Minister Donnelly rejects Dáil claims that the government is failing to invest in Letterkenny University Hospital
The Health Minister is adamant that the Government is investing in health services in the North West and that there’s a ‘whispering campaign going on’ as it relates to the potential downgrade of Letterkenny University Hospital. Stephen Donnelly made the comments after being challenged in the Dail by Donegal…
Donegal TD begs the government to ‘cop themselves on’ and address the housing crisis
Government officials have been told to cop themselves on when it comes to the delivery of affordable housing in the North West and elsewhere. It comes as just seven out of 31 local authorities delivered housing through affordable housing schemes last year. Sligo, Leitrim or Donegal are not…
Donegal TD says Social Media companies need serious monitoring
A Donegal TD says what happened in Navan is a reminder that a lot work needs to be done in monitoring social media content and protecting children. It’s after a teenager was attacked in Navan on Monday afternoon. The 14-year-old was the victim of a group attack which…
Eviction bill to be debated in the Dáil
Government and opposition TDs are set to clash over the decision to end the eviction ban in the Dáil later. A Sinn Féin motion calling for the decision to be reversed will be voted e but many TDs, including some in Government, have yet to decide what side to…
Legislation to go before the Dáil that could allow use of body cams by members of Garda Síochána.
The Donegal based President of the Garda Representative Association says he hopes the process of members of the force being allocated body cams will take a significant step forward today. Legislation will go before the Dáil to allow use of body cams by members of Garda Síochána. It’s…
Sligo Leitrim TD facing possible suspension from Dáil
The Sligo Leitrim TD Marc MacSharry could be facing a two day suspension from the Dáil after a ruling was made against him by a standards committee for politicians. If Deputy MacSharry fails apologise for comments he made about Leas-Cheann Comhairle Catherine Connolly it’s likely he will have…
Local TD says vote of no confidence will offer an opportunity for change
A Sligo Leitrim TD says all TD’s will have an opportunity to make change happen when they will vote in a motion of no confidence in the government that is expected to take place next week. Sinn Fein Deputy Martin Kenny has accused the government of going from one…