DONEGAL Sinn Féin TD Pádraig Mac Lochlainn has said ‘the updated defective concrete block remediation scheme that opens today will leave many homeowners behind.’ He said that Sinn Féin will be monitoring the updated scheme closely and will continue to work with homeowners and tenants to improve the scheme further. Deputy Mac Lochlainn said, ‘The legislation […]
Government urged to seize opportunity to negotiate Retained Fire Fighters settlement
TALKS are to resume between SIPTU and the Local Government Management Agency (LGMA) at the Labour Court next week following an outpouring of public support for Retained Fire Fighters’ demands for fairness on incomes and working conditions. The Retained Fire Fighters have suspended their planned strike this week, and have deescalated industrial action to allow […]
‘Temporary and targeted mortgage interest relief’ required amid rising rates
DONEGAL TD Pearse Doherty has again called for the Government to introduce temporary and targeted mortgage interest relief as households continue to struggle with required amid rising interest rates. The Donegal TD was speaking as the European Central Bank announced it was increasing interest rates for the eighth time since July. Speaking today, Teachta Doherty […]
Donegal TDs claim up to three quarters of families not getting respite service
SINN Féin TDs Pádraig Mac Lochlainn and Pearse Doherty have claimed that three quarters of families are not receiving respite care. Speaking ahead of a Sinn Féin motion, brought forward by spokesperson on Disability Pauline Tully and spokesperson on Health David Cullinane, Deputies Mac Lochlainn and Doherty said that it is time the government gave […]
Construction of Lifford-Castlefin Greenway to commence in June
Construction of the Lifford-Castlefin Greenway is set to commence in the coming weeks. The Council has now completed the tender process and procurement phase and has appointed ASC Civils Ltd to undertake the contract. This news has been welcomed today by Sinn Féin Councillor Gary Doherty. Advertisement The proposed Greenway is a €3.6 million project […]
‘Long overdue’ support for Donegal businesses welcomed
DONEGAL TD Pearse Doherty has welcomed the commitment given by the Minister for Enterprise that financial supports will be introduced for businesses using Liquefied Petroleum Gas and kerosene oil in the coming weeks. This week, the Minister for Enterprise Simon Coveney confirmed that a scheme to provide support to these businesses will be introduced in […]
Plan to deal with unacceptable situation at LUH must begin now – Doherty
Donegal Sinn Féin TD Pearse Doherty called today for a multi-annual plan to expand hospital capacity and increase staff numbers at Letterkenny University Hospital. Deputy Doherty was speaking after figures where released to Sinn Féin Health spokesperson that showed more than 1,000 appointments were cancelled by LUH in the first four months of the year. […]
Time for banks to contribute towards remediation of Mica homes – Deputy Doherty
SINN Féin spokesperson on Finance and Donegal TD Pearse Doherty has called on banks to contribute towards the remediation of homes impacted by defective blocks, and put in place a coordinated framework to provide forbearance for affected mortgage-holders. Yesterday evening, the Donegal TD raised the issue with the Minister for Finance in the Dáil, calling […]
Letterkenny Hospital waiting times are completely unacceptable – Pearse Doherty TD
Sinn Féin Donegal TD Deputy Pearse Doherty has called for urgent action regarding waiting times at Letterkenny University Hospital. His comments come after patients reported lengthy wait times at Letterkenny’s Emergency Department last week. Teachta Doherty said: Advertisement “The situation at LUH is unacceptable, it is failing the people of Donegal and also the staff […]
Donegal TD calls on Tánaiste to commit to upgrading of the A5
The Tánaiste’s positive words on a Derry to Dublin air link and the A5 must be backed up by action- Pádraig Mac Lochlainn TD Donegal Sinn Féin TD, Pádraig Mac Lochlainn has called on the Tánaiste, Micheál Martin to back up his positive words in the Dáil last Thursday on reinstating the Derry to Dublin […]