The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, says the increased mackerel quota secured for Ireland at the EU Fisheries Council will be worth an estimated €4.5 million to the local economy. “Mackerel is a massively important species for the local fishing industry, and for employment in Donegal – 98 per cent of […]
McConalogue describes COP28 trip as a timely opportunity to discuss Ireland’s role
Donegal government minister, Charlie McConalogue, has described his attendance at COP28 Summit in Dubai at the weekend as a valuable opportunity to communicate the sustainable farm family food production system in Ireland as well as an opportunity to contribute to the global dialogue on sustainable food. “As a food producing nation, it is important […]
Funding announced for four Gaeltacht initiatives
There has been a warm welcome to the news that funding of almost €400,000 has been approved for a number of public initiatives in the Donegal Gaeltacht. A grant of up to €47,320 has been approved for Coiste Forbartha Chnoc Fola to undertake renovation works on the community centre. In addition, up to €262,828 has […]
Donegal Ten-T go ahead expected in New Year
by Kate Heaney A CABINET decision on the Ten-T Donegal Project moving to the planning stage is expected to be made at the start of 2024, according to government minister, Charlie McConalogue. The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine said: “This next step in the process early in the new year will follow on […]
McConalogue confident ahead of next election
By Dionne Meehan DONEGAL minister Charlie McConalogue said he will go into the next elections believing he has “delivered” in a “serious way”. The Fianna Fáil politician has served as Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine since September 2020. Advertisement With local elections set to take place next year likely to be followed by […]
Fianna Fáil hold public meeting in Ramelton
By Dionne Meehan FIANNA Fáil held a community meeting in Ramelton Community Centre on Monday night which was attended by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue and Donegal County Councillor, Liam Blaney. The meeting, which was held for the Ramelton, Rathmullan and Drumhalla areas, updated the local community and the local parishes […]
McConalogue dismisses speculation over EU Commissioner role
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine, Charlie McConalogue, has described suggestions linking him with the role of EU Commissioner that will be filled next year as ‘idle speculation’. The Minister has moved to dismiss the suggestion after some media outlets have been linking him to the role in recent weeks. “This is just idle […]
Minister hails ‘extremely positive’ hospital meetings
Donegal Minister Charlie McConalogue has said the hospital meetings attended by Health Minister Stephen Donnelly in Letterkenny on Friday were extremely positive. The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, who accompanied Minister Donnelly during his meetings with GPs, consultants, and Letterkenny University Hospital management and staff, said: “After receiving letters from the consultants at […]
Health Minister will visit LUH next week
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly will visit Letterkenny University Hospital next week.
McConalogue welcomes commencement of ED review at hospital
THE commencement of the work by the Performance Management and Improvement Unit (PMIU) at Letterkenny University Hospital has been welcomed by Donegal Minister Charlie McConalogue. The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine said he hopes the review will lead to better and more efficient systems being put in place at the hospital. The six-week review […]