Donegal TD says government have badly handled DEIS programme
A Donegal TD wants to see a review of the DEIS programme undertaken and a new round of funding designated. Fianna Fail’s Pat ‘The Cope’ Gallagher says the government’s handling of the current programme is chaotic and shambolic. His comments come following reports that the Department of Education’s designation of…
North West teachers unsurprised by government threat
Teachers in the North West are believed to be unsurprised by developments between the ASTI and government over the Croke Park Pay deal. Schools around the country including some in Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim received a letter this week stating that any surplus teachers would be facing redundancy instead of…
Sinn Fein accuses Government of abandoning social services in favour of tax cuts
Sinn Féin’s accusing the Government of abandoning social services in favour of tax cuts. The party’s criticising the Minister for Finance after he said personal taxes should be cut further. Michael Noonan made the comments at the annual dinner of the Irish Tax Institute. Sinn Féin’s Pearse Doherty says any…