There are almost 100 fewer Gardai in County Donegal since 2010
A Donegal TD has hit out at the fact that there are almost 100 less Gardai in the county since 2010. A total of 600 recruits will be graduating this year from Templemore. Fianna Fail TD, Charlie McConalogue confirmed the figure through written correspondence with the former Justice Minister, Frances…
Almost 800 farmers in the North West still waiting on GLAS and AEOS payments
Almost 800 farmers in the North West region are still waiting on GLAS and AEOS payments. Payments were due in December but a large number of farmers have not yet received any to date. Under the Farmers Charter Payment which was agreed between the Department for Agriculture, Food and the…
Dept officials to come before Oireachtas committee on Regional Vet Lab review
The Oireachtas Agriculture Committee is to quiz department officials this week on an ongoing review of the Regional Vet Labs around the country. There are presently 6 labs nationwide and three of these including the one in Doonally in Sligo are recommended for closure as part of a review commissioned…
McConalogue concerned at lack of coherent plan on Brexit
Charlie McConalogue says he is growing increasingly alarmed at the lack of a coherent plan put forward by the Government to deal with the challenges posed by Brexit. Fianna Fáil’s Spokesperson on Agriculture says there is a clear and present danger to 270,000 jobs in rural communities right across Ireland.…