Donegal flood relief needs to be progressed says Donegal TD
A Donegal TD says the proposed €8.5m flood defence for the North West River Basin in Donegal Town needs to be progressed quicker. The proposed development consists of flood water storage, embankments and walls to protect around 73 buildings with the funding coming from the government’s €1.3b Flood Risk Management…
Insurance companies ‘blatantly profiteering off the Covid-19 pandemic’ says Donegal TD
A Donegal TD says insurance companies are ‘blatantly profiteering off the Covid-19 pandemic.’ Sinn Fein Deputy, Pearse Doherty, claims insurance companies are deducting supports businesses received under the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme under their policies and are ‘pocketing the money.’ He says last year the Minister for State Seán Fleming…
Taoiseach tells Doherty Sinn Fein using Mica for political gain
The Taoiseach has told a Donegal TD that Sinn Fein is exploiting the Mica scandal for electoral and political gain. Micheal Martin made his remark after Deputy Pearse Doherty asked if the proposed mica redress scheme announced yesterday was fit for purpose, saying some people would have to find €45,000…
‘Brandon’ report needs to be published urgently says Donegal TD
The Government is ‘very keen’ to publish the Brandon report as soon as possible. Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney, was responding to questions by Donegal TD, Pearse Doherty in the Dail. The report into abuse on adults with intellectual disabilities at HSE run care facilities in Donegal over an…
Donegal TD says ‘nothing has been learned’ from Katherine Zappone appointment
The Foreign Affairs Minister has defended Eamon Ryan appointment of members of the Climate Change Advisory Council. Minister Ryan appointed two new members of the council – one of which was a former advisor to him and the other was a former Green Party election candidate. Donegal Sinn Fein TD,…
Tanasite and Donegal TD clash in Dail over accommodation
A row has erupted in the Dáil after Sinn Féin said the Government should be ashamed of its record when it comes to housing. It comes amid a severe shortage of student accommodation. ITSligo Students Union President, Daire Martin recently said some students are being forced to look at hotel…
Doherty says new insurance fraud office long overdue
A Donegal TD is welcoming the news that a new Garda Insurance Fraud Coordination Office is to be established. Sinn Féin spokesperson on Finance Pearse Doherty says the office will allow policyholders who suspect a fraudulent claim has been made against them to report this directly to the Gardaí instead…