Donegal – Fianna Fail’s Charlie McConalogue ‘relieved’ at retaining seat
Fianna Fail’s Charlie McConalogue says he is relieved to be elected. Deputy McConalogue was elected on the 9th count with a total vote of 11,432. None of the final three were elected within the quota of 12,909. He tells OceanFM that he is relieved but says it’s a ‘bittersweet’ victory.…
Candidates blame each others’ parties over health
Candidates across the North West are hitting out at each others’ parties over the crisis in the health service. Sinn Fein TD and Leitrim-based general election based candidate, Martin Kenny have criticised Fianna Fail and Fine Gael for not providing beds at Sligo University Hospital as promised since 2011. He…
Government need to support eco-friendly farmers – McConalogue
A Donegal Fianna Fail TD says the Government’s got to support farmers with eco-friendly farms. The party’s Agriculture spokesperson, Charlie McConalogue says 2,000 Irish farmers have been frozen-out of the latest initiative to support greener farming. Deputy McConalogue is calling on the Agriculture Minister to re-open the ‘GLAS scheme’ –…
Conditions attached to beef compensation a worry for farmers
The 50 million euro beef compensation fund being provided for Irish farmers may have a number of conditions attached including reduction of Ireland’s beef production. The claims have been made by the Fianna Fáil spokesperson on Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Donegal TD, Charlie McConalogue. Deputy McConalogue says the Minister…
Short-stay ward opens at Letterkenny University Hospital
Letterkenny University Hospital’s long-awaited short stay ward is opening today. But Donegal Fianna Fail Deputy Charlie McConalogue says he is disappointed that only ten beds will be opening — He says the additional nine won’t be in operation until later this year, if funding is available.
Donegal TD calls for review of Farm Assist Scheme
A Donegal TD is calling for a review of the Farm Assist Scheme to ensure there are no delays in payments to farmers. Farm Assist is a means-tested payment for low-income farmers. Donegal TD and Fianna Fáil spokesperson on Agriculture Charlie McConalogue says his constituency office and other party Colleagues…
Government labelled a ‘disgrace’ by Fianna Fail TD for failure to replace mobility allowance
The Government have been labelled as a disgrace for failing to introduce a replacement for the mobility allowance and motorised transport grant. Donegal Fianna Fáil TD for Donegal Charlie McConalogue has claimed that situation is nothing short of a disgrace. He also claims that those with disabilities have been completely…