Inflation is expected to peak at 6.75 percent in the second quarter of this year, according to new Department of Finance figures. However, it also warns inflation could hit highs of more than nine per cent if oil prices increase by half, and gas prices rise by 75 percent. The Stability Programme Update notes the …
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There are 4,728 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 today in the Republic of Ireland. 2,098 are PCR-confirmed cases, while 2,630 people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal. There’s been a drop of 71 in the number of people in hospital, down to 933. 58 patients are now in ICU with the virus, …
Cuts to the VAT rate charged on electricity and gas will last until the end of October. Ministers approved a package of measures aimed at reducing the cost of living at a Cabinet meeting earlier today. The VAT cuts will be worth around 50 euro a year on an annual gas bill, and 70 euro …
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Mortgage interest rates here in Ireland are still the second highest in the eurozone. New figures from the Central Bank today show the average home loan rate in the month of February was 2.75%. It’s double the European average of 1.36% and – according to Bonkers.ie – adds around 2,200 euro a year to the …
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Two separate murder investigations are underway in Sligo after the bodies of two men were discovered in their homes in the town this week. The remains of 58 year old Michael Snee were found at Connaughton Road last night, while the body of 42 year old Aidan Moffitt was discovered at Cartron Heights on …
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There are further calls for dedicated staff at Donegal County Council offices to help people with applications for the Mica Redress Scheme. Inishowen has been deemed as the epicentre of the ongoing crisis and its thought that the focus should be housing the staff in the Carndonagh and Buncrana offices. Cllr Renda Donaghey says there’s …
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An investigation is underway over a possible gunshot fired in Derry overnight. Detectives investigating the incident in Ridgeway Drive last night are appealing for witnesses. At 11:20pm a report was made that a ‘loud bang’ was heard in the area and a parked car had been damaged, possibly as a result of a shot being …
Coillte has moved to reassure visitors to Ards Forest Park that a significant felling of trees is part of a wider biodiversity project. Concern had been raised this week over the scale of tree cutting in the area. Collite say that over the years these trees reached maturity and some were recently damaged in …
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Questions are being asked of Donegal County Council over major delays in the application process for the Mica Redress Scheme. A substantial amount of applications are said to be stalled on stage one while other families are waiting up to nine months at stage two. Those affected have expressed frustration by the lack of …
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There are calls for an urgent meeting over coastal erosion in Inishowen. The ongoing issue is said to be of major concern in the Lagg, Culdaff and Ballyliffin areas. Councillor Martin McDermott has proposed a meeting be held with the relevant Department in a bid to find a pathway forward. He says despite numerous …
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Gardai investigating the murder of Aidan Moffitt in Sligo this week are examining if he may have met his killer online. It’s also thought it may have a hate-related motive. The 41-year-old auctioneer was found dead at his house in Cartron Heights on Monday night and is said to have suffered “significant physical injuries”. …
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Gardai are investigating the death of a man in his 50’s whose body was found in an apartment in Sligo last night. The man who Gardai say had suffered ‘significant physical injuries’ was discovered at an apartment on Connaughton Road. A man in his 20’s has been arrested on suspicion of murder. Gardai were …
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The Tánaiste has said the case has never been stronger to implement tax cuts for middle income workers. Leo Varadkar said a full anti-inflation strategy is needed as the Cabinet prepares to sign off on plans to curb cost of living increases. This morning’s package will see a cut to the VAT charged on electricity …
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A man has been arrested following the death of an elderly woman in a house fire in Co. Donegal. Emergency services attended the scene of the fire in the Doochary area yesterday and brought the blaze under control at around 4:40pm. The body of the woman in her 80’s was then found inside the …
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More than three quarters of Irish people are paying more attention to their finances since the Covid pandemic. Figures released by Bank of Ireland have revealed that people’s financial concerns continue to be a pressing issue, with 91 per cent worried about their financial health due to the rising cost of living and increasing …
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Dublin Airport is urging passengers not to arrive excessively early for their flights as the busy Easter period kicks in. Half a million people are set to travel in and out of the airport between now and Monday as the airport continues to deal with staff shortages. Passengers are advised to arrive up to three …
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More work needs to be done to attract visitors to South Inishowen. That’s according to Councillor Paul Canning who says there are missed opportunities in terms of attracting tourists to the South of the peninsula and benefiting economically from such. He says while positive strides have been made in promoting Inishowen, the offering outside …
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Pig farmers are loosing between 60 and 70 thousand euro per month and need of a bailout to survive. That’s according to the Irish Farmers Association, which says the sector needs 100 million euro urgently. It’s appearing before the Agriculture Committee later along with Meat Industry Ireland to outline how Covid and Brexit have left …
A woman in her 80s has died following a fatal house fire in West Donegal. Gardaí are investigating the circumstances of the blaze which broke out in Doochary earlier today. The fire was extinguished by Emergency Services at approximately 4.40pm and the body of the woman discovered deceased inside the premises. The scene is currently …
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Tuesday April 12th:
St Eunan’s National School, Raphoe has been given the green light for a new extension. The project has received approval to proceed to construction under the Additional School Accommodation Scheme. The project will consist of one classroom, two SET rooms and toilets. In a statement, Minister Charlie McConalogue said this progress is positive news for …
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The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors says there’s a clear “recruitment gap” in the force. The Justice Minister has said there may be an increase in the number of officers on the streets following a suspected homophobic attack. Evan Somers, a rugby player in his 20s, was left hospitalised with injuries to his eye …
There are 4,761 new cases of Covid 19 today. 1,749 are PCR-confirmed cases, while 3,012 people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal. 1,004 COVID-19 patients are in hospital, down 77 on yesterday. 53 are in ICU, which is a decrease of 2.
It’s emerged that over €254 million in compensation has been paid out by the Saolta University Health Care Group over the past decade. Figures obtained by Aontú Leader, Peadar Tóibín reveal that a total of €1.6 billion has been forked out by hospitals across the country in damages since 2012. Last year alone, the Saolta …
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Detectives are investigating an incident in Derry during which shots were fired by masked men in the Bogside area. It’s believed this occurred sometime on Friday night in the Durrow Park area where officers yesterday conducted a search. A number of items have been seized and taken away for forensic examination. Police are aware …
Gardai in Donegal are warning that they will be out in force over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend. High visibility checkpoints and speed checks will be carried out across Donegal and motorists are being urged to ensure that they make road safety a top priority. Drivers are being urged to keep a constant eye on …
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An investigation is continuing into two assaults in North Inishowen. Gardai say that the two incidents occurred at the same location on the Moville Road, Carndonagh over the past few weeks. The first assault which was only recently reported occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning the 3rd of April at approx. 3am. …
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Two bikes have been stolen from a property in Letterkenny. The burglary happened at An Gleann Rua, Killylastin between Friday evening last at 6pm and Saturday morning at 8am. The garden shed to the rear of the property was entered and two bikes were stolen from it. One of the bikes was later recovered …
The Chairman of the Green Party in Donegal has insisted that new regulations around selling turf are aimed at large operations. From September, it will be illegal to sell and distribute turf, though bog-owners can continue to harvest peat for their own use. The move has been met with backlash from some rural politicians. …
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The housing Minister says properties like old convents, commercial buildings and vacant hotels could be used to house people fleeing the war in Ukraine. Minister Darragh O’Brien has confirmed that a potential cap on the number of refugees arriving here is ‘off the table’, while payments for those who host them is under consideration. …
Four tyres have been damaged on a car in the Twin Towns. Gardaí are investigating the incident of criminal damage that occurred at Mulreany Terrace, Stranorlar at some stage between Sunday night last at 10.15pm and 9.40am yesterday morning. The owner of a car in that area discovered on the Monday morning that the …
The front window of a house in the Twin Towns has been smashed with a brick. Gardai are investigating the incident of criminal damage that happened at Chapel Street, Stranorlar yesterday between the early hours of that morning (after Midnight) and Midday. They are appealing in particular to other residents in the area of Chapel …
Former broadcaster with Highland Radio Shaun Doherty is studying for the priesthood in Rome. Shaun worked in Highland for 30 years, leaving the station in 2017. Journalist Colm Flynn caught up with Shaun for his latest podcast. You can listen to the full chat here:
SIPTU says workers in the private sector need pay increases to meet the rising cost of living. The union is appealing to employers to be creative when it comes to putting additional money in workers’ pockets. SIPTU is calling for the government to raise the tax-free amount from 500 to 1-thousand euro for employee …
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Gardai in Donegal have issued a warning over the theft of boats and other related equipment. They say every year, particularly in the Spring and Summer they receive reports in relation to the theft of boats, boat trailers, outboard motors and electronic/safety equipment. Gardai say that are measures that can be taken to protect valuable …
A leading infectious diseases expert believes Covid hospital numbers could drop below 100 within the next month. Professor Sam McConkey says he’s ‘cautiously optimistic’ given the current rate of decline. 1,081 people with covid are currently receiving treatment, which’s down roughly 33 percent in the past two weeks. 42 people with Covid are being treated …
Households in receipt of the fuel allowance could get an additional three week ‘lump sum’ payment. It’s among measures discussed by senior ministers last night to help with the rising energy costs. A temporary reduction in VAT on gas and electricity from 13.5 to nine percent was also raised, along with a cut in …
A Donegal Deputy believes there is a solution to enable fishermen land their catch at Killybegs. Due to SFPA conditions, weighing equipment cannot be industry-owned or operated. Deputy Thomas Pringle therefore says the simple solution is to transfer the ownership of the equipment to the Department of the Marine, the SFPA or a non-processing business …
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A man’s body has been found in ‘unexplained circumstances’ in Co. Sligo. The discovery was made at a property outside Sligo town last night. Gardai were alerted to a house in Cartron area at around 8.30pm. There they discovered the body of a man in his late 30s. His death’s being treated as ‘unexplained’ at …
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A Day of Reflection is to be held in Donegal next month as a tribute to those who passed away during the Covid-19 pandemic, those whose lives were changed and those who helped face the challenges. People are being asked to submit a photo they believe defines the pandemic. Donegal County Community Forum …
Ukrainian refugees living in Ireland may be interviewed to gather evidence as part of investigations into Russian war crimes. It’ll be based on a similar initiative in Germany and involve refugees who’ve settled here being given a specialist questionnaire. The International Criminal Court is currently looking into potential war crimes by Russia. 22-thousand people …
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Monday April 11th:
12,208 new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed over the past three days. The Department of Health has released the figures for today and for the weekend. 1,081 patients are in hospital, 55 are in ICU.
A one-way system will be in place in the Twin Towns for the coming weeks to facilitate works on Stranorlar bridge. Due to Stop/go systems previously causing lengthy tailbacks and bottlenecks in the area, following consultation with Donegal County Council, the contractor has opted to reduce traffic to a single lane. The temporary traffic plan …
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Junior doctors are to be balloted for industrial action. Non-consultant hospital doctors are warning of action if the HSE doesn’t address their concerns. The Irish Medical Organisation is describing the mood of NCHDs across the country as demoralised, frustrated and angry. A survey shows almost all junior doctors, 96 per cent, have been required to …
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Police in Derry are investigating the attempted murder of a police officer. Yesterday, a petrol bomb was thrown directly at the officer who was at the scene of a house fire in the Creggan area. The officer was with colleagues who responded to the fire in St. Cecilia’s Walk, which had been reported shortly before …
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Two Ukrainian women have expressed their gratitude to the people of Donegal and Ireland for the support in the crisis. Oksana and Ulyana have escaped the war in Ukraine last month and have sought refuge in Letterkenny. It’s estimated that around 13 thousand refugees are currently being housed in hotels and guesthouses across the …
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Gifting turf to friends and neighbours will soon be outlawed. The sale and distribution of the fuel will be banned from September 1st, according to the Environment Minister. Bog owners will maintain the right to cut turf for their own use. Independent TD for Roscommon-East Galway Michael Fitzmaurice says the measure will affect vulnerable rural …
There are fears that the fish weighing crisis at Killybegs isn’t going to be resolved any time soon. Around 300 people attended a public meeting over the weekend where they heard presentations from various fishing representatives while a number of TDs were also in attendance. Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue …
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Locals in Castlederg are being urged to be on the alert following a report of a suspicious vehicle in the area. Police received the report on the Thursday April 7th and relates to the Barleyhill Road area of the village. They are reminding everyone to be vigilant with their home security and to report any …
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