McConalogue launches action plan to support farmers
The Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Agriculture, Deputy Charlie McConalogue has set out an action plan for immediate measures needed for farmers and the agrifood sector to deal with the impact of Covid19. The Donegal TD says the very necessary public health measures are restricting economic activity and markets for…
McConalogue leads tributes to the Late Hugh Conaghan
Donegal Fianna Fáil TD, Charlie McConalogue has led the tributes today to former Donegal Councillor and TD Hugh Conaghan. Mr Conaghan played a central role in Donegal politics for many years and was described by Fianna Fáil as ‘a tremendous servant to the people of the county throughout his…
Animal Collectors Association commence strike action
The Animal Collectors Association is to go on strike today in a dispute over the new fallen animal scheme. Fianna Fails spokesperson on Agriculture is calling on Minister Micheal Creed to engage in talks over the dispute. If a farmer has a animal that dies, there will be no service…
Government have failed farmers through every crisis – McConalogue
The Fianna Fail spokesperson on Agriculture, Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue has accused the government of failing farmers in the north west over the lifetime of the last government. Speaking on this morning’s North West Today election debate on Ocean FM, Deputy McConalogue says the government failed to support farmers during…
McConalogue urges Government to secure urgent funding for farmers
The government are being urged to go back to the European Commission and secure additional funding for farmers that have suffered severe financial hardship during the beef talks crisis. The calls have been made by Fianna Fáil spokesperson on agriculture and Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue. Fianna Fáil tabled…
McConalogue urges Minister Creed to intervene in Knackeries Dispute
The Minster for Agriculture needs to intervene in the nationwide strike by Knackeries in order to prevent a major risk to public health. That’s according to the Fianna Fáil spokesperson on Agriculture, Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue. Deputy McConalogue has called on the Minister to urgently meet with representatives…
Farmers not responsible for meat factories layoffs
The Leitrim Chairman of the Beef Plan Movement says farmers are not to blame for staff layoffs at meat factories. 3,000 people were temporarily let go from their positions at meat plants across the country earlier this week. Meat Industry Ireland says protests and “illegal blockades” by farmers…