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Concrete levy will further punish mica-affected households – Pringle TD
by Staff Writer 3 years agoIndependent TD for Donegal Thomas Pringle has told the government that no matter how they ‘dress up’ the concrete levy,…
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Cllr Gary Doherty taking temporary step back due to personal issues
by Staff Writer 3 years agoDonegal County Councillor Gary Doherty has announced that he is taking a break from politics for a short while. In…
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‘On what planet does this make sense?’ – Tánaiste is asked to defend concrete levy
by Rachel McLaughlin 3 years agoThe cost of the Mica scheme has to be “borne in the round by society” the Tánaiste has said. Minister…
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Citizens should be at the heart of shaping a ‘new Ireland’ – Cllr McMonagle
by Rachel McLaughlin 3 years agoDonegal Sinn Féin Councillor Gerry McMonagle is calling for an all-island Citizens’ Assembly to debate and discuss our constitutional future.…
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Window of opportunity as €20M fund on the way for ‘lagging’ west and north west
by Staff Writer 3 years agoThe West and North West of Ireland has entered a critical time to boost development after being downgraded by the…
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‘Families relying on food banks shows Government policies are not working’ – Pringle TD
by Rachel McLaughlin 3 years agoIndependent TD for Donegal, Thomas Pringle, says it’s no wonder that people are frustrated and worried about the cost of…
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Sinn Féin ‘budget for change’ would give workers and families a break – Doherty TD
by Rachel McLaughlin 3 years agoSinn Féin Finance Spokesperson Pearse Doherty TD says his party’s alternative budget would tackle the cost-of-living crisis head-on. The Sinn…
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Marine Minister Charlie McConalogue has called for the seafood sector to benefit from any business supports provided in Budget 2023.…
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Budget must deliver urgent supports for fishing industry – Mac Lochlainn
by Rachel McLaughlin 3 years agoSinn Féin TD Pádraig Mac Lochlainn has called on the Minister for the Marine Charlie McConalogue to introduce an emergency…
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Pension changes to reward people who work beyond the age of 66
by Staff Writer 3 years agoPeople who work beyond the age of 66 will be paid higher pension rates under a major reform of the…
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Bertie Ahern should be readmitted to Fianna Fáil – Blaney
by Staff Writer 3 years agoDonegal Senator Niall Blaney says Fianna Fail should allow former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern back into the party. Today’s Irish Examiner…
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Doherty and Mac Lochlainn seek backing for energy cost cutting plan
by Staff Writer 3 years agoDonegal Sinn Féin TDs Pearse Doherty and Pádraig Mac Lochlainn have called on the two government TDs in Donegal, Minister…
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Energy breaks for people who can afford them is ‘mad’ – Donegal TD
by Rachel McLaughlin 3 years agoIndependent TD Thomas Pringle has said that the government’s €200 energy bill reductions at the start of the year should…
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Liz Truss wins race to be Britain’s new Prime Minister
by Rachel McLaughlin 3 years agoLiz Truss is to be elected as Britain’s new Prime Minister after winning the contest to replace Boris Johnson. Truss…
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Health Minister did not register rental property for three years
by Staff Writer 3 years agoHealth Minister Stephen Donnelly has admitted that he forgot to register a property with the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB). The…
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Donegal TD demands full accountability from former Minister Robert Troy
by Rachel McLaughlin 3 years agoSinn Féin Chief Whip, Pádraig Mac Lochlainn TD, has called on the Taoiseach and the Tánaiste to ensure full accountability…
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Meat and poultry market access were among the leading topics of discussion between Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue and his…
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Donegal figures announced for United Ireland conference in Letterkenny
by Rachel McLaughlin 3 years agoCivic nationalist group Ireland’s Future has announced details of its regional united Ireland conference in Letterkenny. Donegal politicians, activists and…
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Donegal Councillor calls for removal of MacGill Summer School panel recording
by Staff Writer 3 years agoA Donegal County Councillor has called for a recording from the 2022 MacGill Summer School to be removed from the…