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Letterkenny Milford Municipal District has been told that the provision of water refill facilities would make a major contribution to the campaign to cut down on the amount of single use plastic bottles in circulation. Officials confirmed a discussion has already taken place at Oireachtas, and the council is discussing the provision of water refill facilities with Uisce […]

A West Tyone MLA has called for new premises for the Education Other than at School programme in Strabane. The Education Authority has told EOTAS they must vacate their premises at Knockavoe School in a manner that was described as on very short notice, without consultation or any alternative plans or solution. SDLP MLA Daniel

The Quality and Patient Safety Manager at Letterkenny University Hospital is urging patients and their families to participate in a new initiative to help patients become more active in their own healthcare. The “Engaging Patients for Patient Safety” initiative is urging patients to offer feedback on their care, and also giving them the chance to

A parent of Dunkineely National School has said the traffic problems in the area is an accident waiting to happen. Declan Murphy and his child were one of a few involved in a near miss incident at the pedestrian crossing outside the school while making their way back to the car from the school gates.

Normal business resumed this afternoon for Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty on day two of the new Dail term. The Ceann Comhairle intervened during Leader’s Questions telling Deputy Doherty that he was out of order. Tensions grew in the Dail as he told the Housing Minister that his housing plans are a ‘shambles.’ Minister O’Brien in

Three of the largest banks have made a proposal to provide working capital for defective block homeowners who are facing huge rebuilding costs before they can draw down funds from the government’s enhanced redress scheme. The Banking and Payments Federation of Ireland briefed local Oireachtas members on the proposal this morning. Details of the proposal

It’s proposed a pedestrian footbridge be erected adjacent to Castlefinn Bridge in a bid to alleviate serious safety concerns. There’s fears someone could be seriously injured walking on the bridge due to the speed at which cars are travelling on the route. Councillor Gary Doherty says in its current form, the bridge is unsafe. He’s

A Donegal Deputy says the Local Government Bill is a missed opportunity to give local authorities the overhaul and review they urgently need. Deputy Thomas Pringle says the legislation should have been the chance to foster true local empowerment, not just a symbolic gesture. Speaking in the Dail, Deputy Pringle says it appears Councillors are

The Garda Representative Association is due to meet with the Garda Commissioner today. Currently, Drew Harris intends on reverting to the pre-COVID roster in November, which will see some members taken off of temporary units and a fifth unit being created. However, rank and file gardaí want to remain on the current structure of 12

The Taoiseach has said the security at Leinster House may need to be reviewed after aggressive protests yesterday. Demonstrators brought a gallows with pictures of several politicians on it and heckled TDs as they came and went from the building. Leo Varadkar says the right to protest must be balanced with the security concerns of

It’s been suggested that the former Reynolds Music Shop close to the Local Link bus stop in Letterkenny could be acquired for use as a temporary bus station, pending the development of the town’s Transport Hub off the Pearse Road. The issue was raised by Cllr Gerry McMonagle, who told meeting of Letterkenny Milord Municipal District that

Donegal County Council is to liaise with gardai about the number of road collisions and incidents in the vicinity of the Golf Course Road and Kiltoy Junctions on the Ramelton Road outside Letterkenny. Councillors Donal Coyle and Jimmy Kavanagh both had motions before the monthly meeting of Letterkenny Municipal District calling for works to be done. The

A county Tyrone man convicted of killing of Pat Ward has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. Mr. Ward was found dead in an alleyway in Clogher, County Tyrone in 2019. Reporter James Gould was at Dungannon Crown Court:

  A Donegal TD says he expects banks will, in the coming days, announce measures to help homeowners affected by defective blocks. However, Deputy Pearse Doherty, the Sinn Fein Finance Spokesperson told Greg Hughes on today’s Nine til Noon Show that he doesn’t believe the measures will go far enough. He says ultimately, there needs

An Inshore Fishers representative on Donegal County Council’s Fisheries Committee says the number of ministers and TDs visiting the Ploughing Championships this week reflects the gap between the farming and fishing sectors in successive government’s list of priorities. Aranmore Island based Jerry Early says there’s been a lack of cohesion since Ireland joined the EU,

The Garda Representative Association says an internal report backs what they’ve been saying about new rosters. A confidental internal Garda report from 2019 found that the new roster the Garda Commissioner plans to introduce isn’t fit for purpose. It will see gardaí work six days in a row, instead of four. President of the GRA,

Donegal County Council is hosting a number of drop in events across the county to outline supports available for the refurbishing of vacant and derelict properties. Funding resources such as the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant Scheme, Repair and Lease Scheme and the Conservation Advice Grant Scheme are available for property owners to avail of. Grants

Donegal County Council is to examine the potential use of solar powered compacting bins in Letterkenny as part of a review of bin provision in the area. Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh told a Municipal District meeting there are too many complaints about the lack of bins in the town. He said solar compacting bins are all

The current backlog of NCT and driving test appointments has been described as deeply concerning by Fine Gael. The Road Safety Authority and NCT operator Applus will face questions from the Oireachtas Transport Committee later today. Long-term staffing issues have led to wait times of up to six months for NCTs and driving tests. Commitee

The Taoiseach has said some of the things he’s hearing about certain spinal surgeries at Temple Street extend well beyond malpractice. This week, the HSE commissioned an external review after one child died and others suffered serious complications post-surgery. The review is looking at the care provided by a single consultant at Children’s Health Ireland.

It’s feared the new Troubles Legacy Bill in Northern Ireland will negatively impact on victims’ attempts to get compensation from the British government. A new report from researchers at Queen’s University has found that most victims of the Troubles were inadequately compensated for the death of their loved one. The research shows some victims’ families

Those who have limited mobility will now be able to enjoy the Tip O’Neill Trail in Inishowen. It comes with the news of the implementation of two of two all-terrain wheelchairs and improvement works along the trail. The specially designed hippocampe wheelchairs will enable users to engage in outdoor activities including going to the beach.

Letterkenny Milford Municipal District has been told that it is planned to replace the existing roundabouts at Oatfield Roundabout and Station Roundabout with linked traffic signal junctions. Formal pedestrian crossing facilities will also be incorporated into both, with the intention of implementing the plan in the short to medium term. Cllr Ciaran Brogan asked if