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The 100% Redress Party has launched its election manifesto, with candidate Charles Ward stressing that while securing 100% redress for homeowners impacted by defective concrete is a key principle, the party focus goes beyond that, with the desire to secure key investment in Donegal and its communitie Mr Ward stressed that the party developed from

The Green Party in Donegal has confirmed it will be running a poster-free General Election campaign. Candidate, Dr Nuala Carr, says postering is wasteful, polluting and a hazard to the public. She’s suggesting that Ireland adopts a French model under which mass postering is banned, but candidates get equal access to a designated billboard. Dr

A Glenties Councillor says he’s very optimistic that the recently formed Town Team will play a significant role in bringing much needed investment and development to the town. Cllr Brian Carr says a preliminary meeting earlier this month was very positive. The Glenties Town Team was formed earlier this year, with similar initiatives in Creeslough,

Over 420 thousand premises will have high-speed fibre broadband by the end of 2025. NBI says the National Broadband Plan has already been delivered to over 55 per cent of all homes, farms and businesses in rural areas, and the rollout of the plan is on track and on budget. National Broadband Ireland spokesperson Tara

20 candidates will contest five seats in the Donegal constituency when the General Election takes place on Friday week, November 29th, seven more than contested the ast election in February 2020. Nominations closed on Saturday, and the list of candidates has been published. Nationally, the political parties continue their campaign trails this morning as the

There’s calls for traffic calming measures to be put in place in Glen village. Donegal County Council has agreed to carry out a speed survey to establish the speed of traffic travelling through the village. A national speed limit reduction plan would see the speed limit in the village reduced. Councillor Declan Meehan however, believes

Donegal County Council is to report back to members following a meeting with lending institutions to discuss bridging loans for people restoring derelict properties. The council sought the meeting after a number of members, including Cllr Donal Mandy Kelly reported that people who had been offered grants under various derelict property schemes were unable to

Sinn Féin says it will reverse the two most recent increases to tax on petrol and diesel, if elected to government. As part of its cost of living measures, the party is also promising to cancel all planned hikes to excise duty on fuel. Ireland has the highest taxes on petrol and diesel in Europe.

Labour is promising to set up a State Construction Company, temporarily ban new data centres, and give us two more public holidays. They’re among the promises contained in the party’s election manifesto, launched today. Ellen Butler has more:

Fine Gael has rowed back on extending the number of sick leave days. Former leader Leo Varadkar told the Dail in 2022 that the number of sick leave days would extend from five to ten days in 2026. However at the launch of its general election manifesto this morning, the party says it will remain

Sinn Féin has received a slight bump in the latest poll. As the election campaign enters its second week, the main opposition party sits on 18 per cent, up two points since October. The Sunday Times/Opinions poll puts Fianna Fáil on 20 per cent, up one – while Fine Gael, which is down one, still

The Sinn Féin leader says Simon Harris has questions to answer over his support for Senator John McGahon. It’s after photos in today’s Sunday Times show evidence of injuries sustained by Breen White following an assault by Senator McGahon in 2018. The 33 year old senator – who’s a Fine Gael candidate for Louth in

Today marks World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. Tragically, 150 people have lost their lives on Irish roads this year.

Women belong in the house – LEINSTER House. That’s the motto of ‘Women for Election’ as this year marks the largest number of female candidates contesting election. A 53 per cent increase since 2020, now sees 248 women running. Ireland is 104th in the world for the number of women in parliament and it’s asking

Two men have been arrested in Fermanagh following a report of an assault in Belcoo yesterday. Gardaí are appealing to anyone with information to come forward. Shortly after 12:10pm, it was reported that a man was located in premises in the Main Street area of Belcoo with injuries including a cut above his eye, and

Aontú is aiming to take 10 seats in the upcoming election. The party’s candidates were officially launched today, with one running in each of the 43 constituencies. Aontú currently has one sitting TD – its founder and leader, Peadar Tóibín. He says he’s looking forward to being joined by party colleagues in the Dáil.

Sinn Féin says it will expand paternity leave to 52 weeks. Currently, maternity leave is available for 26 weeks, with the right to take an additional 16 while paternity leave is currently at 2 weeks. Under the plans, both parents would be able to spend a full year with their new borns. Sinn Féin spokesperson

Burst water mains may cause supply disruptions to Keenagh, Lower Bree, Malin Head and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 4pm this afternoon. It’s recommended to make an allowance of 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for supplies to fully return.

Depaul has launched an urgent appeal to support children and adults waking up in emergency homeless accommodation this Christmas. The cross-border charity is urging people to keep them in mind as they plan for the festive season ahead. The charity says for the cost of a Christmas card, around €3.50, they can provide a traditional

Police in Northern Ireland have confirmed they’re now reviewing three cases recorded as suicide, following the Katie Simpson case. Earlier this week, a police watchdog report, into the death of the showjumper, found the police investigation was ‘flawed and failed her family.’ Our reporter Tara Griffiths has more………………

More than 4 thousand 600 Irish trained teachers are currently working abroad. The joint research by the CSO, the Department of Education and the Teaching Council found about 60 per cent of teachers that emigrated are aged between 25-34. However, those identified in the study still pay the yearly Teaching Council registration fee – indicating

Donegal County Council is being asked to review priority group water schemes, with a focus on improving the scheme in Letterbric which serves 50 local families. The review has been ordered by Housing and Local Government Minister Darragh O’ Brien, who is seeking more information regarding options to minimise costs, and details about the history