Donegal TD describes Killybegs funding announcement as ‘nonsensical’
An Independent Donegal TD has described a government funding announcement for Killybegs as ‘nonsensical’. €9 million has been awarded to Killybegs under the Fishery Harbour and Coastal Infrastructure Development Programme announced this morning by Marine Minister Charlie McConalogue. However, Deputy Thomas Pringle believes that the majority of the money sanctioned…
Taoiseach to discuss the future of Dunkineely Health Centre with HSE
The Taoiseach has committed to discussing Dunkineely Health Centre with the HSE. The centre has closed after the local GP relocated to Glenties, leaving the local community having to travel elsewhere for the service. It’s also understood that other nearby practices in the likes of Killybegs, Mountcharles and…
Health service ‘in crisis mode’ in North West
A Donegal TD says the health service is in crisis mode in the north west. Deputy Thomas Pringle made the comments as the INMO trolley watch figures confirmed that Letterkenny University Hospital is the most overcrowded facility in the country today with 83 patients without beds. 625 people…
Government considering additional support for Letterkenny University Hospital
The Government is considering additional support for Letterkenny University Hospital. It follows news this week that a consultant urologist at the hospital resigned from public practice over what he has described as impossible working conditions. The issue was raised in the Dail by Donegal Independent TD Thomas Pringle.…
Government under fire over delays in assigning PPS numbers to refugees
The Government has come under fire over delays in assigning PPS numbers to Ukrainian refugees with the issue said to be leaving people in the North West without access to GP and other services. There’s concern that it’s leading to misunderstandings in local communities. Speaking in the Dail…
Donegal TD accuses Government of ‘steamrolling’ legislation through Dail
A Donegal TD has once again accused the Government of ‘steamrolling’ hate crime legislation through the Dail. Justice Minister Helen McEntee has published the full Bill which aims to update laws criminalising hate speech and legislate against hate crimes for the first time in Irish law. It’s expected…
Electricity credit for every household not the answer – Pringle
A Donegal TD has reiterated that giving electricity credit to every household in the country is not the way forward. 2 point 2 million electricity account holders are being thrown a lifeline by the government as the first of three 200 euro ecredits kicks today. A total of…