Forrmer Taoiseach, Champion for Peace &
@fiannafailparty
former leader, Bertie Aherne addresses media at Hotel Kilmore in Cavan before my Public Meeting with friends, family and fellow party members - ní neart go chur le chéile!
#BackBlaney
Was an honour to attend the official opening of the €22 million Greencastle Harbour Breakwater today. Such progressive marine infrastructure is central to the growth and sustainability of Greencastle Harbour. Huge well done to all involved!
Delighted and honoured to perform the official opening of the €22 million Greencastle Harbour Breakwater this morning. This is a fantastic piece of marine infrastructure that is vital for the growth and sustainability of Greencastle Harbour. Well done to all all involved.
Today, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine,
@McConalogue
T.D. together with Leas Chathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr Gerry McMonagle, officially opened the Greencastle Harbour Breakwater.
Full details -
#Donegal
#YourCouncil
There was a huge turnout tonight in the Kilmore Hotel in Cavan for the public meeting organised by
@niall_blaney
to discuss border counties in Europe. The event was part of his campaign ahead of Europen elections in June. Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern was among the guest speakers
Sinn Féin voted against gambling legislation to:
▪️protect children from gambling ✅
▪️protect vulnerable from gambling ✅
▪️prevent money laundering ✅
▪️prevent Terrorist Financing ✅
▪️levy gambling companies ✅
& called for 24hr advertisement ban with no exceptions✅
Delighted that Scoil Iosagain has been given the go-ahead to proceed to construction. Thanks to principal Sinead McLaughlin, chair of the board of management, Martin Doherty & Fr. Francis Bradley for their work. Looking forward to the project commencing.
How can we live longer and ensure more positive health outcomes? And what impact is climate change having on our immune systems?
@laoneill111
and I discuss this and more on the latest episode of my podcast.
🎙️ Listen now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts:
"I know that the cost of living is something that has been on all of our minds in recent times, but thankfully, we are now seeing some positive news in this regard."
@mmcgrathtd
Minister
@McConalogue
has today invited applications from registered animal welfare charities in Ireland, for funding under the Animal Welfare Grants Programme 2024.
👉
Great to meet Joey Kennedy in Ballybrittas, Laois during my visit there yesterday. Joey is a
@fiannafailparty
candidate in the local elections in June. We met with local farmers & talked about several issues. Joey has great energy & vision & I wish him in well in the weeks ahead.
Glad of opportunity to meet
@GrowersGrain
. Thankfully, there has been some return to spring work on tillage farms, however significant challenges remain. In support I announced I will work to deliver €100/ha in financial support for 2024 harvest crops.
Three Donegal projects have been allocated €750,000 under the 2023 Town and Village Renewal Scheme. Laghey, Tory Island & Rosnakill will each receive €250,000 for a range of regeneration projects. The funding is part of a €20m package. Read more:
Doorstep by Charlie
@McConalogue
, Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine of
#Ireland
, at the
#AGRIFISH
Council taking place on 29 April 2024 in
#Luxembourg
.
"We need to make sure that we put farmers front and centre of the
#CAP
."
Great to see Glenmar Seafood in these photos at Barcelona; an Irish company working with 150 boats selling premium Irish shellfish worldwide. They sponsor our award for Irish food journalists writing about Irish seafood 👏🏻 ✍🏻
@Bordbia
@McConalogue
#IrishFish
#thisisirishfood
“Your investment in innovation and this facility reflects your passion and strong commitment to the industry, and indeed the local community here in Donegal. It is always a pleasure to support innovation in the seafood sector", Minister
@McConalogue
Delighted to be welcomed by former Cllr. David Alcorn to St. Columba’s Community Centre, Burtonport which David was instrumental in delivering.
It was opened in 93 by Pat TheCope Gallagher, former MEP, TD & Minister.
I played indoor fball here in 96! Centre &still going strong!
Visited Finola McBride's Post Office in the heart of the Castlefinn community in Donegal alongside my colleague Minister
@McConalogue
& Cllr. Patrick McGowan.
Finola is a great ambassador for our post office network providing an essential service to her local community