AS the summer recess begins, Donegal TD Charles Ward has expressed heartfelt thanks to the people who placed their trust in him during what he describes as “the most intense and transformative time” of his life.

Representing the 100% Redress Party, Deputy Ward has spent the past six months navigating national politics while keeping the concerns of Donegal front and centre.

Not a career politician, Deputy Ward is a husband, a father, and a working man with roots in healthcare, fishing, mining and factory work.

His lived experience, combined with the special education work his wife carries out daily, means he understands not just policy but the real pressures facing people in Donegal.

“This has been the hardest and most challenging time of my life,” he said.

“But every step of the way, the kindness, the trust and the unwavering support from the people of Donegal have kept me going. Their belief in me, especially during this time of upheaval, means everything.”

Elected primarily on the issue of defective concrete, Deputy Ward has used every opportunity in the Dáil and in committee rooms to shine a light on the wider social and economic issues that affect the county.

He stated that he has raised Donegal more times than any other Donegal TD and has raised the defective concrete crisis 26 times
on the floor of the Dáil in his
first term.

As the Dáil pauses for summer, Deputy Ward reflected on his first six months in office: “I’m just a man from Donegal trying to do what’s right,” he said.

“I know what it’s like to feel forgotten. I’ve sat at kitchen tables where families are barely holding it together. That’s what drives me. Behind every question I ask, there’s a mother, a pensioner, a child with additional needs depending on us to get this right. I carry their voices with me into every room.”

Deputy Ward also paid tribute to his team, his supporters, and above all the people who placed their faith in him to represent Donegal: “This isn’t a job I take lightly. It’s a responsibility and a privilege. I’m more determined than ever to fight for Donegal and to prove that their faith in me was never misplaced.”

While the Dáil may be in recess, Deputy Ward has confirmed that his work in the constituency will continue throughout the summer.

His office in Ballybofey will remain open, and he encourages anyone in need of support or assistance to reach out to him at any time on (074) 9130207 or call in to Unit 3 Drumfril House, Chestnut Road, Ballybofey, F93 A993.