THE 3,463 Donegal farmers in Tranche 1 of the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) who have yet to receive their advance payments will be allocated a total of €16,685,000 over the coming days. Announcing the issuing of interim payments, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, said: “While this interim payment was […]
Huge crowds expected at three meetings tonight
by Jerome Hughes and Louise Doyle MINISTER Charlie McConalogue has vowed that he will get the ‘best outcome for farmers’. The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine of Ireland was speaking to the Donegal News yesterday ahead of Donegal Irish Farmers’ Association’s (IFA) annual general meeting (AGM) in the Clanree Hotel in Letterkenny at 8pm this evening. Advertisement It […]
3,643 Donegal farmers to receive €16.6 million in ACRES payments
THE 3,463 Donegal farmers in Tranche 1 of the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) who have yet to receive their advance payments will be allocated a total of €16,685,000 over the coming days. Announcing the issuing of interim payments, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, said: “While this interim payment was […]
Moville school extension on schedule for completion next year
The extension to Moville Community College is on schedule for completion in the second quarter of 2025, according to Donegal minister, Charlie McConalogue. Speaking after a recent site visit, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine said he’s delighted the project is on course to be finished within the agreed deadline. “This extension will […]
McConalogue announces the Interim Payment rates for ACRES Scheme Tranche 1 Participants
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD, last week announced that farmers in Tranche 1 of the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES), who have not yet received their advance payments for participation in the Scheme, will recieve an interim payment before the end of the month. The rate of this interim payment will […]
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 […]
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 […]
‘Game changer’ Inishowen innovation hub opens in Donegal
A STATE-of the art “game changer” innovation hub has opened in Buncrana. Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine of Ireland, Charlie McConalogue TD, officially opened the Inishowen Innovation hub on Friday. The state-of-the-art 700sqm space for start-up and scaling disruptive technology businesses, features gigabit fibre broadband provided by Vodafone and SIRO, along with office space, […]
Donegal families urged to complete applications for school transport before deadline
DONEGAL families who require school transport services are being urged to complete their applications on the Bus Éireann family portal before the closing date of June 9. The Bus Éireann family portal will then close until 30 June 2023 and it will not be possible to make a late application, or make a delayed payment […]
Over 5,000 Donegal carers to receive annual grant of €1,850
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Donegal Fianna Fáil TD, Charlie McConalogue, has today confirmed the payment of the Carer’s Support Grant to some 5,240 carers across County Donegal. Donegal was the sixth highest recipient county this year. The annual grant of €1,850 is in recognition of the key role carers play every […]