Minister Charlie McConalogue has announced a new Brexit mitigation scheme to promote the Blue Economy to be delivered through the seven Fisheries Local Action Groups. It follows a recommendation set out in the Seafood Task Force report. Minister McConalogue says the scheme is designed to assist coastal communities in overcoming the impacts of Brexit and …
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Society is the problem, not people with a disability. That’s according to a Donegal Senator who told a Joint Committee on Independent and Adequate Standard of Living and Social Protection that the system is not working. Senator Eileen Flynn hit out at what she termed as inappropriate language over people with a disability being referred …
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Significant efforts are being made to tackle the pressures at Letterkenny University Hospital. Investment is being made to open 23 additional beds at the hospital in the coming weeks as well as 36 more nurses being employed. A meeting was held between the Saolta Healthcare Group and senior management of Letterkenny University Hospital during which …
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Main Evening News, Sport, Obituaries and Farming News and Views Thursday March 24th:
Latest figures show that the Letterkenny Electoral Area had Ireland’s third highest incidence rate of Covid 19 in the two weeks up to Monday March 14th. Conversely, South and North Inishowen, previously considered as Covid blackspots, had the lowest and third lowest rates in the state. In the two weeks to March 14th, Letterkenny had …
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An extension project at Gairmscoil Mhic Diarmada has moved a step closer. Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has confirmed that the project has received approval to proceed to tender under the Additional School Accommodation Scheme. The works will consist of one classroom, one art room and two toilets. Minister McConalogue says …
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23,125 cases of Covid 19 have been reported today, with 8,910 PCR-confirmed cases and 14,215 people registering positive antigen tests through the HSE portal. There were 1,425 patients with Covid in hospitals across the country at 8 am this morning, up from 1,395 from yesterday. Latest figures for Letterkenny show 84 Covid patients, one of …
There were 43 people awaiting beds at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning, 26 of them on Emergency Department trolleys. The figure was down 11 on yesterday, and down 18 on Tuesday’s record figure of 18. Today’s figures come as an infectious diseases expert says Irish Emergency Departments are “dangerously overcrowded”. There were 1,425 patients with …
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A new agreement will see all school secretaries transfer to a new pay-scale aligned with the public service clerical officer scale. The trade union Fórsa, which negotiated the deal, said it comes after a decades-long campaign for pay equity and significantly improves incomes and paid leave arrangements for low-paid secretaries. Many had been earning no …
The St Vincent de Paul says it would like to see more targeted measures introduced to help those living in poverty. It comes as the government considers introducing a new income tax band, that would relieve financial pressure on middle-income workers. It could see a 30 percent income tax in place for those earning more …
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A new air service linking Derry and Edinburgh has been announced today, with flights to begin in May. Loganair will operate the flights from City of Derry Airport to Edinburgh from May 17th, with the 55 minute service initially operating three days per week, on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Thursday and Saturday flights will be …
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There’s some positive news this week in terms of care provision in Inishowen. It’s been confirmed that respite services for adults with intellectual disabilities is due to resume at Riverwalk Respite House in the second quarter of this year in addition to residential accommodation being completed for those currently occupying the facility. Meanwhile, plans …
Donegal County Council has completed the turnkey acquisition of 38 properties that are currently under construction at Oak Meadows, Drumbar, Donegal Town. The acquisition of these houses is a major investment of in excess of €7.6m in the social housing stock in the county and in particular, Donegal Town. It’s part of the Councils Social …
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The Finance Minister is looking into new measures to ease the rising cost of living for middle income workers. Currently, those earning below 36,800 euro a year pay 20 percent income tax while those over that salary are taxed at 40 percent. The Tánaiste has asked Paschal Donohoe to consider introducing a 30 percent …
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The former Burtonport Fishermen’s Co-Operative Building has been demolished. It’s one of a number of buildings set to be removed to pave the way for extra car parking facilities and a ferry terminal. The co-operative building was once a hive of activity, serving the salmon industry in the area. The building also served as …
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The Government is coming under further pressure to do all it can to avert industrial action by postmasters. An emergency meeting is to be held on Monday where they will consider balloting on industrial action. South Donegal Deputy Marian Harkin told Minister Michael McGrath in the Dail that they have reached a tipping point …
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A man has been charged over a break-in in Strabane this week. The incident happened in the Drumrallagh area of the town yesterday. The 47-year-old is set to appear via video link at Strabane Magistrates’ Court this morning. As is usual procedure all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service (PPS).
More than 60 percent of residential care settings are now dealing with Covid-19 outbreaks, according to the HSE’s Chief Clinical Officer. Colm Henry says high infection levels and rising hospitalisations are causing serious problems for the health system. Latest figures show almost 1,400 people being treated in public hospitals for the virus, up 50 …
A Donegal Deputy believes Ireland has a half hearted approach to military neutrality. Speaking during pre European Council Meeting statements in the Dail, Deputy Padraig MacLochlainn said it was clear that Ireland is neutral in words but not in practice. He believes the country has the opportunity to play a role in conflict resolution. But …
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Stormont will sit for the last time today ahead of upcoming elections in Northern Ireland. The Assembly has struggled to function properly since Paul Givan’s decision to resign as First Minister earlier this year. Both the DUP and Sinn Fein will be vying to become the biggest party when people go to the polls …
85 per cent of consumers say they plan to cut back their spending this year. The KBC Bank Ireland consumer sentiment survey recorded a ten point drop this month as the war in Ukraine and inflation start to hit people’s pockets. It had been hoped that money would flow more freely in the economy following …
A Donegal TD has told the Dail it would be unforgivable if the government went ahead with a planned carbon tax increase in May. Speaking on increasing energy prices, Deputy Thomas Pringle said people are being pushed to the brink with no end in sight. Deputy Pringle said household energy bills are set to …
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Surveying for the National Broadband Plan is continuing in Donegal. Under the National Broadband Plan, Donegal will see an investment of €128M in the new high speed fibre network. National Broadband Ireland (NBI), the company rolling out the new high speed fibre broadband network under the Government’s National Broadband Plan (NBP) today announced that …
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The Foreign Affairs Minister says the Irish government has concerns over UK plans to bring in a visa waiver system. The changes would mean all non-Irish EU citizens living in the Republic need travel authorisation to cross the border. The UK’s Northern Ireland Secretary insists it won’t lead to border checks. Minister Simon Coveney says …
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Wednesday March 23rd:
Police in Derry are appealing for witnesses as part of an investigation into criminal damage caused to machinery stored at business premises on the Buncrana Road. The incident was reported to police at around 4:40pm yesterday but it’s believed to have occurred during the early hours, at around 12:10am. A substantial amount of damage was …
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21,098 cases of Covid 19 have been reported today, with 7,038 PCR-confirmed cases and 14,060 people registering positive antigen tests through the HSE portal. 1,395 patients are in hospital, which is an increase of 57 on yesterday. 55 are in ICU, which is down from 61 yesterday. At Letterkenny University Hospital, there are 82 infected …
Brand Donegal was showcased at the annual Boston Saint Patrick’s Day breakfast last Sunday. With a long standing relationship and historical ties between Boston and Donegal the Boston trip led the way for a cultural and economic mission of Donegal County Council delegates and businesses. Another focus of the visit was to highlight what Donegal …
The HSE has announced the relocation of the South Donegal Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service. The service was previously based at HSE Ardeskin House & Ard Nua in Donegal Town. It can now be found at a purposely built new location, Level 2, Donegal Primary Care Centre, Drumlonagher, Donegal Town. The CAMHS telephone number …
A man in his 40s has been arrested as part of an investigation into organised crime in Sligo and Leitrim. He was picked up for questioning this morning and is being held at Sligo Garda Station. This is the fourth arrest in connection with the investigation.
Works are due to commence on the long-awaited Letterkenny Cathedral One Way Project on Monday. The project will see the introduction of traffic calming measures and a new one way system via Cathedral road, Convent road and Sentry Hill road The works will consist of footpath widening and improvement, resurfacing of the carriage-way and new …
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An alternative care pathway is to be introduced at Letterkenny University Hospital this year in a bid to address current issues resulting in ambulances becoming backed up at the hospital. The CEO of the Saolta University Health Care Group confirmed in response to Chair of the Regional Health Forum West, Councillor Gerry McMonagle that ‘Pathfinder’ …
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A man has been arrested in connection with a burglary in Strabane. The incident, which happened in the Drumrallagh area was reported just after 12:30am this morning but is believed to have occurred between 9pm and midnight last night. Jewellery was among the items reported stolen. The 47-year-old was arrested this morning and remains …
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A surgeon at Letterkenny University Hospital believes that the completion of a recent project conducted at the hospital will have many benefits for patients. Various recommendations have been identified as a result of the ‘Emergency Surgical Outcome Advancement Project’ which aims to improve outcomes and ultimately save lives. Breast Surgeon at Letterkenny University Hospital …
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There were 54 people awaiting beds at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning, 37 of them on Emergency Department trolleys. That’s down seven on yesterday’s total of 61, which was the highest figure recorded since the INMO’s Trolley Watch survey began. Today’s figure is the second highest in the state. Nationally, 654 patients were awaiting beds …
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There are fears that an ancient boat discovered at Lifford Bridge may be lost forever if it’s not preserved sooner rather than later. It’s believed that the 16 foot long log boat dates back to the Iron Age and was found by members of the Lifford Strabane Anglers Association. Over 20 similar vessels have …
The HSE boss says a “perfect storm” of high covid cases, emergency department attendances, and staff absences is affecting our hospitals currently. Over 7,700 PCR-confirmed Covid-19 cases and nearly 16,000 positive antigen tests were recorded yesterday alone. 82 Covid patients are being treated in Letterkeny University Hospital, 1 in ICU. 1,395 patients are in …
The Association of Irish Local Government is holding its Annual Training Conference in Buncrana over the next two days, with Local Government and Planning Minister Peter Burke opening the event this evening. The event, at the Inishowen Gateway Hotel will look at a number of issues, including the Town Centre First initiative, from which a …
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It’s thought post offices should take responsibly to check and validate passports. It’s in a bid to provide more services in the post office network while it’s also thought it would alleviate the huge backlog in passport applications. There’s a similar system in place in Northern Ireland. South Donegal Deputy Marc MacSharry believes people …
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The Finance Minister says no matter what the Government do in a bid to counteract the rising cost of living, it’ll never be good enough for the opposition. Minister Pascal Donohoe was reacting to a Sinn Fein motion on rising energy costs which was brought forward to the Dail yesterday evening. The party says …
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Ireland is set to witness inflation not seen since 1984 according to the ESRI’s latest Quarterly Economic Survey. Inflation could hit 8 and a half percent by the summer before averaging out at 6 point 7 per cent across the year . Connor O’Toole of the ESRI’s Economic Think Tank says the Russian invasion …
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A visit by the Cathaoirleach of the Letterkenny Milford Municipal District to Rudolstadt has facilitated the further strengthening of links between the German town and Letterkenny. Councillor Jimmy Kavanagh led a delegation from Letterkenny who attended a series of meetings and St Patrick’s Day events in Rudolstadt. Letterkenny and Rudolstadt signed an official Town …
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A quantity of home heating oil has been stolen in North Inishowen. The theft happened ata property in Donagh Park, Carndonagh between 10pm on Sunday March 20th and 9am on Monday March 21st. Anyone who observed any suspicious activity in that area between those times are being asked to contact Buncrana Garda Station on …
A South Donegal Deputy believes a more coordinated approach from Government is needed in facilitating Ukrainian refugees arriving into Ireland. Deputy Marian Harkin believes a designated Minister needs to be put in place to oversee Ireland’s response at local, regional and national level. Speaking in the Dail, Deputy Harkin says there is an urgent …
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There’s further calls on the Government to address overcrowding at Letterkenny University Hospital. Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle in the Dail yesterday, lobbied the Tanaiste to act to ease the pressure on healthcare workers, given the significant increase in the number of infectious cases of Covid-19 being dealt with at the hospital. Deputy Pringle backed …
Almost 200 complaints were made to the consumer watchdog about increases in the price of petrol and diesel in the past two weeks. It’s after the excise duty on a litre of petrol was reduced by 20 cents, and diesel by 15 cents, due to the market impact of the war in Ukraine. The Competition …
Only 20 per cent of 5 to 11 year olds are fully vaccinated against Covid-19. The HSE says this compares to almost 75 per cent of 12 to 15 year olds – and 89 per cent of 16 and 17 year olds. Registration opened for the youngest age-group in early January. Donegal Dr Denis McCauley, …
Ireland is set to enjoy a mini heatwave this week with temperatures set to reach 18 degrees in parts. Met Eireann is forecasting dry and sunny weather to look forward to right around the country. It’s set to be mostly dry with spells of hazy sunshine in Donegal today. There will be well scattered showers …
Ministers on both sides of the border have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing all-island rail. Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon and Transport Minister Eamon Ryan have met to progress the next steps on the all-island Strategic Rail Review. Minister Mallon and Minister Ryan met yesterday with the consultants at ARUP following the closure of the …
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Police have reissued an appeal over stolen machinery from a premises in Strabane. A lorry, which was also stolen in raid, was later recovered in Donegal. A blue DAF lorry, containing a JCB telehandler, a JCB Micro digger and a JCB Micro dumper, was reported stolen from premises on Dock Street on 18th March, however, …
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