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Donegal Cancer Flights and Services are due to hold a protest at the Dáil on Tuesday at 3pm. This is due to a lack of response from the Department of Transport on the issue of the midday Donegal Dublin Air Service. The service is due to finish at the end next week. Manager of Donegal

A West Donegal Cllr is making a call to install a crash barrier on a stretch of road in Gweedore where a lorry recently went off road. This incident occurred last week and is one of many accidents which have happened on this stretch in recent years. Cllr John Shéamais Ó Fearraigh says that if

This Saturday marks World Down Syndrome Day and the Donegal branch of Down Syndrome Ireland are scheduling many events to mark the celebration. This includes shining a light on the branch’s Futsal team which has been established in collaboration with Finn Harps Football Club. World Down Syndrome Day takes place on March 21st (21/03). The

St. Columba’s College in Stranorlar has received approval from the National Council for Special Education to establish a class for students with autism. There will be capacity for six pupils in the room, and enrolments are now being taken. As it stands, a classroom is being repurposed to accommodate the special class. However, Principal Tom

Supports to tackle spiraling energy costs will be discussed at Cabinet next week. The Tanaiste made the announcement in the Dail last night during an emergency motion from Sinn Fein on the issue. Simon Harris confirmed the Government is finalising what he called an “appropriate intervention” to address rising fuel prices. Energy Minister Darragh O’Brien

A Donegal senator is calling for the experience of school bus drivers not to be lost once they turn 70. The rule, which only applies to drivers on the School Transport Scheme operated by Bus Éireann, has long been questioned. Senator Manus Boyle says he will back calls from Senator Seán Kyne to allow medically

The Dáil has been told action must be taken to support older people affected by defective concrete blocks. Deputy Charles Ward raised the case of two constituents in Donegal with Alzheimers who cannot access the DCB scheme. He urged Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan, who was standing in for the Taoiseach, to put accessibility measures in

It’s emerged that Derry City and Strabane District Council is proposing to appoint a Vacant Properties Officer as part of a pilot project aimed at quantifying and eventually reutilising vacant homes across the district. Welcoming the announcement, Cllr Christopher Jackson this is an important pilot project involving the council and the Department of Communities.  

The Tanaiste has told the Dail new energy supports are on the way. They will be agreed at the next Cabinet meeting. Simon Harris was responding to an emergency motion brought by Sinn Fein which aims to bring down the costs of fuel and home heating oil. It was moved a short time ago by the party’s

Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan has once again ruled out a public inquiry into the Creeslough Tragedy until criminal proceedings conclude. He was responding in the Dáil to Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald who said that a public inquiry could take place alongside the criminal investigation. Minister O’Callaghan restates his belief that justice is

Sinn Fein is accusing the Government of ‘dithering’ and ‘delaying’ on high fuel prices. Costs have been rising since the war in Iran halted global supplies. The coalition says it will act on the issue in the coming days. However, Donegal TD and Sinn Fein Finance Spokesperson Pearse Doherty says it’s ‘absolutely wrong’ action isn’t

A Transport Company in Donegal says with diesel hitting €2.12 per litre in places, the viability of their school transport and Local Link services is at breaking point. In a social media post today, McGettigan Travel says they need VAT and excise concessions as a matter of urgency. Company Spokesperson Maelisa McGettigan says many of

The issue of fly tipping has been raised by a member of the Donegal Municipal District. This specifically deals with the issue of litter on the road from Ardaghey to Ardara. Cllr Michael Boyle says recently a group of volunteers found 13 incidents of fly tipping on the road. Speaking to Donna-Marie Doherty on today’s

Gardaí have recently received reports of a tarmac scam in Letterkenny, Convoy and Raphoe. In these incidents men are typically going door to door targeting vulnerable people. Garda Grainne Doherty gave this update on the scam when speaking to Donna-Marie Doherty on today’s Greg Hughes Show:

Following recent reports of home heating oil theft Gardaí urge people to take preventative measures to avoid this happening. This comes as home heating oil has seen an increase in price due to the conflict in the Middle East. Garda Grainne Doherty, gave this advice on today’s Greg Hughes Show:

Psychiatrists have warned of a “workforce crisis” facing mental health services in Northern Ireland. A survey from all five health trusts found 29 per cent of consultant posts were either vacant or covered by locum doctors last year. That’s a 25 per cent increase on 2023. Professor Subodh Dave is from the Royal College of

A decision on energy supports will be made before Easter. The government has been pressured to bring in the measure because of rising fuel prices as a result on the conflict in Iran. Speaking in London, Tánaiste and Finance Minister Simon Harris says the government will make a move one way or another, before the