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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 Donegal is ...

06 May 2022 at 19:43

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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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'What is there to hide?' - Homeowner

'What is there to hide?' This was the reaction of 'mica' affected homeowner, Roisin Gallagher, reflecting on Taoiseach Micheál Martin's comment he would have to consider “very seriously” whether or not there was a need for pre-legislative ...

18 May 2022 at 14:00

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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 will ...

05 May 2022 at 10:02

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Joe McHugh says defective blocks Bill needs changes

Donegal TD Joe McHugh has said elements of the latest defective blocks redress scheme need to be changed before it is finalised. The latest Bill begins its legislative journey on Thursday when it will be presented for a compressed ...

22 Jun 2022 at 21:25

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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 Education said he was stepping down ...

04 May 2022 at 12:26

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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 has ...

04 May 2022 at 12:01

National News

Micheal Martin ‘confident’ Government will win ‘cynical’ confidence vote

Taoiseach Micheal Martin has said that he is “confident” that the Government will win a confidence vote in the Dail on Tuesday. Speaking at the Axis Community Centre in Ballymun on Monday, Mr Martin branded the vote a ...

11 Jul 2022 at 20:49

National News

Irish government has ‘utterly failed’ and must be ‘kicked out’, says Paul Murphy

The Irish government has “utterly failed” to address the cost-of-living crisis and must be “kicked out”, People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy has said. Mr Murphy said his party will vote against the Irish government ...

12 Jul 2022 at 15:00

Local News

Fine Gael TD Joe McHugh confirms he is resigning the party whip

Donegal Fine Gael TD Joe McHugh has confirmed this evening that he is resigning the party whip. His decision comes after he voted against the Government in the Dáil today during the second stage vote on ...

06 Jul 2022 at 20:39

Former education minister resigns whip after voting against Government bill

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Former education minister votes against Government’s defective blocks bill

Ex-education minister and former chief whip Joe McHugh has resigned the whip after voting against the Government’s defective blocks Bill, threatening the coalition Government’s majority as a result. ...

06 Jul 2022 at 21:25

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Government set to defeat no confidence bid after securing backing of key TDs

A no confidence motion in the Government looks set to fail after two TDs outside the coalition made clear they would not support it. Fine Gael TD Joe McHugh, who resigned the party whip last week, ...

11 Jul 2022 at 00:00

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