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25/03/2026

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16/03/2026

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Another week, and yet another hike. With diesel hitting €2.12 per litre, the viability of our school transport and Local Link services is at a breaking point.
​In big cities like Dublin, a fuel hike is an inconvenience. In Donegal, it’s a threat to our way of life. With no railway and limited public transport, every cent added to a litre of diesel is a direct tax on Northwest families just for living where they do.

​The Reality for Bus & Coach Operators:
Unlike hauliers, bus operators cannot reclaim VAT. We pay the full "at-the-pump" price—of which 60-65% goes straight to the Government in taxes. We are "absorbing" these costs to keep children in school, but this is unsustainable. Many of our school transport and Local Link contracts were tendered when fuel was significantly lower.

​We are calling for immediate Government intervention:

1️⃣ Increase the Diesel Rebate: Raise the 7.5c cap for licensed bus/coach operators to offset the lack of VAT recovery.

2️⃣ Emergency Excise Cut: Lower Excise Duty to bring pump prices back below €1.70.

3️⃣ Halt the Carbon Tax: Suspend the increase scheduled for May 1st, 2026.
​If the wheels don't turn, our county stops. It’s time to protect the Northwest. 🇮🇪

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11/03/2026

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18/09/2025

BEING chosen as the Edinburgh Mary 2025 has been one of the greatest honours of my life. Representing Scotland—my new home—here in Donegal, where I was born and raised, made the experience even more meaningful. It felt like everything had come full circle.

18/09/2025

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Watch out for me driving about in my Donegal car. Thanks to Dungloe Car Breakers