Minister McHugh said he has been helping the bid for the Gashedy Links to host the biggest names in golf.
McHugh welcomes 44 extra SNAs for Donegal schools
Children with special needs in Donegal will benefit from 44 extra Special Needs Assistants in local schools, a Fine Gael TD and Government Chief Whip Joe McHugh has said today. Advertisement The allocation is part of a national provision of 975 additional SNAs which will be available for allocation to schools over the […]
The IDA’s battle to bring jobs to Donegal continues
The ongoing challenges in trying to attract to Donegal, and Letterkenny, companies seeking new opportunities and preparing to enter new markets.
First Donegal Fine Gael TD at cabinet table since 1957
Joe McHugh takes over from Regina Doherty who will now head up the Department of Social Protection, as Chief Whip.
Deputy Joe McHugh named as new government Chief Whip
Former Diaspora Minster Joe McHugh will also be Minster for the Gaeltacht in the new cabinet
Funding grants boost for disabled and elderly
The funds will allow extensions to be built for people with a disability or older people at their own private dwellings.
€174,000 granted for Donegal emergency groups
Donegal’s Government Minister Joe McHugh has welcomed funding of more than €174,000 for community groups in the first of four Clar funding announcements for the county. The largest allocation of funding, €71,000, goes towards local branches of Irish Community Rapid Response. Advertisement There is also good news for Donegal Mountain Resuce who will receive […]
Minister McHugh backs Leo Varadkar for Taoiseach
“I would like to pay tribute to the Taoiseach for his dedication and service to his country and party over many, many years.
‘I will make Donegal a key priority’ vows Varadkar
WITH confirmation this afternoon that Enda Kenny is to stand down as leader of Fine Gael, Leo Varadkar has vowed to put Donegal front and centre should he be named the party’s next chief. The Taoiseach made the long-awaited announcement at the weekly meeting of Fine Gael TDs and senators on Wednesday evening, triggering the […]
Pringle Calls for a Breast Surgeon Consultant at LUH
Independent TD Thomas Pringle has accused Minister Joe Mc Hugh of reneging on his commitments for a Breast Surgeon Consultant at Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH). Fine Gael TD Joe McHugh confirmed back in January 2016 that a new consultant breast surgeon post would be filled at Letterkenny University Hospital however Minister Harris yesterday revealed during a […]