Taoiseach under scrutiny over eviction ban decision
The Taoiseach has come under fire over the decision to end the eviction ban. The decision was taken to allow the moratorium to elapse at the end of this month. Speaking in the Dáil today, Independent Donegal TD Thomas Pringle challenged Leo Varadkar, calling for a public housing scheme to…
Donegal TD labels government visits “nothing more than hollow PR stunts”
A Donegal TD has labelled the Taoiseach, Táinaiste and Minister Housing’s visits to Donegal as “nothing more than hollow PR stunts” while referring to the demolition of a family home in Donegal as part of the existing defective block scheme. Speaking in the Dáil, Deputy Thomas Pringle said a Donegal…
Donegal TD sees clarification on Killybegs funding
A Donegal TD has sought clarification from the Taoiseach in relation to funding for Killybegs. Recently, the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine announced almost €9 million has been awarded to Killybegs under the Fishery Harbour and Coastal Infrastructure Development Programme – something which Independent TD Thomas Pringle described…
Dáil hears how there are no ambulances available to provide transport for Sligo person with painful congenital condition
The Taoiseach has pledged to look into a ‘special case’ in Sligo where a HSE ambulance is not being provided to a person for essential medical appointments who suffers from a painful congenital condition. The person in question also has a range of illnesses but currently have to travel…
Donegal councillor urges Taoiseach to appoint a local Junior Minister
A Donegal councillor has called on the Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to promote a TD from the north west region to replace Junior Minister Damien English who resigned over a planning application he made in 2008. Mr. English said he “failed to inform Meath County Council about ownership” of his…
National Crisis Management Team will oversee HSE’s response to surge in winter infections
The Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Health Minister Stephen Donnelly are to discuss the surge in winter virus infections today. The HSE says it’s expected to bring the highest pressure on the State’s health service that has EVER been seen in the coming weeks. Sligo University Hospital has confirmed…
Government announce new measures to tackle Coronavirus
All schools, colleges and childcare facilities across the country will close today to limit the spread of Coronavirus. The Taoiseach has announced cultural institutions like theatres and concert venues will also be shut until March 29th. Indoor gatherings of over 100 people and outdoor gatherings of over 500…