Meenbog Slippage to be raised in the Dáil
A Donegal TD is to raise in the Dail the issue of a bog slippage which took place in the County over the weekend. Independent TD for Donegal, Thomas Pringle, has described the bog slippage near Meenbog Wind Farm, outside Ballybofey, as ‘shocking but not surprising’. Deputy Thomas…
Potential hammer blow for Donegal Fisheries in the offering
A Donegal TD has expressed fears those in the fishing industry “will be hung out to dry” in Brexit negotiations between the EU and the UK. Donegal independent TD, Thomas Pringle claims with the apparent slowing of negotiations and possible deadlock on certain issues, Donegal’s fishing could be sacrificed…
Pringle stands by his decision to back no confidence motion in Tánaiste
A Donegal TD says the staging of the motion of no confidence in the Tánaiste last night was necessary to highlight the way Leo Varadkar and Fine Gael conduct their business. TD’s backed a government motion rejecting the Sinn Féin challenge to his position by 92 votes to 65.…
Pringle urges people to support local shops
Ahead of the new level 5 restrictions coming into effect at midnight a Donegal TD has called on North West residents to support local businesses. Donegal Independent TD for Donegal, Thomas Pringle, is urging the public to support local businesses and local jobs by shopping in their local regions…
Government and State not respecting those with disabilities
Calls have been made for the restoration of day services for people with disabilities in Donegal. Donegal Independent TD Thomas Pringle has accused the government and state of not giving those with disabilities the respect they deserve. Deputy Pringle recently put his name to a cross-party motion…
All Island approach needed to tackle pandemic
With a significant increase in the number of Covid-19 cases in Northern Ireland over the weekend, call have been made for a greater all Ireland approach to tackle the pandemic. Between Thursday and Friday alone last weekend 934 people tested positive for Covid-19 in the north. Donegal Independent…
Pringle lodges complaint with ComReg over Eir
The Donegal Independent TD, Thomas Pringle has lodged a complaint with ComReg over Eir’s failure to respond to customers. There have been long running and well reported issues with people across Donegal and indeed in the North West in general struggling to receive a response from the company when…