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INMO disputes HSE claim that previously vacant posts are now “funded and secured”

The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation has hit back at claims by the HSE, 4,000 previously vacant posts in the health service are now “funded and secured”. It comes after HSE Chief Bernard Gloster announced the service will be ending its recruitment freeze tomorrow, following a Government injection of 1.5 billion euro this week. INMO

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Galway beat Donegal to book All-Ireland Final spot against Armagh – Martin McHugh and Brendan Devenney react

Galway have beaten Donegal 1-14 to 0-15 in the All Ireland Semi Final at Croke Park this evening, which means Jim McGuinness’ team miss out on a spot in the All Ireland Final. Galway will face Armagh in 2 weeks time after their victory over Kerry yesterday. The game was tight the whole way through

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Commemoration Ceremonies across the country remember those who died in service

Ceremonies across the country have remembered the Irish men and women who’ve died in past wars or on UN service. 88 people have died while on overseas deployment since the 1960’s, and today their relatives and former colleagues gathered together to remember all who died in service. The main commemoration was an interfaith ceremony at

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Donald Trump leaves medical facility following Pennsylvania shooting

Donald Trump’s campaign team say he’s “fine” after he was shot at a rally in Pennsylvania overnight. The former president confirmed a bullet had pierced his right ear before he was dragged to the ground by Secret Service agents. The FBI’s confirmed it was an assassination attempt – and the gunman who opened fire from

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Calls for more powers to stop anti-social behaviour in HAP houses

More powers are needed to stop anti-social behavior that is happening in private houses that are receiving HAP payments. Cllr Martin Harley told a recent meeting of the Lifford Stranorlar MD that residents shouldn’t be left in fear and that the council should have more authority on the issue. He says the same rules should

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Number of people awaiting treatment in Irish hospitals reaches record high of over 911,00

  The government is being called on to meet its own targets when it comes to increasing hospital capacity. It comes after the number of people awaiting treatment reaches a record high of over 911,000. According to the State’s Waiting List Action Plan for 2024 numbers should have reduced by 19,600, but instead have increased

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Burst water main to cause disruptions in North Donegal

Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Ballygorman, Keenagh, Glengad, Gleneely, Ballylinn, Umgall, Woodtop, Carrowreagh, Malin Head, Carndonagh and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 6pm this evening. Uisce Eireann recommend that those affected allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for supply to fully return.

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West Donegal Councillor believes county is lagging behind in bin provision

A West Donegal Councillor believes the county is lagging behind in terms of the provision of bins. Councillor Anthony Molloy has highlighted the need for bins and portaloos to be provided in areas where roadside coffee docks have been set up particularly. He says there simply isn’t enough being done to provide facilities for locals

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Letterkenny Retail Park sold to global investment firm

Letterkenny Retail Park has been sold in a deal with global investment firm Investcorp. This is the company’s first transaction in Ireland and its first retail warehouse deal in Europe. Investcorp is a global manager of alternative investment products, for private and institutional clients. The company says the deal which includes the acquisition of Deerpark

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Minister McConalogue says Government is fully committed to DCB scheme in aftermath of The Ditch revelations

In the aftermath of the revelations contained in The Ditch this week, Minister Charlie McConalogue says the Government and Cabinet are fully committed to the roll out of the grant scheme. The Agriculture Minister says work is ongoing to increase the maximum grant available under the Enhanced Defective Concrete Block Grant Scheme. There is a

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Senator Nikki Bradley says she’s not a ‘single issue’ politician

A Donegal disability campaigner says she’s honoured to take up the role of Senator with Fine Gael. Nikki Bradley was formally appointed yesterday by Taoiseach Simon Harris to succeed Regina Doherty who was elected to the European Parliament. Senator Bradley founded ‘Fighting Fit for Ewings’, to support and raise awareness of the rare form of

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Taoiseach rejects claims that Government is not following the science in DCB crisis

The Ditch has now published a total of four articles surrounding advice issued to the Housing Minister from the Attorney General in relation to the defective concrete block grant scheme, focusing on cost management. The narrative of the correspondence has left many homeowners affected by the crisis in Donegal angry. It included Paul Gallagher saying

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Thousands gear up for 12th of July parades in Northern Ireland

Thousands of people are getting ready for the 12th of July celebrations across the North Around 600 marching bands are expected to take part in parades throughout the six counties. In Derry the main parade is due to get underway at 11:30 this morning from various assembly points including Glendermott Road, Carlin Terrace, Bond Street,

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New road scheme between Falcarragh and Gortahork proposed

A new road scheme has been proposed on the N56 between Falcarragh and Gortahork. Donegal County Council says the sub-standard nature of the road increases the risk of incidents and accidents with 10 collisions recorded on the route since 2016. In conjunction with Transport Infrastructure Ireland, Donegal County Council has proposed a new road scheme

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‘Udaras na Gaeltachta needs to reconsider its function’ – Deputy Pringle

A Donegal Deputy believes Údarás na Gaeltachta needs to reconsider its function. Deputy Thomas Pringle says the organisation lacks culture and heritage. He was speaking in the Dail during the second stage of the Údarás na Gaeltachta Amendment Bill. The piece of legislation will change the nomination and election of members to the board of

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Plans for new Letterkenny Town Bus Service to go out to public consultation

Plans for a new Letterkenny Town Bus Service have been unveiled. As part of an investment by the NTA a network of local urban-style bus services will operate 17 hours a day on two routes every half hour, starting from early morning and running until late at night. A public consultation is taking place on

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