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One Donegal Social Inclusion Week will be launched next week. Donegal County Council urges all residents, groups, and businesses to celebrate inclusion, equality, and diversity across the county. The week includes diverse events organised with local partners. Christina O’Donnell is from the Social Inclusion Office. She is appealing to whose who are struggling with loneliness

The Dáil has been urged to expedite the publication by the National Standards Authority of the draft amendment to the IS465 standard, due to its crucial role in addressing the defective concrete block crisis in Donegal. Currently, the regulation only covers mica-related defects, which peer-reviewed research says not the cause of deterioration. Donegal Deputy Padraig

The government is facing renewed pressure to resolve the speaking rights row in the Dáil. The impasse means Oirechtas committees – to scrutinise legislation and other issues – have yet to be set up, two months on since the formation of the government. Opposition parties say the responsibility lies solely with the government, after it

Foyle MP Colm Eastwood has raised the issue of a disabled woman in the House of Commons today, saying she qualifies for less support under the Labour government than she would have under the previous Tory administration. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the reform of the system is necessary, and pledged to introduce a better

The head of the Climate Change Advisory Council says storms Darragh and Eowyn show how unprepared the country is for extreme weather events. As part of its annual review, the council is calling for a climate damage register and a climate observation system to track the impact of severe weather. It’s also calling for more

Hospitals across the country managed to avoid an expected surge of patients over the St. Patrick’s weekend. Government figures show 230 patients were on trolleys in emergency departments or wards yesterday, down from over 600 over the St. Bridget’s bank holiday weekend. It follows a call from the Health Minister and the CEO of the

The HSE has confirmed that plans are progressing to develop Ambulatory Cancer Facilities at Letterkenny University Hospital and other Model 3 hospitals within the West and North West region, while Galway remains the regional Model 4 Cancer Centre. Following recent revelations that treatment start time targets are not being met in Letterkenny, the hospital has

  New ESRI research highlights a need for better transport coordination and work placement support for young adults with disabilities. The report shows there’s a lot of positive news about the school experience for students with special needs, but sometimes supports can suffer, when children transition to further education or finding a career. Dr Eamonn

A Moville based councillor is urging people to attend a public information event in the town tomorrow evening marking the start of the seconed public consultation on the regeneration plan for the town. The latest draft of the Moville Regeneration Strategy and Action Plan is out to public consultation from tomorrow until Wednesday April 16th.

Midlands North West MEP Ciaran Mullooly has expressed frustration over what he’s described as glaring inconsistencies in insurance premiums faced by motorists across Europe. He told the parliament the price of car insurance continues to rise every year in Ireland, with young drivers bearing the brunt of these increases. In one case, he said a

A protest is to be held outside Letterkenny University Hospital this morning, campaigning for an upgrade to their cancer services. Roseena Doherty was told during the course of her cancer treatment that there was not enough space and staff were under constant pressure. She spoke to management over 2 years ago and was told changes

Russia has agreed to a 30-day energy infrastructure ceasefire to work towards a permanent peace in Ukraine. Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin had a 90 minute phone call this afternoon. There will be negotiations to start in the Middle East immediately on a permanent ceasefire. There’s also been a prisoner swap agreed between Russian and

Almost a quarter of the country’s Garda stations had fewer gardaí at the end of 2024 than at the start of the year. An Irish Independent report has found one in ten stations don’t have a designated Garda on hand. Official figures from the Department of Justice show 129 of the 567 stations across the

The Northern Ireland Assembly has been told that the A5 is one of the most dangerous roads in these islands. As the latest legal challenge to the A5 upgrade came before the High Court this morning, a group of bereaved families and cammpaigners stood outside the court. One of them was West Tyrone MLA Daniel

Gardaí are investigating an alleged assault in the middle of Burnfoot Village on Tuesday evening last, March 11th, at approximately 8pm. On today’s Nine til Noon Show with Michaela Clarke, Garda Sean Sweeney made this appeal for information………….

A male in his teens arrested in connection with a fatal collision on Letterkenny’s Lower Main Stret has been released without charge. Gardai say files will be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions and Garda Youth Diversion Bureau. Almost 200 people attended a vigil last night at the scene of the collision, which left

  A North Inishowen councillor is again calling on Uisce Eireann to replace two kilometres of water main between Mindoran and Clonmany after another significant burst on the trunk main supplying customers in the area. Areas affected by the burst yesterday and again today include Dunaff, Urris, Gortfad, Clonmany, and Ballyliffin, with Uisce Eireann hoping

Donegal TD Charles Ward says he is a very different politician now to the man that was elected for the 100% Redress Party in November. Deputy Ward, who sits in a technical group with People before Profit and fellow independents including Galway TD Catherine Connelly, says he is more confident, and is learning how to

The Mayor of the Letterkenny Milford Municipal District says the money which is being allocated for necessary road projects at the moment is no more than buttons. Cllr Gerry McMonagle says the council must meet with Transport Minister Darragh O’Brien to discuss the Northern and Southern Relief Roads, and the need for them to proceed

Ireland is one of just a few EU countries where the patient load for GPs has increased over the past decade. new study finds each GP has an average of 100 extra people in their catchment area, which has left doctors ‘firefighting’ to treat growing – and ageing – communities. Editor of ‘The Journal Investigates’

The fact that a Midlands Northwest MEP has been appointed as Deputy Chairperson of the European Housing Crisis Committee must be taken advantage of. That’s according to Cllr Michael McBride, who says Donegal is facing one of the largest housing crises in Europe off the back of defective concrete. He says the DCB committee must