Donegal councillor urges Taoiseach to appoint a local Junior Minister
A Donegal councillor has called on the Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to promote a TD from the north west region to replace Junior Minister Damien English who resigned over a planning application he made in 2008. Mr. English said he “failed to inform Meath County Council about ownership” of his…
Former Government Minister accuses party of being ageist when it comes to appointing Junior Minsters
A former Government Minister has accused Fine Gael of being ageist over its appointment of junior Ministers. Former Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan said senior party members are out of contention for promotion despite their experience. He suggested that there should be quotas for older people at elections…
North West TD’s likely to be overlooked in reshuffle of junior Ministers
Junior Ministers are set to be reshuffled this afternoon as the changeover of Government is complete. Most of the changes are expected to come in the Fine Gael camp with Sligo Leitrim TD, and Junior Minister at the Department of Health Frank Feighan along with the European Affairs Oireachtas…
Almost 18 million secured for South Leitrim and North Roscommon
Almost 18 million in funding has been secured for community and rural development in South Leitrim and North Roscommon. The funds were secured through the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund, and has been described as a game changer for the region. Speaking to Ocean FM News today, Minister of State…
Gardai should caution people with severe drug addictions – Feighan
A Sligo Leitrim TD and Minister responsible for drugs strategy says Gardai should have to power to caution those with severe drug addictions, rather than prosecute them. Frank Feighan says existing laws relating to cannabis which have been in place since 2020, should be extended to other drugs like…
Property Refurbishment Scheme extended to rural areas
The popular Croí Cónaithe scheme which helps with the refurbishment of vacant properties in towns isto be extended to all cities and rural areas. Under the scheme, grants of up to €50,000 are available to bring a property back into use as a principal private residence and the extension was…
Northwest to receive over half a million in fund for Clar projects
Over half a million euro worth of funding has been announced for Clar Projects in the northwest. Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, has announced over €2.75 million in funding to support 74 community projects nationwide. In the Northwest, Leitrim has received the largest allocation of…