Donegal TD says criteria for Transport Scheme for people with disabilities is too strict
A Donegal TD says the criteria for people with disabilities to qualify under the Transport Scheme is too high. Independent Donegal TD, Thomas Pringle, raised the issue with Finance Minister, Paschal Donohoe in the Dail…
Campaign to have ‘Make Way Day’ a national day
Yesterday was the third annual ‘Make Way Day’, highlighting issues people with disabilities face in their local communities. The campaign is organised by the Disability Federation of Ireland and is supported by 18 County Councils,…
Sligo Chamber of Commerce addresses the Oireachtas Committee on Budget Oversight
Sligo Chamber of Commerce address the Oireachtas Committee on Budget Oversight this week. They highlighted the need to ensure that rural and regional towns are economically supported. Larger towns and cities such as Cork, Limerick…
Local TD highlights rising waiting lists for Home Help Hours as cold months approach
Calls are being made to address the Home Help Hours scheme as the cold months approach. It’s after new figures released to Fianna Fail show that across Slgo, Leitrim, Donegal and Roscommon, waiting figures have…
€5.9m paid to Sligo farmers under ANC scheme
€5.9m has been paid to Sligo farmers. The money comes from the Areas of Natural Constraint (ANC ) fund and is a part of the €1.6b owed to farmers nationally. 2,749 farmers in the county…
Donegal Island must be recognised for their culture and linguistic importance claims Donegal TD
The Donegal Island must be recognised for their culture and linguistic importance in order for them to sustain the communities that live there. That’s according to Donegal TD and Sinn Fein Finance Spokesperson, Pearce Doherty…
Man released on bail after Ballyshannon vandalism
A man appeared in court in yesterday in Tubbercurry in connection with a number of incidents which took place in Ballyshannon on Tuesday morning. Shop windows were damaged in a number of premises and goods…
