DONEGAL TD and Sinn Féin spokesperson on Finance, Pearse Doherty TD, has said that Minister Hildegarde Naughton is ‘in denial’ about SNA cuts which are affecting schools across Donegal. He called on Education Minister Naughton to act immediately, to reverse these proposed cuts, and to ensure that no child with additional needs will be left […]
Daniel O’Donnell backs petition to protect Donegal Cancer flights
COUNTRY music star Daniel O’Donnell has backed a petition launched in response to timetable changes on the Public Service Obligation (PSO) air service between Donegal and Dublin airports is gaining momentum. The petition was created by Mary Coyle, the manager of Donegal Cancer Flights and Services, who provide subsidised flights for hundreds of cancer patients […]
Costings for the Defective Block Scheme are two years out of date- TD
DONEGAL Sinn Féin TD Pádraig Mac Lochlainn has slammed the ongoing refusal of the government to update the costings that underpin the Defective Concrete Block Grant Scheme. The Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI) published their last Report on Construction Costs for the Defective Concrete Blocks Grant Scheme back in March, 2024, and building costs have […]
Flooding issues on busy road ‘a hazard for motorists’
URGENT calls have been made to address flooding on a section of the N15 between Liscooley and Castlefin after a councillor warned it is an ‘accident waiting to happen’. The stretch of road, which is situated at Tinney’s Gatehouse, is often forced to narrow to a single lane after heavy rainfall due to flooding. Speaking at […]
Mercosur vote a major victory but fight not over – Doherty and Mac Lochlainn
DONEGAL Sinn Féin Deputies Pearse Doherty and Pádraig Mac Lochlainn have said that yesterday’s vote in the European Parliament to refer the Mercosur trade agreement to the European Court of Justice is a major political victory. They said that this vote is a clear signal that Mercosur is not a done deal and that over the […]
Inflation still putting workers and families under pressure – Pearse Doherty TD
A Donegal TD has criticised the government for its inflation forecasts, pointing out that current rates are much higher than expected. The latest data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) published today revealed inflation at 2.7 per cent for 2025, significantly above the government’s predicted target of 2 per cent. Sinn Féin spokesperson on Finance, […]
Progress made to prevent persistent Pettigo flooding
Significant progress has been made in addressing the ongoing issue of flooding in Pettigo, following repeated concerns raised by elected representatives and local residents. In September, 60 sandbags were required to protect homes and businesses when the River Termon flooded, causing serious concerns for the community. Today, in response to a Parliamentary Question submitted by […]
Banks ripping people off by not passing on lower interest rates – Pearse Doherty TD
A Donegal TD has said banks are continuing to rip people off with high interest rates on mortgages. Sinn Féin spokesperson on Finance, Pearse Doherty TD, said new data from the Central Bank show Irish homeowners are paying some of the highest interest rates in the EU. “Banks are ripping people off by not passing […]
Passing of United Ireland motion ‘important moment’ – Cllr
THE passing of a Sinn Féin motion for Donegal County Council to call on the government to prepare for a United Ireland is an important moment, a local councillor has said. Sinn Féin Councillor for the Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District, Cllr Gerry McMonagle was speaking after a motion that he brought to council, and which was seconded by Sinn […]
Government slammed over Assessment of Need delays for children in Donegal
DONEGAL TDs have slammed the government for its “shameful failure” to address the deepening crisis in Assessments of Need (AON) for children. Sinn Féin Deputies Pádraig Mac Lochlainn and Pearse Doherty were responding to figures obtained by the political party which reveal that a staggering 346 children in Donegal are overdue an AON. Of the […]