MacSharry questions Dáil suspension
A Sligo Leitrim TD has raised serious concerns about how the decision to suspend him from the Dáil was taken. In an email to Ceann Comhairle Seán Ó Fearghaíl, Deputy Marc MacSharry raised a number of issues with the investigation into comments he made about Leas-Cheann Comhairle Catherine Connolly. The…
Local TD says Saolta group must address issues at all hospitals in it’s remit
Nationwide protests are taking place today because of overcrowding and closures of Accident and Emergency services in Hospitals. Hospital groups have organised the demonstrations to start at 1pm in response to the crisis in Irish Hospitals. Donegal TD Thomas Pringle says ahead of the expected surge of the…
Housing Minister claims he is aware of the suffering that mica home owners are enduring
The Housing Minister has expressed an understanding over the urgency on the roll out of the new defective concrete blocks scheme. It follows a protest at the gates of the County House in Lifford this week by affected homeowners over major issues in accessing and progressing through the Mica…
Prices were increasing before Russian invasion of Ukraine – Pringle
A Donegal TD believes that prices were significantly increasing before the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Speaking in the Dail last night, Deputy Thomas Pringle called on the EU to recognise the role of big oil and energy companies in current economic crisis. Deputy Pringle claimed that the finger…
Taoiseach clashes with Donegal TD over mica supports
The Taoiseach has accused a Donegal TD of creating a narrative that the Government is out to get people affected by Mica. The comments were made in the Dáil as the levy is set to be cut to 5 per cent and its introduction has been delayed. It…
Local TD expresses concern over September trolley figures
A Donegal TD says it’s frightening that there are over 90 people waiting on beds at the North West’s two main hospitals in mid-September. Donegal TD Thomas Pringle was reacting to the latest set of trolley watch figures which were released today by the INMO. The figures report…
Donegal TD urges the public to make a stand on the cost of living crisis
There seems to be no escaping ever-increasing cost of living that is impacting the country at present. There were significant rises announced for electricity prices announced last week, It’s now likely that these increases could result in many voicing their frustration during a cost-of-living crisis march on the…