Speculation increases over the future of local politicians
With confirmation yesterday that the Midlands- North West constituency will be allocated an extra MEP in next year’s European Elections there is already media speculation today surrounding the future of some local Government TD’s and Ministers. Already it’s being predicted that the Minister for Agriculture, Charlie McConalogue is being…
Mixed reaction to road repair grants for Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal
A Donegal TD has cautiously welcomed the recent announcement of over €32m for regional and local roads for Donegal for 2020. Pat the Cope Gallagher says that although the allocation of funds for the repair of these roads are needed, there is a lack of ambition to deal with the…
Thousands of local residents may not be able to vote
A Donegal TD says he fears thousands of people in the north west will not be able to vote in the general election because it is taking place before the new voting register comes into force. Fianna Fail Deputy, Pat the Cope Gallagher says this will particularly affect young…
Ambulance turnaround times need serious improvement – Pat the Cope
Urgent action must be taken to address the huge deterioration of ambulance turnaround times over the past two years in Sligo and Donegal. That’s according to Leas Cheann Comhairle, Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher who’s comments come following information released by Fianna Fáil health spokesperson, Stephen Donnelly. An Ambulance turnaround…
ParentStop in Donegal will require further funding – Pat the Cope
A meeting has taken place between Children’s and Youth Affairs Minister Catherine Zappone and representatives of Donegal charity ParentStop. The meeting in Leinster House was part of an effort to secure funding and a long-term solution to enable the group continue to provide its free and confidential support service…
Funding for Glenties Playground has been confirmed
The Leas Cheann Comhairle and a Councillor in Donegal have welcomed funding to repair the necessary items at a playground in the Glenties area which was under threat of closure. With mounting repairs works and issues surrounding insurance costs, the local committee that is currently responsible for its upkeep are…
Donegal remembers the late Gay Byrne
The legendary broadcaster Gay Byrne who died yesterday after a long illness, hosted The Late Late Show for 37 years and, being a frequent visitor to Donegal, was considered to be a loyal adopted Dungloe man. Our reporter Emma McGrievy talks to people remembering him this afternoon: https://filedn.com/lglCaxamfnlV2gaMY6rU7tH/2019%20News%20Clips/gay%20bynre%20vcr%20emma.mp3