Donegal TD claims that local quarries still have to be tested in relation to defective blocks
It’s been claimed that some quarries in west and north west have yet to be investigated for potentially producing defective concrete blocks. The National Building Control and Market Surveillance Office were tasked with carrying out an audit but it’s believed that they still don’t have access to some quarries…
Donegal TD seeks accountability for Minister of State’s actions
A Donegal Sinn Féin TD has called for Deputy Niall Collins to be held to account following an alleged property purchase. The Fianna Fáil Minister has responded to a series of stories published by The Ditch, which claim his wife purchased property sold by Limerick County Council. In a statement,…
Vacant housing issue in Donegal raised in the Dáil
The vacant housing situation in Donegal has been described as a shocking failure by the government. That’s according to Donegal Sinn Féin TD Padraig MacLochlainn, who was speaking in the Dáil on a motion on vacant housing. Deputy MacLochlainn also raised the issue of a vacant homes officer in Donegal,…
Better way must be found in dealing with Protocol – MacLochlainn
A Donegal Sinn Fein TD says a better way must be found in dealing with the Northern Ireland protocol. It comes as legislation to extend the deadline to form a devolved government in the North will be introduced to the House of Commons today. Northern Ireland Secretary Chris…
Leitrim loses ten firefighters as service deemed in ‘crisis’
It’s emerged that County Leitrim has lost ten out of its 48 firefighters over the last 2 -3 years. Out of the ten vacancies, just three of the positions have been filled to date, and it’s understood that this took three rounds of recruitment. Sligo and Donegal are…
Donegal TD predicts more frustration in Northern Ireland
A Donegal TD believes that frustration among people in Northern Ireland will only escalate further following news that a pre-Christmas Stormont election has been ruled out. People have been waiting since last week to find out what will happen, after the deadline to restore power-sharing passed without resolution. The Secretary…
Situation at Stormont ‘deeply regrettable’ – Mac Lochlainn
A Donegal TD has described the situation at Stormont as deeply regrettable. The Northern Ireland secretary of state is expected to call new elections today. The DUP has refused to allow a Stormont Assembly to function, in protest over the Northern Ireland Protocol. It’s been suggested December…