Donegal TD calls for financial supports for fishermen
A Donegal Sinn Fein TD has hit out at the Government over what has been termed a failure to provide any financial supports to fishermen. This is despite encouragement from the EU Commission to do so. Deputy Padraig MacLochlainn raised the issue in the Dáil during Pre-European Council…
Hopes south Donegal could return to Donegal constituency as speculation heightens over census figures
A Donegal Sinn Fein TD is hopeful that south Donegal could return to the Donegal constituency as speculation heightens over how the new Electoral Commission acts on the rise in population. The initial census results indicate that the State will have to have at least 171 TDs in the…
Donegal TD left seething after hearing Minister Ryan’s advice for those struggling with fuel prices
The Donegal Sinn Fein TD Pádraig Mac Lochlainn has taken issue with the leader of the Green Party Eamon Ryan over his advice for those struggling with fuels costs to go to their local social welfare offices. Transport Minister Eamon Ryan dismissed calls for further relief for…
Minister faces backlash in Dail from Donegal TD over cost of living comments
A Donegal Sinn Fein TD has accused the Green Party Leader of ‘having the stick ready at all stages’ when it comes to the rising cost of living. Minister Eamon Ryan was asked this week what people should do with petrol and diesel prices still rising fast, and he…
Taoiseach wants Mica Redress scheme with honesty and transparency to commence
The Taoiseach says it’s time to move forward with the final Mica Redress Scheme. The scheme, approved this week by Cabinet will cost around 2-point-7 billion euro. It is anticipated that homes in Sligo will be added to the plan in time once an assessment process has been…
O Donnell hopeful that recent visit of fishing delegation to Europe will make an impact
The CEO of the Irish Fish Producers Association is hopeful that the recent visit of a delegation of representatives from the fishing industry in Ireland has helped to highlight the plight of Irish Fishermen in Europe. Sligo MEP Chris MacManus and Donegal TD Padraig MacLochlainn hosted the Delegation…