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McHugh seeks Government funding for the retention of community hospitals

“Extra capital funding nationally totaling €2.6 billion has been put forward for projects throughout the country and my immediate response was to lobby Minister Harris for funding for our community hospitals,” McHugh said. “I have asked for funding for the community hospitals to upgrade them and bring them up to the required standard which will enhance them well into the future.

16th February 2017

Work to start on Cockhill Bridge after contracts signed

“It’s no secret at this stage that the issue of a new bridge at Cockhill has been raised for decades and I am delighted as TD for Donegal and as a Government Minister that we were able to deliver it,” said McHugh. “I’ve been informed today by Donegal County Council that the contracts have been signed and the contractors plan to be on site beginning work within weeks.

15th February 2017

Minister Joe McHugh leads delegation for Falcarragh Hall funding

Donegal TD Joe McHugh has met Gaeltacht Minister Sean Kyne with a delegation from Falcarragh in Dublin today to lobby for funding for a new community hall for the town. In his previous portfolio covering the Gaeltacht brief, Minister McHugh sanctioned €31,600 in funding towards hiring advisors for the construction of a proposed new centre. Minister McHugh said he was very happy to continue in his engagement with representatives of the Falcarragh community to take the project to the next phase.

15th February 2017

McHugh urges schools not in new DEIS programme to contact Department

Schools not included this year do have a right to the data used by the Deparment in their assessment, said McHugh. Schools may seek verification of the data submitted by their school which has been used in the identification process by e-mailing a request to: social_inclusion@education.gov.ie.

14th February 2017

Minister McHugh meets with Donegal Health Care Leaders during tour of Altnagelvin Radiotherapy Unit

DONEGAL TD and Minister of State Joe McHugh has welcomed the commitment to the expansion of health services in the North West during a tour of Altnagelvin Hospital today. McHugh met Donegal health care leaders working at the new radiotherapy centre at the Derry hospital.

13th February 2017

McHugh announces €450,000 funding boost to Four County Donegal Arts and Culture Projects

DONEGAL Fine Gael TD Joe McHugh has welcomed the announcement from Government colleague and Minister for Arts Heather Humphreys that FOUR projects in the county are to share in €450,000 worth of grants her Department.

12th February 2017

It's time for action on gorse fires - Richmond

Dublin Rathdown Fine Gael Senator, Neale Richmond, has called on the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Heather Humphreys, to take action to prevent an increase in gorse fires.

10th February 2017

Statement from Fergus O’Dowd TD, on the death of Brendan McGahon, former Louth Fine Gael TD

Fine Gael Louth TD, Fergus O’Dowd, has expressed his sympathies on the sad news that former Fine Gael TD for Louth, Brendan McGahon, has died.

9th February 2017

Minister McHugh welcomes immediate return of Oncology Services to Letterkenny

Donegal TD and Minister of State Joe McHugh has welcomed the news today that locum cover for the Medical Oncology Service at Letterkenny University Hospital has resumed with immediate affect. Locum cover had been put in place from March 6. However this cover actually began on Monday past.

9th February 2017

McHugh not happy as Three admit problems with 28 per cent of network in Donegal

Mobile phone company Three has apologised to Donegal TD Joe McHugh over poor coverage in the county and admitted some areas have been badly affected in recent weeks. Minister McHugh wrote to Three last week after complaints from across the county, demanding a public explanation for a catastrophic deterioration in service.

8th February 2017

European Globalisation Fund supports to be considered for HP Inc employees - Heydon

Fine Gael Kildare South TD, Martin Heydon, has today (Wednesday) called on Minister for Jobs Mary Mitchell O’Connor to ensure that the full supports of the State, including access to the European Globalisation Fund, are available for the staff of HP Inc who were informed of job losses at the plant today. Deputy Heydon was speaking on the matter during a topical issue in the Dáil.

8th February 2017

Alternative company must be found for Leixlip site – Durkan

“Fine Gael TD for Kildare North, Bernard Durkan, has said that an alternative company must be found for the Leixlip site to be vacated by HP Inc.

8th February 2017