Sligo councillor says Taoiseach’s comments on All Island Rail Review is good news for local roads projects
A Sligo councillor says the reported rift between the Government Parties over the all Island Rail review could be good news for the future of the N17 upgrade between Knock and Collooney. The future of the project was cast in major doubt following comments by the Transport Minister, Eamon…
Government urged to address inequality
A Donegal TD has called on the government to address inequality. Independent Deputy Thomas Pringle has labelled inequality as an “ongoing crisis” and referencing 2022 CSO figures that state the earning figures in Donegal are “the lowest in the country.” Speaking in the Dáil, Deputy Pringle said he believes inequality…
Donegal TD begs the government to ‘cop themselves on’ and address the housing crisis
Government officials have been told to cop themselves on when it comes to the delivery of affordable housing in the North West and elsewhere. It comes as just seven out of 31 local authorities delivered housing through affordable housing schemes last year. Sligo, Leitrim or Donegal are not…
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…