Letterkenny Chamber says it is ‘extremely dismayed’ by the lack of a minister from Donegal in the new government.
Charlie McConalogue lost his seat at the cabinet as the new coalition government was unveiled last week.
Claire McDonough, President of Letterkenny Chamber, said the ‘glaring omission underscores the persistent neglect of this county by successive governments, despite repeated assurances about regional development’.
“We are once again being left behind,” she said.
“The absence of a Minister or any representation for the North West at the cabinet table underlines the centralist view of Government.
“We are tired of hearing warm words during ministerial visits while the reality is that the North West region will continue to lag unless urgent action is taken.”
“Our members work tirelessly to create employment, and we all strive to make this region the best it can be, but it feels like we have one hand tied behind our back.
“Letterkenny and the North West have the potential to be an economic powerhouse, but only if we see real, committed, year-on-year investment in infrastructure, housing, and key industries.”
Ms McDonough called on the government to ‘finally deliver’ for Donegal by addressing the county’s critical infrastructure deficits and economic challenges.
“It is time for action, the government is tasked with looking after all its citizens.
“The regional imbalance has gone on for far too long.
“We are calling on all our elected representatives to take action and deliver what is needed to secure the future development of this county with urgency.”
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