Donegal TD Thomas Pringle says that Ireland’s justice system ‘is in urgent need of reform’. The Independent TD was speaking…
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Minister hopes to move on report into alleged Donegal planning corruption ‘by end of year’
by Staff Writer 6 months agoMinister for Housing Darragh O’Brien says he hopes to bring a memo to government on the Mulcahy report by the…
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Sinn Féin spokesperson on Fisheries and the Marine, Pádraig Mac Lochlainn TD, has criticised cuts to the fisheries Budget for…
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‘Why should a nurse should be taxed more than a landlord?’ – Doherty slams Budget 2024
by Staff Writer 7 months agoDonegal Deputy Pearse Doherty has slammed the government’s budget as a “budget for landlords” when Ireland needed a “budget for…
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Donegal TD calls for urgent discussion on Gaza-Israel conflict
by Staff Writer 7 months agoSinn Féin Chief Whip Pádraig Mac Lochlainn TD has called for urgent Dáil discussions about hostilities in Gaza and Israel.…
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The new 100% Redress Party will contest in the local elections after gaining official approval from the Electoral Commission. Candidates…
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Budget 2024 to put €1,000 back in average worker’s pockets
by Staff Writer 7 months agoTaoiseach Leo Varadkar has said the new Budget measures will put €1000 back in the pocket of the average Irish…
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Irish Wheelchair Association workers in Donegal feel treated ‘as second-class citizens’
by Staff Writer 7 months agoThe government is being urged to heed the serious concerns of health and community workers in Donegal, who are planning…
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Irish government must respond to ‘reckless’ Troubles Legacy Act – Blaney
by Staff Writer 7 months agoDonegal Senator Niall Blaney has called on the government to speak out on a controversial Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and…
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History was made on Arranmore island last Friday when the Joint Committee on Social Protection, Community and Rural Development and…
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Timing of petrol and diesel price hikes is ‘atrocious’, says Donegal TD
by Rachel McLaughlin 7 months agoDonegal Sinn Féin TD Pearse Doherty has called on the Minister for Finance to cancel plans to push ahead with…
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Minute’s silence held for former Letterkenny Mayor Damien Blake
by Staff Writer 7 months agoCouncillors of Letterkenny and Milford held a minute’s silence today in memory of the late Damien Blake. Damien, who served…
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Defective block homeowners need ‘credible’ financing options now
by Rachel McLaughlin 7 months agoThe banking sector has been urged to bring forward credible financing solutions to assist homeowners affected by defective blocks. Homeowners…
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Fuel prices are set to rise even further next month through increased carbon tax and excise duty. Donegal Sinn Féin TD…
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‘Our young people know their history’ – Mac Lochlainn TD hits out at Wolfe Tones debate
by Staff Writer 8 months agoDonegal Sinn Féin TD Padraig Mac Lochlainn has hit out at the fresh controversy surrounding the music of the Wolfe…
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The Electoral Commission has recommended no change to the Donegal Dáil constituency in a new boundary report. Donegal would remain…
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Concrete levy expected to hit those struggling to remediate homes
by Staff Writer 8 months agoThe government is being urged to scrap the ‘ flawed and counterproductive’ concrete levy in the eleventh hour. Questions continue…
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Donegal councillor calls on Minister to extend slurry spreading deadline after wet summer
by Rachel McLaughlin 8 months agoSonegal County Councillor Donal ‘Mandy’ Kelly is calling on the Minister for Agriculture to extend this year’s slurry spreading deadline…
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Doherty calls for action as mortgage rates hit decade high
by Staff Writer 9 months agoDonegal TD Pearse Doherty has called for urgent action to end the mortgage misery faced by homeowners as interest rates…
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McConalogue under pressure as farmer approval ratings slip
by Staff Writer 9 months agoSatisfaction ratings for Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue have dropped among farmers, with just one in five believing the minister is…