On his visit on Saturday last to the North West region Taoiseach Leo Varadkar T.D. confirmed his commitment to the region and to building on the positive work already underway. At his meeting in Derry with the North West Region Development Group, which is made up of elected members from Donegal County Council and […]
Taoiseach outlines Government response to flooding
An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has talked about the devastation and destruction Tuesday night’s flooding has cause the county of Donegal. He talks about the Governments response to the flooding, and what residents effected can expect in way of funding. Advertisement In response Government Chief Whip and Donegal TD Joe McHugh said: “Ministers and […]
Mary Coughlan : Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is like Trump
In an interview on RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta today, former Tánaiste Mary Coughlan compared Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to Donald Trump, with too much emphasis social media, socks and other trivial matters, and not enough on the big questions for the country. Speaking of Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, Mary Coughlan said: “On a personal level he is […]
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
Will Mr Varadkar remember his train driving lessons…
Remembering a visit the Fintown Railway group hosted for Leo Varadkar back in 2010.
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 […]
Letterkenny surgeon hits out at Minister’s comments
Four out of five patients on my operating list today have been cancelled and I question whether it was really necessary
Cross-border prescriptions will make life easier for anyone travelling overseas – Varadkar
New laws have been signed by Minister for Health Leo Varadkar allowing cross-border prescriptions to be issued by Irish GPs which can be used by patients anywhere in the EU.