It’s been claimed that Donegal has been caught in a pincer movement

A cost-of-living crisis, the defective concrete crisis and infrastructure neglect are all said to be contributing factors.

It comes as CSO data for 2021 Donegal had the lowest disposable income per person in Ireland, more than 20% below the national average.

Speaking in the Dail, 100% Redress Party TD Charles Ward says local families are having to make shocking decisions: