Politics
The very latest in Politics across Donegal
TIME FOR BIG COMPANIES TO PAY FAIR SHARE OF TAX, SAYS TD
Responding to the comments from the head of the OECD on Ireland’s corporation tax today Sinn Féin finance spokesperson Pearse Doherty said he welcomes the … more
DUBLIN TO LETTERKENNY BUS EIREANN ROUTE MUST BE WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE – FINE GAEL
Fine Gael’s Joe McHugh TD and Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh have told Bus Éireann management that 21st century standards require full wheelchair accessibility for customers on … more
IRISH FORESTS NOT FOR SALE – SENATOR HARTE
Today’s decision not to sell of harvesting rights on Irish forests shows the public interest has been put first, Senator Jimmy Harte has said. “The … more
DOHERTY DEMANDS GOVERNMENT GIVES PEOPLE ‘BREAK FROM AUSTERITY’
Sinn Féin Finance spokesperson Pearse Doherty has said the upcoming budget must give people a break from austerity. Deputy Doherty was commenting today as the … more
MCCONALOGUE- GOVERNMENT ARE ENGAGED IN RELENTLESS ATTACK ON CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Education Charlie McConalogue has expressed his outrage at the government’s plans to further slash school supports for children with special needs. … more
COMMITTEE ‘OVERWHELMED’ BY SUPPORT FOR JOHN DOWNEY
The John Downey Defence Fund has welcomed the support they received from the people of Donegal after a fundraising dance at the weekend. The committee … more
STAFFING BAN TO BLAME FOR CRITICAL REPORTS OF DONEGAL HOSPITALS, SAYS COUNCILLOR
Speaking in response to the recent HIQA report on St Joseph’s Community Hospital in Stranorlar and the plans of the HSE to close up to … more
DEPUTY THOMAS PRINGLE’S PARLIAMENTARY ASSISTANT CLAIMS SHE WAS UNFAIRLY DISMISSED
A woman employed as a parliamentary assistant to Independent TD Thomas Pringle has claimed she was unfairly dismissed. Joan Blackbyrne is taking a case against … more
MCCONALOGUE – DONEGAL FAMILIES FACE FURTHER HIKE IN HEALTH INSURANCE COSTS
Donegal Deputy Charlie McConalogue has urged the government to wake up to the deepening crisis in the health insurance sector, as thousands of Donegal families … more
Ó DOMHNAILL – RELIEF NEEDED FOR FARMERS IN FINANCIAL DIFFICULTY
Fianna Fáil Seanad Spokesperson on Agriculture, Brian Ó Domhnaill , has called on the Minister for Agriculture, Simon Coveney, to ensure there is early payment … more
