Independent TD for Donegal, Thomas Pringle, has urged the Taoiseach to realise that the Defective Concrete Blocks redress scheme will…
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Coughlan calls for more respect and diversity to achieve change in council chambers
by Rachel McLaughlin 2 years ago“We need to bring back a sense of respect into political life and support more women to become involved at…
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Donegal deputy shares survivors’ disgust over mother and baby home redress delays
by Rachel McLaughlin 2 years agoIndependent TD for Donegal, Thomas Pringle, read statements from survivors of Mother and Baby Homes into the Dáil record this…
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McHugh would consider retaking whip following Mica scheme changes
by Staff Writer 2 years agoDeputy Joe McHugh has said he would consider rejoining the Fine Gael parliamentary party if changes were made to the…
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Working families left out in the cold with little cost of living support – Doherty TD
by Rachel McLaughlin 2 years agoSinn Féin’s Pearse Doherty has shared his shock at the lack of support for working families in today’s cost-of-living package.…
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Nineteen of Donegal’s 37 councillors are at the gates of Leinster House this afternoon supporting the defective blocks campaign. A…
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Fine Gael Donegal welcomes visit from Junior Minister for Agriculture
by Staff Writer 2 years agoFarming issues were top of the agenda as Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine…
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Call for emergency action to tackle ‘runaway rents’ in Donegal
by Rachel McLaughlin 2 years agoSinn Féin spokesperson on Finance and Donegal TD Pearse Doherty has called on the Government to take emergency action to…
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Donegal seminar to promote need for more women in local politics
by Rachel McLaughlin 2 years agoA seminar to promote the need for more women in politics in the North West will take place this month with…
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Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has rejoined Fianna Fáil. Bertie led Fianna Fáil from 1994 but resigned from the party in…
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Donegal TD calls for anti-refugee sentiment to be urgently addressed
by Rachel McLaughlin 2 years agoIndependent TD for Donegal, Thomas Pringle, has told the Dáil that migrants are not to blame for crises in housing…
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‘Alarming’ decline of Northern and Western Region to be discussed in Brussels
by Rachel McLaughlin 2 years agoA series of meetings are to take place in the European Commission and Parliament in Brussels this week on the…
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‘It’s time to take the role of women farmers out of the shadows’ – McConalogue
by Rachel McLaughlin 2 years agoAgriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue says it’s time to put female farmers in the spotlight. Women make up less than one…
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Former Tánaiste Mary Coughlan to chair conference on women in farming
by Rachel McLaughlin 2 years agoFormer Tánaiste and Minister for Agriculture Mary Coughlan will chair a National Dialogue on Women in Agriculture conference this week. Ms…
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Women’s Day ‘flip’ to see female majority on Donegal County Council for one day only
by Rachel McLaughlin 2 years agoDonegal County Council is set to take part in a special day of awareness this March, where the roles will…
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Donegal’s newest councillor to take their seat in February
by Rachel McLaughlin 2 years agoDonegal County Council is set to welcome its newest councillor on 13th February. On that date, Ramelton native Pauric McGarvey…
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McConalogue calls for continued support for Ukraine’s agriculture sector
by Rachel McLaughlin 2 years agoMinister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue TD emphasised the need for ongoing support for the Ukrainian agriculture…
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Donegal TD slams forestry deal which will see 12,000 acres sold to British investors
by Staff Writer 2 years agoSinn Féin’s Donegal TD, Deputy Pearse Doherty, has criticised the controversial forestry deal between Coillte and British asset managers Gresham…
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Rail link to Donegal ‘will not be cheap’ but will be huge benefit – Eamon Ryan
by Staff Writer 2 years agoTransport Minister Eamon Ryan says the return of rail connectivity to Donegal will be very expensive, but should be looked…
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Picture Special: End of an era as Cllr Ian McGarvey retires from politics
by Rachel McLaughlin 2 years agoTuesday was a historic day in Irish politics as Councillor Ian McGarvey, Ireland’s oldest politician, formally retired. The 92-year-old Ramelton…