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Council postponement prevents Inishowen councillor's co-option

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Inishowen businessman, Johnny McGuinness, the son of the late Donegal County Councillor, Bernard McGuinness, was unable to be officially co-opted onto the council to fill his late father's seat. Cllr Bernard McGuinness passed away in August 2021. He ...

31 Jan 2022 at 16:45

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Irish Fish Producers Organisation brief Brussels on industry needs

The Irish Fish Producers Organisation held its first meeting with the EU Commission in Brussels this week, amid a series of 15 meetings with MEPs and officials. IFPO chief executive, Aodh O Donnell says there is a commitment now, from the Cabinet ...

29 Apr 2022 at 15:52

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Tánaiste hopes mica issues to legislated for in June or July

Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar covered a wide range of topics when he spoke on Highland Radio this morning. He dealt with the departure of Deputy Joe McHugh, the mica crisis, job opportunities and the ...

06 May 2022 at 14:31

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Dáil boundary changes would influence Fine Gael's plans to find a successor to Joe McHugh

Fine Gael could be looking to double its Dáil representation in Donegal after the next general election. But it won’t be a case of trying to win two seats from five in the current five seat constituency; rather that will be the aim if ...

06 May 2022 at 19:43

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Simon Harris backs John McGahon in Louth amid renewed scrutiny

Simon Harris has defended Fine Gael’s decision not to pursue internal disciplinary procedures against General Election candidate John McGahon, after he was found civilly liable for an assault. Mr McGahon, who is standing for election ...

20 Nov 2024 at 17:25

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Who will have the guts to replace Joe McHugh?

Fine Gael party strategists are now left with a major headache - who will replace Joe McHugh? Tánaiste Varadkar hasn't suddenly decided to come to Donegal because of this week's news. His visit has been months in the planning and ...

05 May 2022 at 10:02

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Mica campaigners hand councillors ‘support us or be shamed’ ultimatum

Donegal's 37 county councillors have been warned to either support the Mica Action Group's (MAG) campaign publicly or risk their backlash come the next local election. In a new departure to generate badly needed support this ...

05 Jul 2022 at 09:26

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Donegal Fine Gael TD Joe McHugh not contesting next general election

Donegal Fine Gael TD Joe McHugh will not be contesting the next General Election. The former Minister for Education said he took the decision to spend more time with his family after a period of reflection. Deputy McHugh ...

04 May 2022 at 12:01

National News

Sinn Fein calls for end to Fine Gael and Fianna Fail ‘stranglehold’ on housing

House prices will continue to rise until 2029 if Fianna Fail and Fine Gael return to power, Sinn Fein’s housing spokesperson has said. Eoin O Broin urged voters to end the two Civil War parties’ “stranglehold” on ...

23 Nov 2024 at 19:53

National News

Fine Gael pledges to spend 10bn euro of Apple money on housing

Fine Gael has pledged to spend 10 billion euro of Apple tax money on housing as Simon Harris said first-time buyer schemes were red line issues for the party. The party is committing to deliver 303,000 homes ...

11 Nov 2024 at 15:54

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Harris hopes parties engage in ‘good-spirited political match’ during campaign

Taoiseach Simon Harris said he hopes political parties will engage in a “good-spirited political match” in the remaining weeks of the General Election campaign. Mr Harris said he has “good respect” for ...

16 Nov 2024 at 16:08

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Tánaiste Leo Varadkar pays tribute to Donegal TD Joe McHugh

Tánaiste and Fine Gael leader Leo Varadkar has paid tribute to Donegal TD Joe McHugh following the announcement that he will not be contesting the next General Election. The former Minister for ...

04 May 2022 at 12:26

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