CONCERN was growing yesterday over the future shape of the Out-of-Hours GP Service ‘NOWDoc’. Sinn Féin Donegal South West TD, Deputy Pearse Doherty, said it was ‘concerning’ that ‘Caredoc’, who together with the HSE provide the NOWDoc Service, has indicated that it plans to withdraw from the service’s current arrangement which has been in operation […]
Doherty TD praises commitment of Irish Diaspora in North America
DONEGAL South West TD, Deputy Pearse Doherty, has praised the Irish Diaspora for what he has termed their ‘amazing commitment’ and continuing dedication to Ireland and the peace process in the North.
TDs call to Letterkenny Right2Water demonstration
DONEGAL Sinn Féin TDs Pádraig Mac Lochlainn and Pearse Doherty have called on those opposed to water charges to mobilise and work together to defeat the charges.
Doherty shocked at Gweedore job losses
SINN Féin Deputy Pearse Doherty has expressed his sadness Gweedore-based company ‘Nuance’ is to close next month with the loss of fourteen jobs.
€3million spent on Gweedore Sewerage Scheme without a single pipe laid – Doherty
A DONEGAL deputy has said a staggering €3 million has been spent on a West Donegal Sewerage Scheme, although a pipe has yet to be laid.
Further Cutbacks to NowDoc Service Putting Lives in Danger – Doherty
A change in the Standard Operating Procedure for NowDoc Services which states that the out of hours doctor will no longer respond to life threatening calls other than where requested to do so by the Ambulance Service will put lives in danger according to Sinn Féin TD for Donegal South West Pearse Doherty.
Serious staff shortages in Donegal Mental Health Services
DEPUTY Pearse Doherty today expressed alarm on learning of the staff shortages in the Donegal Mental Health Services.
Urgent repairs needed at Ards sea embankment – O’Fearraigh
MORE than 130 acres of land has been flooded in Ards following the collapse of a sea embankment, according to Sinn Féin local election candidate, John Sheamais O’Fearraigh.
Decision to remove District Nurse from Arranmore reversed – Doherty
SPEAKING today after it was announced that the HSE have reversed the decision to remove the District Nurse from arranmore island, Sinn Féin TD for Donegal South West.
THE ANGLO TAPES: Establish banking inquiry immediately – Pearse Doherty TD
SINN Féin Finance spokesperson Pearse Doherty has said the government needs stop its mock outrage at the Anglo Tapes and immediately establish a banking inquiry.