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Man due in court in relation to ongoing Slieve League investigation

Gardai have confirmed this morning  that a man who was arrested yesterday as part of an ongoing investigation into an alleged assault that reportedly took place in the Slieve League/Killybegs area between Saturday June 24th and Sunday June 25th has been charged. He is due to appear before a special sitting of Ballyshannon District court […]

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Gardai launch nationwide hunt for ‘ram raid’ gang

A nationwide Garda alert has reportedly been issued for a crime gang which “ram raided” several shops across the country. The Irish Independent reports the group has stolen thousands of euro worth of goods, and carried out significant criminal damage in its “crime spree”. It’s believed the group has carried out eight organised robberies, in

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McHugh says homeowners must be included on Defective Block Scheme Implentation Group

A Donegal TD says homeowners affected by defective blocks must be included on the Implementation Steering Group which is to be established to work through issues as they arise in the new redress scheme. In a submission to an Oireachtas Housing Committee at which the defective blocks issue was discussed, Deputy Joe McHugh welcomed the

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Solicitors to consider proposed changes to Family Law legislation

A bill to reform the country’s family and justice system, while welcome, needs significant improvement. The Law Society will consider the proposed legislation at its Family Law Conference in Dublin today. The law would include the development of specialist family courts and learnings from international best practice. Sligo Solicitor Michelle O’Boyle is President of the

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Greenhouse gas emissions decreased by 1.9% in 2022 – EPA

Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions decreased by 1.9 per cent in 2022. The Environmental Protection Agency says the drop was driven by higher fuel prices, increased renewable energy, behavioural change and regulation. It also found agriculture emissions decreased by 1.2 percent, and residential emissions decreased by 12.7. Transport emissions increased by 6 per cent in 2022

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Donegal Deputy urges Tanaiste to assist Iceland workers

The Tanaiste is being urged to provide assistance for Iceland workers. Letterkenny’s Iceland store was one of a number across the country to close its doors this week. Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle in the Dail, raised concerns that some workers are still awaiting outstanding pay. He says the treatment of workers is unacceptable:   The

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Around the Northwest with John Breslin – CEO & Artistic Director of Earagail Arts Festival, Paul Brown

CEO & Artistic Director,  Earagail Arts Festival, Paul Brown, joined John to discuss the 16 day event. Taking place from July 8th right up until July 23rd, the festival is filled with music, theatre, visual arts, film, literature, circus, and much more. For more information see here – https://eaf.ie/2023-events/  You can watch the full interview here:

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Senior DOH official tells committee Defective Blocks Scheme is NOT a redress scheme

A senior official in the Department of Housing has stressed the Defective Concrete Block Scheme is not a redress or compensation scheme, and is being provided voluntarily by government. Assistant General Secretary Feargal O’Coigligh, who heads up the department’s remediation programme, stressed the new scheme is a marked improvement on its predecessor………… On the need for further

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Take off for Loganair’s Donegal to Glasgow service this summer

Loganair has restarted it’s Donegal Glasgow service as part of Donegal Airport’s summer timetable. The flights will operate on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays during the summer months of July, August and September. So far the service has been received well by the public, with airport management saying it has already attracted a high level of

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People will remain trapped until government remove roadblocks – MAG Chair

The Chair of the Mica Action Group has told an Oireachtas Committee that people will remain trapped in houses afflicted by defective blocks until government removes a number of roadblocks. Lisa Hone told the committee that the biggest myth is that this is a 100% scheme., saying the reality is that it is 100% “except

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Government representatives say the right things, then act differently – MAG Chair

The Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage meeting to discuss the Defective Block Scheme regulations and review of I.S. 465 with stakeholders is continuing at Leinster House. In her opening address, Chairperson of MAG, Lisa Hone highlighted contradictions in governments actions and says she believes the efforts made for homeowners, correlates to their

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People in disadvantaged areas had more employment disruption during lockdown

People living in disadvantaged areas experienced greater disruption to their employment during the Covid-19 pandemic. An ESRI report found that compared to affluent areas, pandemic unemployment increased more rapidly among those living in deprived areas during lockdown periods. Author of the report. Dr. Adele Whelan, says there was a clear difference between the economic and

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Pringle calls for more investment in soccer with an emphasis on access and inclusion

Donegal TD Thomas Pringle calls for more investment into soccer clubs in rural areas, with an emphasis on improving access and inclusion. The Independent deputy told the Dail support is needed for clubs like St. Catherine’s in Killybegs, as there are too many teams relying on one pitch which is often waterlogged and closed under

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IBEC calls for legislation to promote the All-Island economy

IBEC has told the government that reform and changes to legislation are required to make the all-island economy work to its full potential. In its pre-budget submission, the business and employers confederation says this will benefit the whole country, and positively impact the Border and North West regional economies in particular. In its Pre-Budget submission,

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Councillor seek joint initiative with Scottish parliament to tackle high ferry costs

Donegal County Council is to write to the Scottish parliament in Edinburgh to explore whether they can embark on a joint initiative to bring down the cost of ferry services between Belfast and Cairnryan and Larne and Stranraer. They issue was raised at Glenties Municipal District this week by Cllr Michael Cholm MacGiolla Easbuig, who

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Oireachtas Housing Committee to discuss Defective Block regulations today

The Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage will meet this morning  to discuss the Defective Block Scheme regulations and review of I.S. 465 with stakeholders. The meeting gets underway at 9.30am in Committee Room 1 at Leinster House, and  will be split into two sessions. The first session will hear from the Expert

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Bus Eireann apologises after bus cancellations between Donegal and Dublin

Two bus services were cancelled travelling between Donegal Town and Dublin in the early hours this morning. In a statement Bus Eireann sincerely apologised for the inconvenience caused after the 1amn Donegal to Dublin service was cancelled because of the lack of a driver, and the 6am Dublin to Donegal was also cancelled. Bus Eireann

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Just 27 of 3,000 rooms completed at National Children’s Hospital

Just 27 rooms at the National Children’s Hospital have been completed, out of a target of 3,000. The board of the hospital has told the Oireachtas Health Committee that the contractor for the build, BAM, has failed to provide a progress report since February. The National Paediatric Hospital Development Board has added BAM achieved 67

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Ireland needs to consider what it wants RTÉ to be – Deputy Pringle

Deputy Thomas Pringle commented it’s important for the nation to consider what it wants from RTÉ moving forward. Speaking on this morning’s Nine ’til Noon show, he said the conversation needs to be kept a light. He added that he believes the root of the problem is the dual funding of the broadcaster from both

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RNLI Bundoran rescue 6 paddleboarders thanks to phone in waterproof pouch

Bundoran RNLI responded to a call out on Sunday last when six stand-up paddleboarders got into difficulty off Rosnowlagh. The group consisted of two adults and four children. The Rescue 118 helicopter were also deployed. One of the six had managed to raise the alarm using their mobile phone which they had stored in a

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Change of government necessary to resolve housing crisis – Deputy Doherty

Donegal TD and Sinn Fein Finance Spokesperson Pearse Doherty claimed a change of government will be necessary to resolve the housing crisis. During his address Pearse Doherty emphasised rising figures excludes the hidden homeless who are relying on the goodwill of loved ones for a place to live. He told the Dáil that no county

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Effigy of Michelle O’Neill placed on Tyrone bonfire last night

Police in the North are investigating the placing of an effigy of Sinn Féin Vice President Michelle O’Neill on a County Tyrone bonfire. The picture of the Strabane politician, and Irish flags, appeared on a bonfire in Dungannon. It’s among hundreds of bonfires held last night to mark the eve of the annual 12th of

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€4 million URDF allocation for Letterkenny is an endorsement of local policy – Brogan

A Letterkenny Councillor says the allocation of €4 million under the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund is an endorsement of the work being done by Donegal County Council to ensure that everything possible is being done to tackle dereliction and vacancy in the town. Cllr Ciaran Brogan says officials, including a recently appointed Vacant Homes

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Possible of Strategic Development Zone at Ireland West Airport to be probed

€200,000 per year is to be provided for two years, to Mayo County Council to develop a roadmap for the Strategic Development Zone at Ireland West Airport. The project will be overseen by a steering group comprising the airport, the Western Development Commission, Mayo County Council, IDA Ireland, and Enterprise Ireland. They say this has

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Donegal residents released from prison among the least likely to reoffend within a year

61 percent people released from prison re-offended within three years, with Donegal recording one of the lowest rates of reoffending within a year. Figures from the CSO also show burglars and public order offenders were the most likely to re-offend. Today’s CSO figures show three in five inmates who were released from prison in 2017,

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Letterkenny Road reopens in Derry after earlier collision

The Letterkenny Road in Derry  which was closed earlier today following a single-vehicle road traffic collision, has now reopened. Just before 8.45 this morning, a silver Peugeot 207 was involved in a collision with a tree. One woman was taken to hospital, where she remains for treatment to serious injuries. Anyone who was travelling in

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Doherty accuses government of overseeing out of control waste of taxpayers’ money

  Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty has told the Dail people are becoming disillusioned by a culture under which the government is presiding over the waste of taxpayers’ money without calling anyone to account. The Sinn Fein Finance Spokesperson was speaking after Taoiseach Leo Varadkar told the Dail the new National Children’s Hospital will be handed

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Police warn of parade disruption in Derry and Tyrone

Police in Derry are warning of possible traffic disruption this evening, Tuesday, 11th July due to parades taking place. These include parades in The Fountain area of the city, Castlederg, Newtownstewart, Donemana, Artigarvan and Newbuildings between 7pm and 11pm. There will be some traffic disruption across the Derry City & Strabane District tomorrow (Wed) morning

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Ours To Protect – Connie Gallagher Bryson Recycling 11/07/23

Highland Radio are delighted to partner with Coimisiún na Meán in launching a new series dealing with various topics on sustainability. Donna-Marie Doherty of Highland Radio will have a weekly feature on Tuesdays at 12:30 covering a real mix of different topics and interviews with businesses and experts who have a common interest on expertise

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Woman in serious condition following collision with tree in Derry

PSNI in Derry are appealing for information following a single vehicle road traffic collision on the Letterkenny Road this morning. A silver Peugeot 207 collided with a tree. A woman was taken to hospital and remains in serious condition. The road remains closed at this time. PSNI are appealing for information or dashcam footage.

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