Belfast’s Court of Appeal’s expected to make a judgement later surrounding a challenge to the Troubles Legacy Act; brought in under the last UK government. A previous High Court ruling found parts of the controversial act were incompatible with human rights law. Today the court will make decisions around the “truth recovery body” and the […]
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Officials from the Office of Public Works have been asked to appear before the Public Accounts Committee next month. It’s in relation to the bike shed installed in Leinster House, which cost the tax payer more than €336,000. Earlier this week in the Dáil, Ceann Comhairle Seán Ó’Fergháil described the ordeal as an “embarrassment”. The
A ballot is wrapping up today on whether Citizens Information Service workers should strike. SIPTU says the action could lead to the closure of dozens of Citizens information Centres around the country. They say it’s due to a failure by their employers and the Department of Social Protection to give staff a pay hike. SIPTU
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Police are investigating the death of a man following a hit-and-run road traffic collision in Belleek, Co. Fermanagh. Police received a report of a serious collision on the Boa Island Road at approximately 2.55pm yesterday afternoon. Officers attended, alongside colleagues from other emergency services who provided first aid to the man, named as 70-year-old Richard
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The housing plight in the Milford electoral area has been highlighted at a special housing meeting of Donegal County Council this week. On the day of the meeting there was only one property available for rent in the area on Daft.ie. Councillor Declan Meehan addressed the council, raising concerns about the significant gap between need
Gap in supply and demand of social housing in Milford must be addressed – Cllr Meehan Read More »
Donegal County Council’s Defective Block Committee has been told that the downgrading of applications is a serious problem that’s going to come back to bite the government in the future. It’s after Cllr Declan Meehan was told at the meeting that 35% of applications have been downgraded by the housing agency. 100% redress Councillor Joy
Government is getting it very wrong on downgrades – Beard Read More »
The new €35 million smooth point quay extension in Killybegs was officially opened today. The project at Killybegs Fishery Harbour Centre involved the completion of a 125-metre long quay development, which aims to alleviate congestion during peak season, allow a faster turn-around for vessels, and provide additional sheltered winter berthage for larger vessels. The opening
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Letterkenny is set to welcome a delegation from its Twin Town, Rudolstadt, Germany, today. Since the twinning of the towns was first proposed by Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh in 2018, there have been numerous visits back and forth, including exchange programs at Colaiste Ailigh, St Eunan’s College, and Errigal College. The 55 visitors will be staying
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The Housing Minister has said cabinet will decide shortly on the extent to which increases in the applicable cap and rates in the defective blocks scheme will be applied retrospectively. In the Dail, Deputy Thomas Pringle told Minister Dara O’Brien that when the new scheme was being announced, people were advised to continue with the
News, Sport, Farming News and Obituaries on Thursday, September 19th:
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A 22-year-old man was arrested in Derry today in connection with suspected drug offenses. The arrest followed a joint operation by the Paramilitary Crime Task Force, the Derry City and Strabane District Support Team, and local Tactical Support Group officers. The operation targeted drug criminality linked to the INLA. During the searches of four locations,
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The Department of Education is launching a programme to document the lived experiences of modern-day students. It’s expected to be introduced into schools at the beginning of 2025, and will allow young people to share stories of their school and community experiences for future generations. It’s part of the department’s 100th anniversary celebrations, and is
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Housing starts in Donegal increased by 53% in the first eight months of 2024 compared to the previous year. In the county, the number of notices of intention to commence construction or convert buildings for residential use rose to 762, up from 498 during the same period in 2023. August 2024 saw 33 such notices
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The Oireachtas Committee on Drug Use has been hearing submissions from the Irish College of GPs and Irish Pharmacy Union. They’ve been discussing the potential for decriminalisation and legalisation of drugs in Ireland. Donegal pharmacist, Tom Murray from the Irish Pharmacy Union gave this submission in his opening address:
The Nine Til Noon is broadcast live weekdays from 9am to 12noon. Here you can listen back to a Podcast of Thursday’s show: We hear what the Green Party want to do to address the fact that 1 in 4 children are overweight, there’s tributes to the man killed in a crash in Clonmany, a
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The man in his 80s killed on the road in North Inishowen has been named locally as Michael Toland of Annagh, Clonmany. He was struck by a van close to his home at around 6:20pm last evening. The road between Clonmany and Ballyliffin remains closed to facilitate a technical examination, with local diversions in place.
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An expected increase in carbon tax in this year’s Budget is set to drive up fuel prices. Fuels for Ireland claims this rise will make us the most expensive country in Europe for diesel. It will also put our petrol prices among the five most expensive. Fuels for Ireland Director, Kevin McPartlan says the reasoning
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A burst water main may leave the residents of Gortahork and Falcarragh with supply outages. Repairs are taking place with a view to reaching completion at 3pm. The utility warn however that it may take an additional four hours for supplies to return to normal.
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The number of people employed in the Letterkenny labour catchment area has increased 19%. Over 23,500 workers are residing in Letterkenny, making it the third largest labour catchment area in the Western Region in 2022. The latest report from the WDC has also identified rural parts of Donegal, Northern Ireland and Ballybofey and Stranorlar as
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A Donegal TD is calling for the introduction of a public childcare model, where care is provided by the state at an affordable cost. Speaking during a Dail debate on childcare, Deputy Thomas Pringle said some of the stories he’s been hearing from constituents in Donegal are shocking, and point to the need for childcare
Childcare should be provided by the state at an affordable cost – Pringle Read More »
Police in Derry have charged a 23-year-old man with drug related offences following his arrest in the Springtown Road area of the city yesterday. The alleged offences include attempted possession of a Class B drug with intent to supply, and being concerned in the supply of a Class A controlled drug. He is expected to
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A woman has been rescued after being cut off by tide near Portsalon. Lough Swilly RNLI were tasked by the Malin Head Coast Guard shortly before 7.50pm last night to assist the woman. A coast guard unit was also on scene and removed the casualty who is said to have been well. The Inshore Lifeboat
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The road between Clonmany and Ballyliffin remains closed this morning following a fatal crash yesterday evening which claimed the life of a pedestrian. The man in his 80s was walking near Clonmany in the Annagh area when he was struck by a van at around 6:20pm. He’s the third person to die on Donegal roads
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It’s feared up 40% of childcare facilities in Donegal affected by defective concrete blocks will be forced to close in the coming years. Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty raised the crisis community playgroups in Raphoe, Letterkenny and Ardara are currently facing with Minister Roderic O’Gorman in the Dail last evening. He says there has been
Doherty says not enough is being done to support DCB affected childcare facilities Read More »
€300,000 has been allocated to HSE North and North West to sustain community-based drugs services and to support people in recovery from drug dependency. It’s part of a €2.3 million national drugs strategy fund announced today by Minister Colm Burke. €200,000 will go towards community-based drugs services in the region to sustain existing community-based drugs
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Support for Fine Gael has increased according to a new opinion poll. It’s risen four points to 27% while support for Sinn Fein has dropped three points to 20%. The IPSOS/Irish Times survey also shows support for the Taoiseach has surged to 55% while it’s fallen to 30% for the Sinn Fein leader. The poll
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The Government is expected to reveal on Budget Day how it will spend the Apple tax windfall. The Taoiseach told a Fine Gael meeting last night he hopes to reveal how the €14 billion will be invested on October 1st. He’s already hinted it will be used for infrastructure and investment.
Government to reveal how Apple tax will be spent on Budget Day Read More »
The Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council’s Defective Blocks scheme has expressed frustration at the lack of any decisions or movement on the provision of modular homes. A meeting of the committee this week once again heard a number of members call for the provision of modular homes, but Cllr Martin McDermott says the committee is
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Arranmore RNLI has responded to two medical emergencies within a week, both requiring evacuations. The lifeboat has been under the command of relief coxswain Sean Curtin from Kerry. The first call from Malin Head Coastguard took place at 10:30 PM on Wednesday, September 11th. The second was yesterday afternoon at 12:30 PM. Both patients were
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A number of local residents have expressed their concerns to a local councillor about the opening hours of Ballybofey Garda Station. Cllr Patrick McGowan says that during the day, the station’s doors are locked as Gardaí are on patrol. This has led to a number of issues locally, particularly regarding passport applications. Cllr McGowan says
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The Dail has been told a service bus which brings cancer patients from South Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim to cancer treatments in Galway should be run by the HSE, and replaced with a vehicle that has a toilet and is accessible. The issue was raised by Deputy Marian Harkin, who told Taoiseach Simon Harris the
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News, Sport and Obituaries on Wednesday, September 18th:
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The £300 million Derry and Strabane City Deal has been signed. The City Deal is aimed at stimulating the economy in the North West was officially signed at the Guildhall by the North’s Secretary of State, Hilary Benn. Derry Chamber is welcoming the signing, saying initiatives such as the regeneration of the Riverfront, Strand
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Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue has confirmed that Atlantic Technological University is one of two locations for a €50 million veterinary school. Speaking at the National Ploughing Championships this afternoon, MInister McConalogue confirmed that the clinical part of the veterinary course will be provided in Letterkenny, while the practical side will be delivered in collaboration with
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The £300 million Derry and Strabane City Deal has been signed. The City Deal is aimed at stimulating the economy in the North West and has today, been officially signed off by the North’s Secretary of State, Hilary Benn. It’s a landmark day for Derry and Strabane with the signing of the £300 million City
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The Nine til Noon Show is broadcast live weekdays 9am til 12noon! If you missed Wednesday’s live show, you can listen to the podcast below! After a look at some of the stories in today’s papers Cllr Jimmy Brogan joins Greg to discuss housing, Marie Houston discusses the heart wrenching cancer diagnosis received by her
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Advance payments totalling €17.5 million have been issued to 7,141 Donegal farmers in Donegal under the Areas of Natural Constraints scheme. Announcing the payments, Minister Charlie McConalogue said payments totalling over €184 million have issued to 87,149 farmers under the ANC scheme, the highest ever level of advance payments made. ******************** Release in full – €17.5 million allocated
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A Donegal woman whose son was killed by a drink driver believes there is not enough Gardai on the ground to tackle drink and drug driving. A number of motorists were detected in Donegal over the weekend driving under the influence, one of whom was 12 times over the drink driving limit with Gardai describing
Bereaved Donegal mother says more Gardai are needed on the ground Read More »
A new Residents’ Association has been formed in Fahan to address a number of local issues, predominantly the speed of traffic going through the village. Fahan is on the R238, the main route from Donegal and Derry into Buncrana and West Inishowen. There is a 60 kph speed limit on the two kilometre stretch either
New Residents’ Association in Fahan calling for measures to slow traffic down Read More »
A multinational investigation with Europol has taken down a criminal communication platform with operations in Ireland. A collaboration with Gardai, along with nine other countries, has resulted in a total of 51 arrests worldwide as part of an encrypted drug trafficking network platform. 11 arrests have been made in Ireland and 15 point 6 million
The family of Arlene Arkinson has vowed to never give up hope after the latest search for the teenager’s body was stood down in recent days. Searches were carried out in the Glenfin area last week. The 15 year old from Castlederg disappeared after attending a disco in Bundoran over 30 years ago. On todays
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Applications are now open for the ATU’s 2024/2025 1916 Bursary. The bursary provides assistance to socio-economically disadvantaged students entering higher education for the first time. Grants of between €1,500 and €5,000 per year are available. Applications close on October 10th. More information is available on the Atlantic Technological University’s website.
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Investigations are ongoing into a crash in Letterkenny earlier today. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of the two car collision at New Mills Bridge at around 9:05am. The road was temporarily closed but has since reopened.
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A new social housing development in Dungloe is a step closer. The contract for the 43 unit project at Chapel Road has been awarded to John O’Donnell Construction Ltd., Ballybofey. The development will consist of a mix of housing properties from 1 bed apartments to 4 bed houses. The contract was formally signed in recent
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It’s been confirmed this morning that Atlantic Technological University has been successful in its bid for a new vet school. It was revealed on Highland Radio last week, that the ATU was the preferred bidder, after University of Limerick withdrew its bid. The new dual-campus Veterinary Medicine and Surgery Bachelor program will be primarily based
New vet medicine course announced for ATU Read More »
Donegal County Council is urging people to dispose of their waste responsibly. The Council is reminding members of the public that the burning of domestic, industrial, agricultural and construction waste is an offence under the Waste Management Act. It is warning that failure to comply can result in prosecution. The local authority shared a case
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The Health Minister wants to expand free contraception to include 16 year olds. It’s currently free for women aged 17 to 35 but Stephen Donnelly wants to lower this. There’s resistance though from the Department of Health given the legal age of consent is 17. The age of medical independence is 16 and girls can
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Tourism groups are appealing to the government to stave off a growing crisis in the sector, before it’s too late. A new report out today – commissioned by a number of industry representative groups – shows VAT at 13.5% and Government-imposed cost increases have seriously damaged the commercial structure of the sector. The report’s author,
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Children will be evacuated from Gaza to receive medical treatment in Ireland, under plans to be approved by Cabinet this morning. In the first wave, 30 children will travel alongside a carer who will be accommodated in homes owned by healthcare workers. The children will be flown in by the EU after being cleared by
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The Dáil returns from its summer recess this afternoon. It’s widely expected this could be the last few weeks of this Dáil term before a general election is called. More than two months after the house rose for the summer TDs are back in Leinster House today as the new political term kicks off. There
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