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Gardai reportedly treating Slieve League incident as possible murder

Reports are emerging that Gardai are treating a suspected assault at Slieve League as possible murder. Two people were arrested but have since been released without charge. Gardai are reportedly treating the incident at Slieve League which sparked a major multi-agency operation on Monday involving Gardai, the Irish Coast Guard and the Donegal Mountain Rescue […]

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RTÉ representatives to appear before Oireachtas Committee today

Representatives of RTÉ will appear before the Oireachtas Media Committee this afternoon following a damaging week for the broadcaster. TDs and Senators have serious questions about secret payments made to presenter Ryan Tubridy. Yesterday evening RTÉ released a statement laying much of the blame for the controversy at the door of former Director General Dee

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Call for budgetary funding to curb domestic violence

A call is being made for budgetary funding to help curb domestic violence. It’s a year since the Government published its Zero Tolerance Strategy on Domestic, Sexual and Gender Based Violence. The National Women’s Council says recent CSO figures showing 52 per cent of women have experienced sexual based violence, shows the country is experiencing

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Investigations continuing today into Slieve League incident

Investigations are continuing today into an incident at Slieve League. Yesterday, Gardai said they were investigating an alleged assault at the cliffs that took place between Saturday and Sunday last. Two people were arrested but have since been released without charge. A major multi-agency operation was launched in the area on Monday with a house

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Government has ‘Poverty of Ambition’ for the people – Deputy MacLochlainn

A Donegal Deputy has accused the Government of having a ‘poverty of ambition’ which has lead to a multiple crises in the country. Deputy Padraig MacLochlainn was speaking yesterday on the impact of rising energy costs on families in the Dáil. He said that as the result of a ‘Thatcher-Right’ government, the Irish people are

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Progress for capital works at Ramelton community nursing unit

Confirmation that progress is being made on proposed works for the Community Nursing Unit in Ramelton has been welcomed by the new Vice Chair of the Regional Health Forum West. A strategy has been developed for the works which involves the replacement of existing single rooms with new ensuite rooms. Councillor Ciaran Brogan expects the

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Loughs Agency appeals for vigilance for Pacific salmon in the Foyle catchment area

Loughs Agency appeals for vigilance to the potential presence of Pacific salmon in the Foyle catchment area. Anglers and members of the public are being urged to report any encounters with the species over the coming months. A small number of confirmed pink salmon were observed in the Foyle system in 2021. As the species

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Defective Concrete Block Act 2022 to be signed on Friday

The Mica Action Group has been advised today that the revised Defective Concrete Block Act 2022 was adopted on Thursday of last week, effectively replacing the original scheme. It will become fully functional once the final order is signed. This is expected to take place this Friday, along with the publication of a ‘Your Questions

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One non-compliance noted in HIQA report on Dungloe Community Hospital

HIQA has published a report into Dungloe Community Hospital, which had 33 residents at the time of the unannounced inspection in January. The report finds that the residents received good quality nursing care, staff were respectful towards their needs and the patients’ feedback was positive. However, one non-compliance was noted, with the inspectors saying residents

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Flanagan says decriminalisation of cannabis would not be enough

A Midlands North West MEP says legalising cannabis would take its sale out of the hands of the criminal underworld, and create a safe and taxable supply stream. Independent Luke Ming Flanagan told today’s Nine til Noon Show he believes the experience in Colorado, with a population similar to Ireland’s has been very positive, and

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Carrigans to reap benefits of funding for not taken-in-charge estates

Three not taken-in-charge estates in Carrigans are to benefit from almost €660,000 in funding. Minister Darragh O’Brien announced the allocation under the multi-annual capital investment programme for the progressive resolution of “developer provided water services infrastructure” in housing estates to enable the taking in charge of these estate. The money will see water services in

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‘Major divisions remain’ following conclusion of Labour Court talks on retained firefighters

Labour Court talks on the retained firefighters dispute concluded yesterday with what were described as ‘major divisions remaining between both sides’. The talks lasted just under seven hours. Members of the retained fire service have suspended strike action, pending a recommendation from the Labour Court. Its expected the Labour Court recommendations on the dispute will

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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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