BY JEROME HUGHES THE people of Donegal deserve an immediate change of government, not just a new Taoiseach, Sinn Féin TD Pearse Doherty insists. His comments follow the shock announcement yesterday by Leo Varadkar that he is to stand down as Fine Gael leader and Taoiseach, with his successor to be in place within just […]
Leo Varadkar’s shock resignation sparks general election calls
Leo Varadkar has announced he is stepping down as Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader. Speaking at Leinster House, he said that being Taoiseach has been the most fulfilling time of his life. “My reasons for stepping down are both personal and political. Advertisement “I believe the re-election of this three party Government will be the […]
Taoiseach fully committed to the North West region
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 […]