C McGloin; J Flynn, K Keegan, T Prior; B Guckian, J McGloin, R O'Rourke. Subs: C Quinn for C McGloin (23, inj), T Hughes for Diffley (65, inj), D Feeney for J McGloin (67), E Harkin for Keegan (70). TIPPERARY: S Ryan; M McFadden, E O'Connell, E Moloney; L Boland, M Stokes, J O'Neill; P Feehan, K Costello; M Freaney, S O'Brien, C Smith; D Hogan, D Brennan, S O'Connor. Subs: J Madigan for McFadden (6-14, temp), Madigan for McFadden (30, inj), C Fahey for Freaney (34), E Power for Feehan (52), M O'Shea for O'Connor (57), M Russell for Boland (60, inj). Referee: T Murphy (Galway).
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Judges hear oral arguments in legal fight over McGloin vacancy
SCRANTON — A panel of senior Lackawanna County judges heard oral arguments Tuesday in the legal battle Democratic Commissioner Bill Gaughan and the county initiated last month seeking to remove the Lackawanna County Democratic Committee from the process of replacing former Democratic Commissioner Matt McGloin. Senior county Judges Carmen D. Minora, Robert A. Mazzoni and Vito P. Geroulo, who are collectively presiding over the legal matter, also heard arguments as to whether Gaughan and the county have standing to bring the civil case, whether county solicitor Donald Frederickson required authorization from a majority of commissioners to commence the litigation and whether the county should be removed as a party to it altogether. Tuesday's proceedings came more than a month after Frederickson and attorneys with the Scranton law firm Myers, Brier & Kelly filed a petition on behalf of Gaughan and the county asking the county Court of Common Pleas to amend a March 6 order on the process of replacing McGloin, who resigned in late February. Those parties specifically seek an amendment bringing the March 6 order into compliance with Pennsylvania Rule of Judicial Administration 1908, which would effectively remove the county Democratic Committee from the process of filling McGloin's seat for the almost three years remaining on his unexpired term. Lackawanna County Majority Commissioner Matt McGloin speaks during the budget hearing in the Lackawanna County Government Center in Scranton Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. The March 6 order signed by former county President Judge Trish Corbett maintained a replacement procedure established by the county's Home Rule Charter that tasks the Democratic Committee with providing the names of three potential appointees for consideration by the judges of the county court. The HRC process played out in late February when county Democratic Party leaders used a scoring rubric to narrow a list of 18 applicants to three finalists — former county economic development Director Brenda Sacco, Olyphant Borough Council President James Baldan and Scranton School Director Robert J. Casey — before the executive committee voted to advance those candidates to the judges. Corbett's order reset the clock on that process, giving the party five days from the date of the order to furnish the court with three potential appointees. County Democratic Party Chairman Chris Patrick resubmitted the same three names to the court the next day. By maintaining the HRC process, Gaughan and the county contend the March 6 order violated Pennsylvania Rule of Judicial Administration 1908, adopted by the state Supreme Court in 2019, which says the county court, not a political party, 'shall receive applications from any interested candidates for the position' pursuant to a deadline established by the court. President Judge James Gibbons, who succeeded Corbett as president judge March 17, paused the process of replacing McGloin pending resolution of the legal challenge. He also assigned the matter to the panel of senior judges Minora, Mazzoni and Geroulo. Before hearing arguments on the merits of the case — whether the process established by the HRC or the alternative process pursuant to Rule 1908 controls the replacement — the judges heard arguments for and against Republican Commissioner Chris Chermak's effort to remove the county as a party to the litigation. Chermak is opposed to the use of taxpayer money or county personnel to argue what he's described as a 'Bill Gaughan issue,' not a county issue. Representing Chermak on Tuesday were attorneys Paul J. LaBelle, the county's minority solicitor, and Howard Rothenberg. They contend Gaughan as a commissioner and the county lacked the authority to initiate the litigation without Chermak's approval. Attorney Adam Bonin, representing the county Democratic Committee, also argued that Gaughan lacks standing as a commissioner, as he can't be appointed to the vacant seat by virtue of the fact that he's already a sitting commissioner. Lackawanna County minority solicitor Paul J. LaBelle has a conversation next to county Solicitor Donald Frederickson before the commissioners' meeting in the county Government Center on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. (SEAN MCKEAG / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER) Attorney Dan Brier of the MBK firm, representing Gaughan and the county, argued among other points that Frederickson as county solicitor had a statutory duty to bring the litigation because the county has a legal interest in the matter. That interest, Frederickson said after the court session, is getting the appointment process right. Gaughan also has an immediate, direct and substantial interest in that respect, his attorneys contend. Rothenberg argued that the petitioners were confusing the concepts of duty and authority. Frederickson as the solicitor 'may have duties,' Rothenberg said, 'but he needs authority to act' — authority Chermak never granted. Chermak and his attorneys didn't take a position on the question of whether the Home Rule Charter or Rule 1908 should control the process of filling McGloin's vacant seat — a question Brier and Bonin addressed at length. The former argued that Rule 1908, adopted by the state Supreme Court, trumps the HRC, pointing to a section of the state constitution addressing judicial administration. That section gives the state Supreme Court the power to 'prescribe general rules of governing practice, procedure and the conduct of all courts' and notes that all laws 'shall be suspended to the extent that they are inconsistent with rules prescribed under these provisions.' Because the HRC process is inconsistent with Rule 1908, it should be suspended and superseded by Rule 1908 on constitutional grounds, Brier contends. But Bonin contends the question of how to fill a vacancy on the Lackawanna County Board of Commissioners is not a judicial matter, but a legislative one — essentially a policy decision — that Lackawanna County voters made when they adopted the HRC decades ago. The HRC as adopted by voters gives the county court the power to choose from a list of three candidates the Democratic Committee provides, but who those three candidates are is not up to the court, Bonin said. In adopting the HRC, county voters made a legislative choice empowering the county Democratic Committee to play that role in the replacement process, he argued. While the panel of judges didn't issue a ruling Tuesday, Mazonni noted that the matter 'appears to be a case of first impression,' meaning the issue before the court hasn't been addressed before. In other words, no court has been asked to decide whether Rule 1908 supersedes a home rule charter when there's an inconsistency between the charter and Rule 1908. As such, the panel's pending ruling will set a precedent, however the judges ultimately rule.
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
McDermott unanimously elected chair of Bi-County Airport Board
Mar. 27—PITTSTON TWP. — Luzerne County Council Member Lee Ann McDermott was unanimously elected chair of the Bi-County Airport Board on Thursday. McDermott replaces former Lackawanna County Commissioner Matt McGloin, who resigned earlier this month. McDermott had been serving as vice chair. McGloin resigned as a Lackawanna County commissioner to accept an assistant coaching position at Boston College football job that he quickly quit. McGloin, a former NFL and Penn State quarterback had agreed to join the staff of his former head coach, Bill O'Brien, at Boston College. McGloin abruptly decided to not take the Boston College job and he also decided to not return to his county commissioner's position. McGloin and fellow Democrat Bill Gaughan were elected in 2023 and took office as the county's majority commissioners in January 2024. Lackawanna County has not named a replacement for McGloin on the Board of Commissioners. McDermott thanked her fellow board members and immediately began the board meeting. A vice chair was not elected on Thursday. In other business: —Carl Beardsley, Jr., the airport's executive director, announced increased flights to Washington-Dulles International Airport. Effective March 31, there will be three daily departures and arrivals between Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and Washington-Dulles — departures at 6 a.m., 10:05 a.m. and 2:50 p.m.; arrivals at 9:42 a.m., 2:02 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. Beardsley said the 10:05 a.m. departure and the 9:42 a.m. arrival are new flights that will be offered beginning March 31. —Accepted the resignation of Eric McKitish, Pittston, director of marketing, communications and air service development, effective April 7. —Appointed Mark C. Bailer, Scranton, as director of public safety, effective March 21. —McKitish reported that the deadline for Real ID is May 7. —Beardsley reported passenger activity increased in January and February. He said passenger enplanements for the month of January 2025 increased 47.6% to 20,444 from 13,849 in the month of January 2024. In January 2025, 11 departing flights were cancelled, all for weather. This accounts for 702 (2.6%) out of a total of 27,208 departure seats. Also, 11 arriving flights were cancelled, all for weather. Passenger enplanements for the month of February 2025 increased 32.8% to 19,962, up from 15,027 in the month of February 2024. In February 2025, 7 departing flights were cancelled, all for weather. This accounts for 379 (1.5%) out of a total of 25,714 departure seats. Also, 7 arriving flights were cancelled, all for weather. —The board approved a HVAC maintenance agreement extension with Scranton Electric Heating & Cooling Service Inc., Throop, for professional services until current HVAC project is completed. The total monthly cost is not to exceed $2,974.17. —The board welcomed Betty J. Teichman, Bloomsburg, as assistant airport director, who began working on Feb. 24. Reach Bill O'Boyle at 570-991-6118 or on Twitter @TLBillOBoyle.
