The Tanaiste has paid tribute to Deputy McHugh following the announcement that he will be stepping away from national politics at the end of the current Dail term. Fine Gael leader, Leo Varadkar has thanked him for his work for successive Governments, for Ireland, for Fine Gael and for his constituents. He says Deputy McHugh …
The Cathaoirleach of the Letterkenny Milford Municipal District is urging the Council to carry out a review of how small repair works on footpaths are dealt with. It comes as latest figures show claims totalling €364,000 for trips and falls was paid out by the Council in the final quarter of last year. There are …
Over €360,000 in claims paid out for trips and falls in Donegal Read More »
Donegal Deputy Joe McHugh has announced that he will not be contesting the next general election. In a statement, the Fine Gael TD says he has taken the decision to focus on family life after a significant period of reflection and much consideration. During his time as TD, Deputy McHugh served as Government Chief Whip …
Exclusive: Deputy McHugh not contesting next general election Read More »
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Minister Anne Rabbitte has called for an independent review of adult safeguarding in long-term residential care settings in Donegal. A report published by HIQA last week following inspections at 18 HSE-run centres in the county found major issues around governance and oversight. Concerns were also raised over the HSE’s ability at a national level to …
Minister Rabbitte calls for independent review of safeguarding in disability centres Read More »
Líonra Leitir Ceanainn invites young families to a story telling session (in Irish) with Eithne Ní Ghallchobhair this Saturday 7 May at 1pm in the Líonra Office at 7 Castle Street. This event is organised as part of the Comhaltas County Fleadh festivities. We are also encouraging as many as possible to book tickets for …
Comhaltas County Fleadh Hosts Family Events in Letterkenny Read More »
The Finance Committee will today undertake detailed pre-legislative scrutiny of Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty’s Judicial Council (Amendment) Bill. The legislation would require the insurance industry to provide information to the Central Bank outlining how the cost of claims has reduced as a result of the new Personal Injuries Guidelines. It would also legislate for evidence …
Pre-legislative scrutiny of Deputy Doherty’s Judicial Council Bill to begin today Read More »
The EU’s just announced details of a complete ban on Russian oil imports. European Commission President Ursula Von Der Leyen has told the European Parliament in Strasbourg the proposed ban will be rolled out in a way that will minimise the collateral damage to the EU and its partners around the globe. She told MEPs …
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There’s further calls for unused and derelict properties in Donegal to be brought into use to tackle homelessness. Councillor Micheal Cholm MacGiolla Easbuig claims homelessness has forced some people in the West of the county to sleep on the streets, in cars or couch surf. With extensive housing waiting lists, he says houses laying empty, …
Further calls for derelict and vacant properties in Donegal to be brought into use Read More »
The Health Minister says the decision to delay sign-off on the new National Maternity Hospital is to address people’s “very genuine concerns” about the project. The relocation from Holles St. to the St Vincent’s campus has been the subject of controversy due to suggestions of possible religious interference in the delivery of services. Cabinet will …
Health Minister says delay in signing off NMH is to address concerns Read More »
Nearly 1,300 children have been waiting over a year for an assessment with a speech and language therapist. 577 are in south Tipperary, Carlow/Kilkenny, Waterford and Wexford. In total, nearly 11,600 children are waiting for an initial assessment, according to freedom of information files. Galway GP Martin Daly says delays have a big impact:
The Agriculture Minister says people must be able to continue to supply their neighbours and family with turf. The government is considering banning the commercial sale of the fuel later this year. But the plans from Environment Minister, Eamon Ryan, are strongly opposed by some Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil TDs. Minister Charlie McConalogue says …
‘People must be able to supply neighbours and friends with turf’ – Minister McConalogue Read More »
The government is spending up to €24 million on preparing for a possible flu pandemic. Ministers have backed a deal that will give Ireland access to 1.8 million extra vaccines. The initial cost is €5 million – and the full €24 million will only be spent if a flu pandemic is declared. Donegal doctor Denis …
Government to spend €24m in preparation for possible flu pandemic Read More »
Nurses say hospital overcrowding has led to an increase in violence and threats towards them. Victims will give their personal experiences at the INMO’s annual conference in Sligo, which begins today. There were over 3,700 attacks on nurses in the HSE last year. Phil Ni Sheaghdha, the general secretary of the Irish Nurses and Midwives …
Nurses claim increase in violence and threats is result of overcrowding Read More »
The Lower Deck of the Craigavon Bridge in Derry will be closed to traffic for several hours a day later this month. It’s to facilitate a four day inspection of the bridge, which is set to commence on Tuesday May 17th. The North’s Department for Infrastructure says the scheduled inspection of the bridge is required …
Craigavon Bridge inspection to take place later this month Read More »
Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle is hoping to secure a Dail debate on the latest HIQA report on disability services in Donegal. The report, published last Friday, found ‘poor oversight and governance’ of disability services at a local, regional and national level, following inspections at 18 HSE-run centres for people with disabilities in Donegal. Deputy Pringle …
Pringle seeking Dail debate on latest HIQA Disability Services report Read More »
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision on Sunday 1st May 2022, at Meenformal, Glen, Carriag Art, Co. Donegal, close to Lough Salt. The collision, which involved a single car occurred at approximately 9:15pm. A male and female, both aged 17 were taken to Letterkenny University Hospital to be treated …
Gardai renew appeal for information on Lough Salt collision Read More »
The Agriculture Minister is urging farmers to grow as much silage as possible over the coming months – to prevent a fodder crisis later this year. Charlie McConalogue has been updating his cabinet colleagues on a scheme to incentivise farmers. It would see livestock farmers get 100 euro per hectare for sowing fodder – and …
The Taoiseach has called for an apology after a mocked up video of a nuclear strike off Donegal was broadcast on Russian state TV. The video suggested the underwater strike would create a Tsunami which would submerge Ireland and the UK. The video has been condemned across government, with ministers describing it as ‘disturbing’ and …
Taoiseach seeks apology for Russian Nuclear Strike video Read More »
The 42 year old man died following a collision last night near Buncrana has been named locally as Jim Kenny from Malin Head. The two vehicle collision occurred at around 10:50pm in the Meenaward area on the Mountain Road between Buncrana and Carndonagh. The road has now reopened.
The Society of the Irish Motor Industry says new car registrations for April were up 10.3% when compared to April last year. The Year to Date increase January to April was 4.7%, with 57,776 ‘221’ cars registered nationally. In Donegal, the increase was 3.3%, with 1,406 new cars registered in the first four months of …
1,406 new cars registered in Donegal so far this year Read More »
Two police officers were injured in Derry yesterday afternoon as they attempted to speak to the driver of a car on the Skeoge Link Road. The police had been on the lookout for the grey-coloured Audi after receiving reports just before noon about the manner in which it was being driven. Police say the car …
Two Derry PSNI officers injured in Skeoge Link Road incident Read More »
Gardaí were out in force in Donegal over the Bank Holiday weekend conducting checkpoints and speed checks. In recent days, Donegal Town Roads Policing Unit received a report of alleged dangerous driving and as part of their investigation, a car was stopped and it subsequently emerged that the driver was an unaccompanied learner. The car …
Learner driver caught driving unaccompanied in Donegal Town Read More »
Strike action by Derry City and Strabane District Council staff who are members of UNITE Union has entered a second week. The Council says its services continue to be considerably impacted with the strike action to last until May 8th. Disruption has been caused to a number of services such as refuse collection, street cleansing …
Strike action continues to impact council services in Derry and Strabane Read More »
Donegal County Council has launched a new grant scheme for local businesses that aims to support the development of overnight facilities for the caravan, camping, campervan and motorhome sector. This grant scheme targets local businesses and will focus on supporting new and additional accommodation facilities in locations currently underserved in the county. It’s on the …
Grant scheme announced for development of camping sector in Donegal Read More »
A mocked up video, broadcast on Russian television, of a nuclear strike destroying Ireland, has been described as shocking by the Environment minister. In it, a known associate of Vladimir Putin also falsely claims that Boris Johnson has threatened nuclear action on Russia. The video depicts the nuclear weapon being detonated off the coast of …
Video showing nuclear strike on Ireland ‘unacceptable’ – Minister Ryan Read More »
The government is due to approve increased funding for third level education. However, it’s not thought that a reduction in the 3-thousand euro college registration fee will be cut immediately. The Minister for Higher Education is bringing a memo to cabinet later, which would see grant reforms to allow part-time students access funding. President of …
Government expected to approve increased third level education funding Read More »
An investigation has been launched following the theft and burning of a vehicle in Carndonagh. A white Volkswagen Tiguan was stolen from a house sometime between 8:30pm on Sunday and 2am yesterday morning. The jeep was later located on fire. Garda Sean Sweeney is appealing to anyone with information, particularly dash cam footage to contact …
A substantial amount of jewellery has been stolen from a business premises in Letterkenny. Between 5pm on Friday night last and 9:15pm on Saturday night, a window to the rear of the building on the Port Road was smashed and entry gained. Garda Sean Sweeney is urging anyone who may have seen any suspicious activity …
Substantial amount of jewellery stolen from Letterkenny business Read More »
Gardai in Donegal are appealing to road users who were on the Lough Salt Road at around 9:40pm on Sunday night and who may have any information relating to a crash to come forward. A female teenager, a passenger in the single vehicle collision is currently in a serious condition in Beaumont Hospital. The male …
Gardai appeal for information on Lough Salt Road crash Read More »
A campaign is ongoing in a bid to make Changing Places Toilet Facilities mandatory in public buildings. In Donegal there are no registered Changing Places toilets and only 17 nationwide. A public consultation is currently underway by the Department of Housing with a view towards altering building regulations to make such amenities mandatory in public …
Donegal mother urges people to get behind campaign for more Changing Places facilities Read More »
The Criminal Assets Bureau is set to get new powers to name and shame criminals. The Justice Minister Helen McEntee is proposing publishing the names of people who have made settlements with CAB, similar to Revenue’s list of tax defaulters. According to the Irish Independent, the plan also includes shortening the time frame for confiscating …
Russian State television has broadcast mocked up clips of a nuclear attack in which Ireland is destroyed by a device supposedly being detonated off the coast of Donegal. According to the Irish Times, the broadcast on Russia-1 was presented by a close associate of Vladimir Putin and falsely claims that British Prime Minister Boris Johnson …
Russian state broadcast warns of nuclear attack off Donegal coast Read More »
A man has died following a fatal crash near Buncrana last night. The collision, involving two vehicles occurred on the Mountain Road between Buncrana and Carndonagh in the area of Meenaward at around 10:50pm. The driver of one vehicle, a male in his 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene. His body has been taken …
Breaking: Fatal crash near Buncrana claims life of man Read More »
Farmers are to get a bonus payment of up to €1,000 for growing silage. The Agriculture Minister, Charlie McConalogue will ask cabinet to approve the scheme today. It would see farmers eligible for a payment of 100 euro per hectare for all silage cut up to 10 hectares.
The European Union’s warning its members that giving in to Russia’s demands to pay for gas in roubles, would breach existing sanctions. Ministers met in Brussels yesterday to discuss Moscow’s decision last week to cut supplies to Bulgaria and Poland. Energy giant Gazprom claims it was because they’d failed to pay their bills in the …
EU warns against giving in to Russia’s demands to pay in roubles Read More »
Healthcare workers in the community sector are to protest today for better pay and conditions. SIPTU, Forsa and the INMO have organised the march in Dublin to highlight the need for better pay and respect for the staff who work in organisations like the Rehab group, Pieta House, Local Employment Services and the Irish Wheelchair …
Community healthcare workers to hold protest today Read More »
A Donegal County Councillor is calling for policies to be included in the new County Development Plan to cater for the needs of people with Autism. Councillor Paul Canning is proposing sensory gardens and secure areas be developed within housing estates across Donegal as well as sensory rooms in public buildings. The County Development Plan …
Calls for County Development Plan to cater for needs of people with Autism Read More »
It’s emerged that less than half of women offered an initial BreastCheck appointment are attending. The figures from BreastCheck which show a 42% uptake of appointments by women has led to serious concerns being raised by Donegal Action for Cancer Care. The service is being extended in Letterkenny over the coming two months during which …
Just 42% of women avail of initial BreastCheck appointment Read More »
Temperatures in their mid to late teens are expected around the country this week. Met Éireann forecasts plenty of cloudy weather as the week goes on. It follows a fairly gloomy Bank Holiday weekend for most areas. Mark Bowe, Meteorologist with Met Éireann, says some parts of the country will get wet weather this week:
Swan Park is to reopen this summer following a €2.3 million restoration project. The amenity was extensively damaged by flooding in 2017 with works ongoing since to restore the park to its former glory. Works are now almost complete and the park is set to reopen to the public next month. Local Councillor Rena Donaghey …
Sinn Fein’s leader in the North Michelle O’Neill has defended her party reaching out to a dissident republican group to discuss how to achieve a border poll. Yesterday the Sunday Times reported chairperson Declan Kearney made contact with Saoradh in 2020 in an attempt to reach a “co-operation agreement”. During a UTV debate ahead of …
Michelle O’Neill defends SF reaching out to Saoradh Read More »
Police are appealing for information following a serious assault in Derry in the early hours of this morning. At approximately 1am, a man, aged in his 20s was outside a bar in the Waterloo Street area of the city when he was struck by another man causing him to fall to the ground and hit …
Man seriously assaulted in Derry in early hours of this morning Read More »
A teenager remains in a critical condition following a crash on the Lough Salt Road, Glen last night. The single vehicle collision occurred at around 9:40pm. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene. A female teenager was transferred to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment to what has been described as serious injuries. She has subsequently …
Teenager remains in critical condition following Lough Salt crash Read More »
The Arranmore RNLI had a busy Bank Holiday weekend as they responded to four callouts in two days. On Friday, the rescue service was tasked at 10:20pm to transport the NOWDOC doctor to the island. Just after 8:45pm on Saturday the lifeboat was further called on to transport NOWDOC to Arranmore island once again. Meanwhile, …
People completing the census form last month cited family as the most important thing in the time capsule section. The 2022 census contained a comment section which allowed people to leave a message for future generations. Of the 1,500 Irish people surveyed, the research found just 4 in 10 people had filled in the time …
Census time capsule reveals family to be most important Read More »
The Irish government is being urged to engage with English Language Teachers to develop a strategy for teaching refugees. Trade union Unite, believe ‘a best practice model’ for teaching refugees and asylum seekers is long overdue. They’re calling for a service which recognises refugee’s language education needs, as well as the trauma they have been …
Government urged to develop strategy for teaching refugees Read More »
The Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter has begun planning for the seventh iteration of their Annual Literary Festival. After the last two years of the event were affected by Covid restrictions, this year is set to be a return to normal for the festival, with organisers seeking input from the public. The organisers of the Letterkenny Cathedral …
Planning begins for Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter Annual Literary Festival Read More »
Tyrone’s defence of the Ulster Senior Football Championship title is over. They went down to 13 men as they were beaten by Derry in the quarter final 1-18 to 0-10 in Omagh. Shane McGuigan scored a first half penalty for the Oakleaf County as they cruised to a surprising victory in the end. Francis Mooney …
Derry defeat Tyrone to end their Ulster title defence Read More »
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