Donegal TD’s challenged by Sinn Féin to explain why they support making constituents homeless.
Sinn Féin TDs Pearse Doherty and Pádraig MacLochlainn have called on fellow elected representatives, Minister for Agriculture, Charlie McConalogue and Fine Gael Deputy, Joe McHugh to explain why they will be voting in favour of making constituents homeless. The north west TD’s were speaking ahead of their party’s motion…
Killybegs factories being punished for ‘taking a stand’ says Donegal TD
The Dail has heard claims that factories in Killybegs are being punished for taking a stand in the fish weighing controversy. In recent weeks, a number of vessels went to Derry to land their catch because of rules at Killybegs however the SFPA deem Derry outside of Ireland and subsequently…
Government not listening to fishing sector over penalty point system
A Donegal TD says the government has repeatedly failed to listen to the fishing industry when it comes to a penalty points system, Sinn Fein Deputy, Padraig MacLochlainn says workers are in favour of implementing such a policy but only when it is ‘fair, just and equitable.’ Government Ministers claim…
Mica campaigners take concerns to European Commission
Mica redress campaigners have taken their concerns about sub-standard construction products to the European Commission. Donegal Sinn Fein TD, Padraig MacLochlainn says there’s no doubt the State failed in its responsibilities to ensure concrete blocks were manufactured safely. Campaigners say the Irish Government has failed to ensure the safety of…
Calls for fair penalty point system for fisheries
Calls are being made on the Minister for Agriculture and the Marine, Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue to ensure a fair penalty points scheme is introduced for fishermen. The calls on Minister McConalogue are being made by the Sinn Féin spokesperson on Fisheries and the Marine, fellow Donegal TD Pádraig Mac…
The north wests representatives for the 33rd Dail
After two long, exciting and historic days, the north west has got it’s new representatives for the 33rd Dail. Sinn Fein’s popularity is clear all over the Sligo/Leitrim and Donegal Constituencies. Pearse Doherty and Padraig MacLochlainn were elected on the first count in Donegal, with Deputy Doherty topping the…
Donegal Constituency – Tallies suggest two SF seats on first count
Sinn Fein’s Padraig MacLochlainn is in a very strong position to be elected on the first count. There is still a long way to go in the Donegal Constituency but early tallies are putting Padraig MacLochlainn to be elected along with Pearse Doherty in the first count in the 5…