Donegal TD puts forward solutions to address the shortage of care workers
As issues continue over the lack of home care workers, one Donegal TD is calling for carers to be allocated increased hours and be paid at least the living wage. Deputy Thomas Pringle believes the lack of contracted hours and inadequate pay is deterring people away from the profession.…
Donegal TD says All-Island Strategic Rail Review does not cater for the needs of the North West
The Government’s All-Island Strategic Rail Review contains glaring omissions for Donegal and the wider North West. That’s according to Independent TD for Donegal Thomas Pringle who has been expressing his disappointment over the plan which was announced last week. There is no proposed line between Sligo and Letterkenny…
Donegal TD says enhanced Defective Concrete Blocks Grant Scheme falls well short of full redress
A Donegal TD is warning that the enhanced Defective Concrete Blocks (DCB) Grant Scheme which commenced yesterday will fall well short of 100% redress for many impacted homeowners impacted by mica or pyrite. The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’ Brien TD, has commenced the…
Minister Donnelly takes steps to attract health staff to rural areas of North West
The Health Minister has admitted that there are serious issues with securing healthcare staff in rural areas of the North West. It comes as the idea of employing Cuban doctors to bridge the gap in the health service has once again been flagged in the Dail by Independent TD…
Independent TD calls for alternative aircraft to be made available at Donegal Airport
A North West based TD has called for Standby aircraft to be made available as required at Donegal Airport. Independent Deputy Thomas Pringle, says such a measure is necessary to ensure a reliable air service at Carrickfinn. Speaking to Ocean FM News Deputy Pringle says Flight delays and cancellations…
Petrol and Diesel prices continue to fall in North West
Fuel prices have fallen to their lowest level in over a year and a half. The latest survey from the AA shows the average price of petrol across the country is now 1 euro 59 cent per litre, the lowest it’s been since September 2021. The average diesel price…
Cuban Doctors could be drafted into local hospitals to address staff shortages
Talks are to get underway between relevant stakeholders with a view towards employing Cuban doctors in the South West Acute Hospital in Enniskillen. The facility, like so many others on both sides of the border is experiencing major difficulties in recruiting and retaining healthcare staff. It follows a…