Donegal TD says Social Media companies need serious monitoring
A Donegal TD says what happened in Navan is a reminder that a lot work needs to be done in monitoring social media content and protecting children. It’s after a teenager was attacked in Navan on Monday afternoon. The 14-year-old was the victim of a group attack which…
Donegal TD highlights the challenges associated with importing cars in the Dáil
The Finance Minister has admitted that rules and costs surrounding importing vehicles into Ireland from Northern Ireland and the UK have become ‘a bit messy’. Minister Michael McGrath was responding to Sinn Fein’s Finance Spokesperson Pearse Doherty who says the change in criteria for car dealerships locally is also…
Donegal TD says it’s now time for urgent action at Letterkenny University Hospital
A Donegal TD is calling this morning for urgent action to be taken regarding waiting times at Letterkenny University Hospital. The comments from Sinn Féin Donegal TD Deputy Pearse Doherty come after patients reported lengthy wait times at Letterkenny’s Emergency Department last week. Deputy Doherty says the situation…
Donegal TD calls for more clarity on stalled school projects
There is increasing pressure coming on the Education Minister this morning to provide clarity on a statement regarding stalled school building projects. Yesterday, Norma Foley confirmed the 58 schools that were temporarily paused will progress to tender and construction stage with Department officials set to contact the schools directly.…
Donegal TD slams presence of super trawlers in Irish waters
The presence of ‘monster vessels’ in Irish waters has been described as a kick in the teeth to the many fishermen in the North West who are struggling with further quotas. It comes as the two largest super trawlers in the world, the 475 foot Annelies Ilena and the 470…
Donegal TD not happy with Paschal Donohoe’s explanation over election expenses
A Sligo Leitrim TD is claiming that Paschal Donohoe’s explanation of failing to declare election expenses is lying in tatters. Deputy Pearse Doherty made the comments as the Public Expenditure Minister committed to answering questions in the Dáil over his dealings with businessman Michael Stone. The move…
Minister Ryan says cost factor a major issue in providing Donegal with rail service
The Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan, said that he would like to see a rail network extended to Donegal – but warned that it would not be cheap to do so. The comments were made after Sinn Féin’s Pearse Doherty raised the issue in the Dáil, describing the public…