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Failure to recruit more Home Helps in Donegal will cost more in the long term – Doherty

A Donegal councillor says the HSE’s Pay and Numbers strategy is hampering the recruitment of Home Helps in Donegal. Cllr Gary Doherty told a meeting of the Regional Health Forum he accepts that targets were met regarding the number of hours provided in Donegal, but asked why the targets were not adjusted to reflect the

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Temporary traffic lights being installed at Castlefinn Bridge

Temporary traffic lights are to be installed at Castlefinn Bridge after lorry collided with the current set yesterday evening, rendering them useless. Safety on the road linking Castlefinn and Castlederg is a regular topic of discussion, as two cars cannot pass each other because the road is so narrow. Cllr Patrick McGowan says there are

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Emergency Humanitarian Aid Scheme to be approved following Storm Bert

The Cabinet will today be asked to approve the opening of an Emergency Humanitarian Aid Scheme for those affected by Storm Bert. It’s aimed at small business, community, voluntary and sporting bodies damaged by floods during the extreme weather which hit  Donegal, Cork, Galway, and Kerry last weekend. Once the scheme is approved, affected groups

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Public services should not be limited to online only – Age Action

Age Action is calling for the next Government to ban public service providers from only providing their services online. The representative group for older people says there should be more funding for digital skills training to ensure their members aren’t left behind in the modern world. In the lifetime of the next government, there will

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Two arrested following discovery of drugs during Derry vehicle search

Officers from Derry City and Strabane District Support Team arrested two men on suspicion of drug-related offences in Derry yesterday morning. Officers on patrol in the city stopped and searched a vehicle in the Rossville Street area of the city at around 11.15am. During the search, a small quantity of suspected Class C drugs was

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SI houses can play a crucial role in saving rural communities – McDermott

  Donegal County Council is being urged to build more Special Instance houses, after Part 8 planning was approved for four house this week, two in Clonmany, and one each in St Johnston and Letterkenny.Welcoming the decisions, Cllr Martin McDermott says it’s the first time since he became a member that multiple SI houses were

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People waiting up to 6 months for Housing Adaptation assessments in Donegal due to lack of OTs

Concerns have been raised over a growing waiting list for Housing Adaptation assessments in Donegal due to a lack of occupational therapists. Councillor Gerry McMonagle, a member of the HSE’s Regional Health Forum says the processing of assessments is being delayed by up to six months as a result. There’s long been calls for a

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Car seized in Letterkenny after Gardai discover tax expired almost two years

A car has been seized at a multi-agency checkpoint in the Letterkenny area today. Gardai discovered the vehicle’s tax had expired in January 2023. As well as the car being seized, a Fixed Charge Penalty Notice was issued. Issues with the motorist’s choice of fuel was also noted by customs officials.  

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Water supplies restored following ‘complex repairs’ in South Letterkenny

Uisce Eireann says water supplies have been restored in the south of Letterkenny following a significant burst on the network. The leak had resulted in low pressure and disruptions for some customers in Bomany, Newmills, Roughan, Tullygay, Conwal and surrounding areas in recent days. They say complex repairs were completed last night and supply has

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McEntee addresses questions on garda numbers as she canvasses in Donegal

Justice Minister Helen McEntee has been canvassing in Donegal today. This morning, she was in Donegal Town with Fine Gael candidate John McNulty, before travelling to Letterkenny, where she is canvassing with Senator Nikki Bradley this afternoon. A short time ago, she spoke to Donna Marie Doherty……..

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Podcast: Listen or watch back General Election debate 2

Listen back to the 2nd General Election debate from Highland Radio focusing on the Donegal constituency. Issues discussed include defective concrete, immigration and housing. The panel is Charlie Mc Conalogue FF, Pádraig Mac Lochlainn SF, Charles Ward 100% Redress Party and Vincent J Bradley NP Niall Mc Connell didn’t reply to the invite, Carol Gallagher

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Irish fishing sector is in crisis – Mullooley

A Midlands North West MEP is urging the European Union to take immediate action to address the severe challenges facing Ireland’s fishing industry. Speaking in the European Parliament, Ciaran Mulloley said unfair quota allocations and overfishing by non-EU nations are crippling Irish fishermen, forcing boats to remain tied up while foreign vessels exploit Irish waters.

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118 children on waiting lists for mental health services in Donegal

It has been revealed that there are 118 children in Donegal who are on waiting lists for mental health services. They have been waiting between three and twelve months. The data was released to Deputy Pearse Doherty, who is contesting for Sinn Fein on Friday’s General Election. He says if elected his party would introduce

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Gardai investigate thefts at Car Wash premises in Stranorlar

Gardaí are investigating two incidents that occurred at a car wash business at Meetinghouse Street in Stranorlar earlier this week. On Saturday November 9th, a burglary occurred at the premises between 11pm and Midnight. The items stolen from an unsecured shed included a valeting machine, a 25L drum of tyre shine chemicals, a transformer box,

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Termon GAA club secures another €500,000 investment

Termon GAA club has secured another half million euro in its ongoing efforts to redevelop its facilities. The Club has secured a further investment of €500k through the Immigrant Investor Programme overseen by the Department of Justice to support its work. The money is being invested by Dr Paul Boskind, an American Psychologist, Health Care

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Mouldy jacket from DCB home brought before Donegal County Council

A 100% Redress Party Councillor has told officials in Donegal County Council that she can have 500 social tenants in Lifford tomorrow demanding to be rehoused because of the extent of mould in their defective block affected social homes. Cllr Joy Beard produced a black jacket in the chamber which is covered in mould, having

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Top two officials resign amid National Children’s Hospital delays

The two most senior officials of the body overseeing the new National Children’s Hospital have resigned. The acting chief executive and interim deputy chief executive of Children’s Health Ireland are both stepping down from their roles. It comes at a critical time for the hospital which is trying to be finished by next year.

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Funeral arrangements announced for two men killed in Liscooley road crash

The funeral arrangements for two Castlederg men who died in a road traffic collision in Liscooley over the weekend have been announced. Gordy Galbraith, aged in his 30s will be laid to rest on Thursday in Castlederg Cemetery. Meanwhile, Ryan Glenn, aged 25 years old, will be laid to rest on Friday, also in Castlederg

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Urgent call for All-Island cooperation to combat violence against women

Women’s organisations are calling for cross-border cooperation to tackle domestic violence. The National Women’s Council and Women’s Aid Federation of Northern Ireland are today launching a new report examining the supports that are needed and the barriers that exist. Women’s Council Director Orla O’Connor says an all-island response is needed to ensure victims and survivors

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NW City Region needs to be fully recognised in National Planning Framework – Cllr Doherty

  The government is being told that the North West City Region needs to be fully recognised in the National Planning Framework. During a national consultation process, Donegal County Council made a submission in its own right, and was also involved in a joint submission with Derry City and Strabane. The submissions stressed the need

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Atlantic Travel, Letterkenny named Cruise Agency of the Year

Letterkenny’s Atlantic Travel has been named Cruise Agency of the Year 2024. The award from Worldchoice, recognises the agency’s exceptional commitment to excellence in cruise travel and singles them out as the top cruise team among Ireland’s leading agencies. Emma McHugh, Managing Director at Atlantic Travel, says “We are absolutely delighted to receive this recognition.

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Gritters to be deployed in Donegal as temperatures set to drop to -2 tonight

Gritters will be out on the ground from 6pm this evening in Donegal. Frost and icy patches are forecast tonight with temperatures set to fall to -2 degrees tonight. The following routes will be gritted: 01: National Primary North 02: National Primary Central 03: National Primary South 04: Inishowen South 05: Inishowen East 06: Inishowen

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Significant damage caused to motorhome in Castlederg

Police in Strabane are appealing for information after significant damage was caused to a motorhome in Castlederg. The bodywork of the white coloured motorhome and its windscreen were badly damaged overnight, possibly at around 6:20am this morning in the Drumnabey Park, Spamount area. Anyone with information, or relevant footage that could assist Police with their

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DCC passes motion calling for immediate enaction of Occupied Territories Bill

Donegal County Council has passed a motion calling on the government to immediately enact the Occupied Territories Bill, which would cut Irish trade ties with Israeli goods and services produced in illegal settlements. The motion was moved by Cllr Jimmy Brogan, and passed unanimously making Donegal County Council the 13th local authority to move such

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Motion calling on incoming government to establish Independent Statutory Judicial Public Inquiry passes

Donegal County Council has unanimously backed a motion calling on the incoming government to establish a full Independent Statutory Judicial Public Inquiry into the explosion in Creeslough that killed 10 people in October 2022. The motion was moved by Cllr Frank McBrearty and seconded by Councillor Thomas Sean Devine. Councillor McBrearty says he wants the

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AVEVA announces £1.5m investment for new Research and Development centre in Derry

Global industrial software company AVEVA have announced a £1.5 million investment in Derry. The funding will help create a new Research and Development centre in the city, which will see it double its workforce. AVEVA first established their presence in Derry in 2015, enabling businesses to improve collaboration with customers, suppliers and partners through their

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Podcast: Watch or listen back to our 1st General Election debate

It’s the first of 3 General Election debates ahead of polling on Friday November 29th, 2024. Our panel is John Mc Nulty FG, Pat the Cope Gallagher FF, Mary T Sweeny 087 Aontu, Pearse Doherty SF, Gerry McKeever NP, Arthur Desmond McGuinness NP and Frank O Donnell NP. You can listen below or scroll further

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Update – DCC passes motion calling or a full judicial inquiry into the Creeslough tragedy

Donegal County Council has unanimously backed a motion calling on the incoming government to establish a full Independent Statutory Judicial Public Inquiry into the explosion in Creeslough that killed 10 people in October 2022. The motion was moved by Cllr Frank McBrearty, who said he wants the inquiry to be called within the first 100

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