Taoiseach Leo Varadkar had a whistle-stop trip through Donegal on Tuesday for multiple engagements and community meetings.
From jobs boosts to bridges to MICA buildings and Brexit talks, here is a snapshot of what Varadkar got up to in Donegal:
E+I Engineering
Photo by Lorcan Doherty. Via Brown O’Connor
The Taoiseach’s day began on a positive note with the announcement of 90 new jobs at E+I Engineering in Burnfoot.
Varadkar spoke to hundreds of staff on the factory floor about the boost the €9.5million investment and support from Enterprise Ireland will bring to the region.
Read more here: www.donegaldaily.com/2018/09/11/success-story-of-ei-engineering-strengthened-with-jobs-boost
An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, with Julie Sinnamon, CEO of Enterprise Ireland and Philip O’Doherty, managing director, E+I Engineering. Photo by Lorcan Doherty
An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar speaking at his visit to the E+I Engineering to announce 90 new jobs.
Photo by Lorcan Doherty
An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, with Julie Sinnamon, CEO of Enterprise Ireland and Philip O’Doherty, managing director, E&I Engineering, during his visit to the Donegal based company to announce 90 new jobs. Photo by Lorcan Doherty
Cockhill Bridge
Varadkar officially opened the new Cockhill Bridge in Buncrana at 12noon. The new €3.15 million bridge replaces a 200 year old bridge which is being retained for pedestrian and cyclist crossings.
Speaking at the official opening, An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said “I am delighted to be here today in Donegal for the official opening of Cockhill Bridge, which will have a position impact on the daily lives of people living not just in Buncrana but right across the Inishowen peninsula.”
Read more here: www.donegaldaily.com/2018/09/11/e3-million-well-spent-taoiseach-officially-opens-cockhill-bridge
An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar officially opening the new Cockhill Bridge in Buncrana on Tuesday with Minister for State Joe McHugh TD and Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council Cllr. Seamus O’Domhnaill.
Cathaoirleach of Inishowen MD Cllr. Martin Farren with councillors of the Inishowen Municipal District, Council staff including Senior Engineer Brendan O’Donnell, Senior Executive Engineer Seamus Hopkins and staff from the Council’s Roads and Transportation Directorate
The new Cockhill Bridge in Buncrana
Cllr Martin Farren, Cathaoirleach of Inishowen MD speaking at the official opening of the new Cockhill Bridge in Buncrana on Tuesday.
Councillors of the Inishowen Municipal District with Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council and Deputy Charlie McConalogue
Councillors of the Inishowen Municipal District with Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council Cllr. Seamus O’Domhnaill and Deputy Charlie McConalogue TD along with members of the local community at the new Cockhill Bridge in Buncrana which was officially opened by An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar
Buncrana Tidy Towns
Varadkar did not fit a visit to Swan Park into his itinerary today, but he accepted a letter from Buncrana Tidy Towns Chair Paddy McLaughlin at Cockhill Bridge. The open letter calls for the funding to restore the much-loved amenity.
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is presented with a letter calling for the restoration of Swan Park. Photo Rachel McLaughlin
Buncrana Tidy Towns representatives: Paddy McLaughlin, Gerard Porter, and Willie McKinney. Photo Rachel McLaughlin
Meeting MICA Action Group
The Taoiseach and Minister Joe McHugh attended a private meeting at the MICA-affected home of a family in the locality. The emotional meeting was hailed as a positive step towards the group’s campaign for a redress scheme.
Mica Action Group members meet with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Minister Joe McHugh
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Minister Joe McHugh see the effects of MICA on an Inishowen home.
Letterkenny Chamber Business Lunch
The Taoiseach was the guest speaker at the Letterkenny Chamber President’s Lunch in the Radisson Blu Hotel Letterkenny. Brexit was a key issue on the agenda. Varadkar said the Government is ‘working tirelessly to get the best possible deal for this country’, while Chamber President Leonard Watson called for a steadfast commitment to his words.
Read more: www.donegaldaily.com/2018/09/11/taoiseach-promises-best-brexit-deal-possible-at-letterkenny-business
Cllr Seamus O Domhnaill, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, Leonard Watson, Minister Joe McHugh and Toni Forrester at the Letterkenny Business Lunch. Photo Clive Wasson
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