Minister Joe McHugh ‘intrigued’ by Donegal vote
Donegal Minister Joe McHugh says he’s intrigued by the vote in Donegal constituency today. The county is set to be the only county in the country most likely to vote NO today with the final unofficial tally figures showing a marginal win for the NO side at 52% and 48%…
McHugh to discuss Donegal flooding with Minister ‘Boxer’ Moran next week
Minister of State Joe McHugh is to meet the Minister with responsibility for flooding next week to discuss the devastation that occurred last Wednesday and Thursday in areas of South Donegal. Minister McHugh has acknowledged that for many of those affected, there are now fears that their insurance premiums could…
Donegal farmers asked to take part in floods survey
Donegal farmers are being asked to take part in a survey of the damage caused by last month’s floods. The Department of Agriculture has asked Teagasc to carry out a survey of lands to assess the supports required. The Government Chief Whip and Donegal TD Joe McHugh says farmers went…
Defence Forces to help build new bridge following floods
Work to start building a new bridge on the Inishowen Peninsula in Donegal will start later this week. The Defence Forces has confirmed to Ocean FM News today that they have been requested to help build the bridge along with the County Council. Material to build the bridge on the…
Minister’s decision on fishing quotas welcomed
There has been a broad welcome in the north west, and particularly in Donegal, for a decision by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine to reject a request from fishermen in the south of Ireland for all of an additional mackerel quota to go to them. The Killybegs Fishermen’s…
McHugh: ‘Election of Varadkar as Taoiseach is first priority’
Donegal’s Joe McHugh says he’s ‘in the dark as much as anyone else’ with regard to the new senior cabinet ministers being considered. Speaking to Ocean FM, the Fine Gael Minister of State said he’s not holding his breath for the phone to ring and will respect Leo Varadkar’s choices.…
Groups throughout region benefit from dormant account funds
Community groups across Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim are to receive a total of almost €460,000 from dormant accounts funds. €278,000 of the money will go to Donegal with €180,000 going to Sligo and Leitrim. A dormant account is an account that has had no transaction by a customer for 15…