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Cabinet to be updated on plans for external review of RTÉ governance

Cabinet will be updated on plans for an external review of the governance at RTÉ this morning. Media Minister Catherine Martin will also brief colleagues on her plans for the terms of reference of the review. While final terms of reference for this independent review into RTÉ are likely to take a number of days […]

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Harley says he won’t be running for the next general election

Cllr. Martin Harley was yesterday elected as Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council. The Lifford Stranorlar representative ran for the general elections with Fine Geal back in 2020. Speculations are rising that he will run again, particularly as party college Joe McHugh is stepping away from the Dáil. However, Cllr. Harley has stamped those speculations out,

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No resolution for retained firefighters following almost seven hours of talks

Talks at the Labour Court aimed at resolving a row involving retained firefighters have ended without a resolution. The talks between both sides in the firefighters’ dispute lasted just under seven hours. Members of the service have suspended strike action, pending a recommendation from the Labour Court. Karan O’Loughlin, SIPTU division organiser, says the resolution

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Cllr Martin Harley elected as Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council

Cllr Martin Harley has been elected Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council. It’s the first time the Lifford Stranorlar representative has held the chair in his 14 years as a member of the council. Under the terms of the agreement, which Cllr Harley helped negotiate, he takes the chair on behalf of Fine Gael, while Sinn

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Over €962,000 awarded to connect Donegal housing estates to Uisce Éireann network

Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien has today announced multi-annual funding to connect over 850 households with developer provided water service to the public Uisce Éireann network. 4 of the 21 projects are to take place in Donegal totalling to over €962,000 awarded from the national amount of €14.7 million. The estates include Woodlands in Ballyshannon and

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Andrew McGinley calls for inquest into his children’s deaths to be widened

The father of three children who were killed by their mother in 2020 has called for the inquest into their deaths to be widened. Andrew McGinley has long wanted an inquiry into the care of his ex-wife Deirdre Morley. 9-year-old Conor McGinley, his seven-year-old brother Darragh and three-year-old sister Carla died in January 2020, after

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House sealed off in Killybegs as multi-agency operation continues

It’s understood a house in the Killybegs area is currently sealed off. It’s part of an ongoing operation involving Gardaí and the Rescue 118 helicopter in the Slieve League area. The Coast Guard has confirmed they are providing assistance to Gardaí. Access to Slieve League to restricted. No further details are known at this time.

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Tubridy payments raise serious questions – Doherty

Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty says there must be individual accountability in the Ryan Tubridy payment controversy, and he has outlined a number of questions that need to be answered. The Sinn Fein Finance Spokesperson was speaking after RTÉ Director General, Dee Forbes, who was set to retire in two weeks time, announced this morning that

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Burst water mains affecting parts of Ballybofey and Donegal Towen

Works are ongoing in Ballybofey to fix a burst water main. Residents and businesses are advised that repairs may cause supply disruptions in Dreenan, Ballybofey and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 2pm this afternoon, with a traffic management plan in place for the duration of the works. Meanwhile, works are underway

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After many missed deadlines, DCB regulations expected to be signed this week

There’s been another indication that the implementation of the Defective Concrete Block Grant Scheme is imminent. It’s understood the regulations are to be signed off this week after many false dawns. The Chair of the Mica Action Group however, says there is still no guarantee or definitive date as to when this will happen. Talks

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Defective Blocks Ireland to file formal complaint to European Commission

Defective Blocks Ireland is to file a formal complaint to the European Commission against the Irish State. The complaint, spearheaded by Coleman Legal, seeks to highlight the State’s negligence in implementing crucial measures to oversee construction product manufacturing, resulting in severe structural damage to homes and buildings in Donegal and other affected counties. The complaint

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Labour Court talks to take place today in attempt to resolve retained firefighter dispute

Talks take place at the Labour court today to try to resolve the dispute threatening retained fire services across the country. Around 2,000 retained, or part-time firefighters, have been conducting rolling strikes and work stoppages in recent weeks as they campaign for better pay and conditions. However the SIPTU trade union has agreed to suspend

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‘Time for a full disclosure’ from RTE – Minister O’Donovan

The Office of Public Works Minister says “it’s a time for a full disclosure” from RTE over the payments’ controversy. The broadcaster’s been invited to appear before the Oireachtas Media Committee on Wednesday, to explain its extra payments to Ryan Tubridy. Minister Patrick O’Donovan says a “cloud of uncertainty has been blown over RTE in

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Inquest of McGinley children due for mention at Coroner’s Court

The inquest of three young siblings killed by their mother in Dublin is due to be mentioned before Dublin’s Coroner’s Court later this morning. In January 2020, Conor, Darragh and Carla McGinley, the children of Donegal man Andrew McGinley, were smothered to death in their home at Parson’s Court, Newcastle, Co Dublin. Conor and Darragh

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ATU set to recieve over €4 million in funding for upgrade works

Over €4m in funding has been allocated to improve the Atlantic Technological University Campuses. The Minister for Further and Higher Education, Simon Harris has announced that €40 million will be distributed to 20 institutions nationally and will go towards improving access for people with disabilities, and invest in necessary upgrades. Minister Harris says it is

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External review of governance and culture at RTÉ to be undertaken

The Media Minister says there’s to be an external review of governance and culture at RTÉ. Catherine Martin met the chair of RTÉ yesterday, saying what has transpired over payments at the station is ‘shocking’. RTE admitted on Thursday it paid €345,000 to Ryan Tubridy, on top of his declared salary, between 2017 and last

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‘Linking the Irish Environment’ report launched

A report titled ‘Linking the Irish Environment’ has been launched to week to help cross border collaboration for environmental organisations, particularly in bordering counties like Donegal. It was produced by the Irish Environmental Network, Northern Ireland Environment Link and Environmental Network Ireland. Policy Manager if the IEN, Aoife Ni Lochlainn, says it’s important to drive

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First win for Donegal jockey Kyle McHugh in Limerick as McAteer also triumphs

In horse racing, young Donegal jockey Kyle McHugh had his first win as he steered the 13/8 favourite Big Baby Bull to victory in the Family Fun Day June 24th Appreciation Apprentice Claiming Race at Limerick for trainer Denis Hogan. Meanwhile, another Donegal jockey, Luke McAteer, was also in the winners enclosure after riding the

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Detectives appeal for information following assault with hammer in Derry

Two men are reported to have been assaulted with a hammer in the Duke Street area of Derry in the early hours of this morning. Detectives are appealing for information. Police responded to the call at around ten past one this morning. One man sustained head injuries and the second, head and facial injuries as

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Communications Minister to meet with Chair of RTE Board this afternoon amid Tubridy payment row

Communications Minister Catherine Martin will hold face-to face to talks with the Chair of the RTE Board, Siun Ni Raghaillaigh this afternoon as the row over secret undeclared payments to Ryan Tubridy continues. RTÉ has been formally called before the Oireachtas Public Accounts Committee next Thursday to answer questions about the salary of Ryan Tubridy.

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More B&Bs could enhance Donegal’s tourism industry – Senator Blaney

Fáilte Ireland recently hosted an Oireachtas Information Clinic for TDs and Senators. This was to provide updates on the work groups are doing to develop tourism as an economic activity in Donegal. Senator Niall Blaney said with progress being made on both the Wild Atlantic Way and local initiatives, more footfall is evident. The problem

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Safer Summer Together campaign launched in Derry and Strabane

PSNI in Derry City and Strabane have launched their Safer Summer Together campaign this week. It aims to encourage the public to be mindful of safety issues while having an enjoyable summer. While launching the campaign Chief Inspector Yvonne McManus said PSNI want everyone to have a great time, and that involves ensuring they aren’t

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