Easier to secure Garth Brooks tickets than a PCR test
The Government have come under further criticism for a lack of available PCR tests. Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald had earlier this week expressed concerns that said there is huge concern across society at the growing rate of infections, the prospect of further restrictions and people’s inability to…
8 Weeks waiting time to access jigsaw services in Donegal
A Donegal TD is describing the waiting times to access the Jigsaw youth mental health service in the county as extremely worrying. Sinn Féin TD for Donegal, Pearse Doherty, has called on the Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly to urgently engage with the service to provide a solution.…
Oncology clinic cancelled at Letterkenny University Hospital
The Cancellation of the oncology clinic at Letterkenny University Hospital for the second week in a row has been described as ‘totally unacceptable’. Sinn Fein TD Pearse Doherty says he has been contacted by affected patients and their families who are dismayed and worried of the effects that these…
Doherty accuses the government of destroying Sinn Féin policies in the Budget
Donegal’s two Sinn Féin TDs are calling for clarification on the budget allocation for Mica redress next year Deputies Pádraig Mac Lochlainn and Pearse Doherty’s call follows confirmation that there is only an additional €20 million allocated to the Defective Concrete Blocks Grant Scheme for next year. Meanwhile,…
Doherty says Ireland is ‘hungry’ for political change
The latest political poll shows the people of Ireland are “hungry” for political change. That’s according to Sinn Féin Finance Spokesperson and Donegal TD, Pearse Doherty. The latest Irish Times/Ipsos MRBI opinion poll shows that Sinn Féin has the support of almost a third of voters at 32 per cent,…
It’s vital that local airport remains open – Doherty
A Donegal TD has welcomed the news that Aer Lingus has confirmed that it is exploring options around the possibility of being able to run the Public Service Obligation route between Dublin and Donegal. Stobart Air had previously operated the Dublin to Donegal Route but the board recently placed the…
Donegal Orthodontic waiting list at crisis level
There are serious failings in the management of the orthodontic waiting lists in Donegal which must be addressed. That’s according to the Donegal Sinn Fein TD Pearse Doherty. The Sinn Fein spokesperson on finance has raised the issue with the Minister for Health on a number of…