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The Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council says the next two years will be crucial if the three strands of the Ten-T project are to be fully delivered by 2033. Following 16 public consultations, 5,000 total engagements and one on one meetings with landowners, formal Compulsory Purchase Orders will be published in the new year, and […]

The Agriculture Minister is appealing to the public not to handle sick or dead birds. Poultry farms are in the process of bringing in their flocks ahead of a mandatory housing order from Monday. It’s after avian flu was detected in a turkey flock near Kells and Meath, following similar cases in Carlow and Cork.

  A new Northern Ireland police scheme’s been officially launched in Derry, aimed at keeping people safe on nights out. Project Vigilant sees both uniformed and plain-clothed officers patrolling pubs and clubs, looking out for anyone showing signs of predatory behaviour – such as harassment or stalking. The pilot launched on Halloween night in Derry

Highland Radio has once again cemented its position as the North West’s most listened-to radio station.  JNLR/Ipsos figures which have just been published show Highland has the highest market share of any radio station in the country at just over 65%, a 3.4% increase. The figures show  82% of the population listens at least once

  A Fianna Fail Senator is urging Sinn Fein TDs in the region to be more vociferous in their support for the A5, and to lobby their party colleague Minister Liz Kimmins, the North’s Infrastructure Minister to have the A5 Improvement Scheme resumed as quickly as possible. On the Order of Business in the Seanad

Donegal based Senator Eileen Flynn is calling for a discussion in the Seanad about the defective concrete crisis. She told Senators many people don’t realise that there is no remediation scheme in place for non-residential buildings, even those providing vital public services as childcare and education. Senator Flynn revealed it’s an issue which could soon

The Northern Ireland Secretary of State has played down the prospect of a border poll, saying there’s still no appetite for a united Ireland. Hilary Benn made the comments during a visit to Lisburn to see the Windsor Framework in action. When asked by reporters about the possibility of a border poll, Mr. Benn said

A Donegal TD has told the Dail that Donegal families in defective concrete homes are struggling to pay for school uniforms due to the ‘unbearable cost’ of the defective concrete crisis, as well as the ‘desperate cost of living crisis’. Deputy Charles Ward said many parents are facing impossible choices, as schools continue to make

We’re continuing our series of reports and interviews on the Ten-T road project, with a focus today on the proposed new Ballyraine to Dry Arch road, incorporating a new bridge over the Swilly and two new junctions on the dual carriageway, including a significant expansion of the Trimeragh Junction. However. questions have been asked about

The North coast of Derry and Antrim is dying as a result of short-term lets and holiday homes. That’s according to East Derry MLA Cara Hunter, who moved a motioin in the Assembly calling for action to help local people live and work in their own areas. The motion received cross party support. Ms Hunter

The Employment Minister says the Government is working to support the hundreds of workers impacted by Fastway going into receivership. Its parent company, the Nuvion Group has entered receivership, threatening 300 direct jobs and hundreds of indirect jobs. Couriers held a protest outside the Fastway depot in Greenogue, Dublin yesterday after being told they effectively

Gardai have renewed their appeal for information regarding a single vehicle collision in which a retired Church of Ireland minister lost her life. Rev. Shiela Johnson died following the crash outside Glenties on Wednesday afternoon, while her husband, Rev Canon Stanley Johnson, was hospitalised with non-life-threatening injuries. On today’s Nine til Noon Show, Garda Sean

The Government is looking at getting wastewater treatment plants to be built by the private sector to speed up delivery. Under the proposals, Uisce Éireann will be required to manage the plants once they are built. The move aims to speed up the delivery of homes in rural areas with substandard water services. Paul Davis,

An SDLP representative says relations in Stormont will be damaged following the North’s Education Minister’s visit to Israel. The DUP’s Paul Givan now faces a vote of no confidence next week, supported by the SDLP, Alliance Party, Sinn Fein and People Before Profit. He denies any wrongdoing, and says he is going nowhere. East Derry

Public hospitals have cancelled around one million patient appointments in the last four years. The figures suggest a fall in the number of cancellations at Letterkenny University Hospital, with 6,216 last year, and 1,339 up to the end of September this year. From January 2022 to the end of September, the overall LUH total was

Donegal County Council has been allocated €500,000 to complete the walkway between Carrigart and Downings under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme. This is one of 63 projects that will benefit from the overall investment of €16.5 million. Local Cllr Liam Blaney is hoping this will be enough to complete he project……………   Pic – Google

As Donegal County Council members absorb the latest update on the Ten-T project, officials say the plan is to have construction complete by 2032, with any problems addressed and the scheme fully closed out the following year. Damien McDermott is a Senior Engineer with the National Roads Office in Donegal. On today’s Nine til Noon

  A leading fishing industry spokesperson is calling for an in-depth investigation into how state agencies treat and approach the sector. It’s after a Killybegs-based fish exporter was found not guilty on two charges relating to the alleged failure to ensure the accuracy of equipment used for the weighing of fish. After a three-day trial

It’s emerged that Letterkenny could have a new bridge and the Twin Towns could finally secure a by-pass within seven years. Members of Donegal County Council have received an update on the Ten-T road project, a three stage plan that would see the biggest investment in Donegal’s Road network for decades. The meeting was told

The founder of Focus Ireland, Sr Stan, has died at the age of 86. Sr Stanislaus Kennedy passed away earlier this morning in Dublin. The Kerry native set up the homeless charity 40 years ago. She spoke previously about how she felt the Catholic Church has lost its way…………  

The Government will consider the possibility of charging asylum seekers for accommodation in IPAS centers when it meets today. Asylum Seekers who are working here will have to pay between 15 and 238 Euro a week for their accommodation under the proposals. The Cabinet sub-committee on migration will meet to discuss a number of measures

Homeowners have until this Saturday to submit updated valuations for the next Local Property Tax cycle. The new four-year period begins in 2026, with valuations determining how much tax will be paid until 2030. Revenue says it’s still waiting on returns from nearly three-quarters of homeowners. Donegal TD and Sinn Féin Finance Spokesperson Pearse Doherty