McHugh rejects Taoiseach’s repeated efforts to mend Fine Gael rift


EFFORTS to bring Donegal TD Joe McHugh back into the Fine Gael ranks have intensified under the new leadership of Taoiseach Simon Harris, who has made direct appeals both before and after his recent ascension to the role. Deputy McHugh, a former minister and Government Chief Whip, lost the Fine Gael party whip over his […]


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Taoiseach responds to 100% Redress success


TAOISEACH Simon Harris has vowed to “continue to listen and continue to respond the best we can” with respect to those suffering enormous stress in Donegal, impacted by the defective blocks crisis. He was responding in the Dáil to Donegal TD Thomas Pringle, who reminded the Taoiseach of the success enjoyed by the 100% Redress […]


Commencement of TAMS 3 payments


The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, has announced the commencement of payments in respect of claims submitted under the Targeted Agriculture Modernisation Scheme (TAMS 3). Making the announcement, the Minister said: “Payments totalling almost €1.4 million under the Targeted Agriculture Modernisation Scheme (TAMS 3) will issue this week and will continue […]


Funding announced for Ballybofey and Letterkenny sports projects 


THERE is good news for two Donegal sports projects which have been allocated €1.15 million between them in Government funding.  The Finn Harps-Donegal Community Stadium is to receive €693,550, while the Letterkenny Regional Sports Activity Hub at Carnamuggagh has been allocated €422,739. The “top up” grant allocations were announced on Wednesday by the Minister for […]


Mica Action Group sent ‘urgent letter’ to Donegal Minister Charlie McConalogue


THE Mica Action Group has sent an ‘urgent letter’ to Donegal Minister Charlie McConalogue to mark the one year anniversary of the refusal of pre-legislative scrutiny.  It is the one year anniversary of when homeowners were refused full pre-legislative scrutiny of the Defective Concrete Blocks Act on the grounds of urgency – to speed up […]


Minister McConalogue will celebrate St Patrick’s Day in New Zealand


DONEGAL Minister Charlie McConalogue will travel to New Zealand to celebrate St Patrick’s Day.  Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine, Charlie McConalogue is set to spend a week in New Zealand with visits planned to Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. The Government has announced the biggest ever St Patrick’sDay Programme. Advertisement Taoiseach Leo Varadkar will meet US President […]