Criticism over CLAR funding for Donegal
A Donegal TD has accused the Government of discrimination against Donegal after the county was allocated less than one percent of the latest round of CLAR funding. A total of €5 million of funding was available nationwide under the Safety Measures and Play Area Programme, with County Donegal receiving just…
X-ray dept. upgrades for Donegal and Killybegs hospitals
Donegal and Killybegs are among four community hospitals in County Donegal that are to benefit from a total allocation of €900,000 to improve their x-ray units. The money will go to hospitals in Donegal, Killybegs, Dungloe and Carndonagh. Donegal Fianna Fail TD Pat ‘the Cope’ Gallagher says Killybegs Community Hospital…
Donegal TD says review of benefits for seasonal, partime workers overdue
A Donegal Fianna Fail TD says a review of the benefits for seasonal and parttime workers is overdue. Fianna Fail TD Pat the Cope Gallagher raised the issue in the Dail this week. Fianna Fail had an amendment down last November but withdrew it to allow the Minister for Agriculture…
Gallagher asks for review of schemes
A Donegal TD is calling on the Minister for Social Protection to review current staffing in community schemes. Pat the Cope Gallagher says the current system places restrictions on programmes such as the Community Employment, Tús and Rural Social Schemes. Speaking to Ocean FM News, Deputy Gallagher says he asked Minister…
Dail debate on Donegal breast surgeon appointment, radiology staff
A special debate will take place in the Dail this evening on the need for a second breast surgeon and additional radiology staff at Letterkenny University Hospital. It is due to start at 5pm. Donegal Fianna fail Deputy and Leas Ceann Comhairle Pat ‘the Cope’ Gallagher says the current situation…
Donegal TD to represent Dail at funeral of Martin McGuinness today
Donegal TD Pat ‘the Cope’ Gallagher will represent the Office of Ceann Comhairle and Dail Eireann at the funeral of Mr McGuinness in Derry today. Deputy Gallagher also says the as a mark of respect to the late Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland, the national flag will fly at…
Minister commits to medical cards for all children on DCA payments
The Minister for Health has committed to granting full medical cards to all children whose parents are getting the domicillary care allowance. The allowance is given to parents of children under 16 with a severe disability, who requires ongoing care and attention. Donegal Fianna Fail TD Pat ‘the Cope’ Gallagher…