Local TD calls for a public inquiry into latest abuse claims in Donegal
A Donegal TD this morning is calling for a full public inquiry after it emerged that a review of HSE files has found that at least 40 intellectually-disabled residents of a Health Service Executive-run centre in Co Donegal were subjected to ongoing sexual assaults by more than 10 perpetrators over…
Dail hears calls for follow up report to Brandon report to be published
The Dail has heard calls for a follow up report to the Brandon report to be published. It follows recent reports that a follow up probe into Ard Greine Court in Stranorlar has been published internally by the HSE. The Brandan Report was released in December 2021 and…
Donegal TD raises concerns over passport services
A Donegal TD says the Irish passport service seems ‘completely unequipped’ to meet the demand. Independent TD Thomas Pringle, says his constituency office has been dealing with a steady stream of issues over the last few months. There’s said to be significant delays with turnaround…
Donegal TD calls for an increase in minimum wage
The Government is under increasing pressure to raise the minimum wage to the living wage. Addressing the Dáil recently as part of a debate on the Living Wage Bill, Independent TD for Donegal, Thomas Pringle says minimum-wage workers are among those most affected by the cost-of-living crisis. …
Minister takes swipe at Donegal TD in Dail
The Agriculture and Marine Minister has taken a swipe at Independent Donegal TD Thomas Pringle in the Dail. It follows comments made by Deputy Thomas Pringle relating to concerns for the fishing community. Deputy Pringle highlighted not only the Killybegs fishing weighing debacle but also issues relating to…
Donegal TD accuses the government of not being fully briefed in relation to mica redress legislation
The Taoiseach is warning that committing to pre-legislative scrutiny of the upcoming enhanced Mica Redress Scheme will delay the roll out significantly. The call to scrutinise the legislation was made in the Dáil by Independent TD for Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle. Deputy Pringle also accused some Government Ministers…
Review to examine safeguarding of disability services in Donegal
It’s hoped that a framework for an independent review of safeguarding in disability services in Donegal will be in place by June. Minister of State for Disability Anne Rabbitte made the comments in the Dail on Thursday during a topical issues debate to discuss the recently published Hiqa report…