MacSharry: People in south Donegal won’t accept the closure of more services
A Sligo Leitrim TD in the North West told says the people of south Donegal won’t accept the closure of Ballyshannon Fire Station. Marc MacSharry used last night’s discussion on fire services in the Dail to raise the present situation facing the fire services in south Donegal. A proposal to…
Dail debate: TD claims no new investors are being attracted to Donegal
A Donegal TD has hit out at what he says is the lack of new investment by businesses in the county. Fianna Fail Deputy Charlie McConalogue says it’s a particular concern because of the uncertainties for the future in the county as a result of Brexit. Speaking in the Dail,…
TD claims reviews serve to achieve government’s desire to close Regional Vet Labs
A FF TD in the region says numerous reviews on the future of Regional Veterinary Labs around the country serve only to achieve the outcome the government wants – and that is to close them. Marc MacSharry claims that it’s clear the government wants to close facilities like the lab…
Cross-border healthcare agreement needs to be developed
The unique cross-border collaboration between Letterkenny and Altnagelvin Hospitals needs to be protected and developed further. That was the message to Ministers of Health North and South of the border when they met at Altnagelvin hospital yesterday. The Donegal Action for Cancer Care group was among those who met Minister…