A quantity of drugs has been seized in Derry. Waterside Neighbourhood Policing Team carried out a search by virtue of Warrant in the Waterside area of the City on Friday evening. As a result of the search, a quantity of Class B and C drugs was seized. A male was also arrested. Police say …
From today, there will be a bus fare reduction on all subsidised public transport services in Donegal provided by Bus Éireann and Local Link. Several towns across the country will also benefit from lower ticket prices. However it’s understood the discounts won’t apply to Expressway services. Dermot O’Gara from the National Transport Authority, says it …
Body-worn cameras for Gardai are to be trialled within the next year. The Justice Minister will make the announcement later – and believes they’ll be fully rolled out from 2023. Body-worn cameras were first recommended by the Commission on the Future of Policing in 2018. And while they’re supported by Garda unions, the Irish Council …
Agriculture and Marine Minister Charlie McConalogue will be in Donegal ATU’s Killybegs Campus today to launch the Killybegs Marine Cluster. The Cluster is one of twelve on the Island of Ireland, and is part of Enterprise Ireland’s National Clustering programme, and is the only one dedicated to the Blue Economy. Minister Mc Conalogue says …
The Taoiseach says a “comprehensive” report into Tony Holohan’s move to Trinity College is due tomorrow. Yesterday Dr Tony Holohan announced he was pulling out of the Trinity College appointment, and that he would step down as CMO in July to avoid further controversy. It follows political backlash over the arrangement, which involved an indefinite …
Report into Tony Holohan’s Trinity appointment to be published tomorrow – Taoiseach Read More »
The Minister for Housing says he thinks emergency powers on planning will be needed to help provide accommodation for Ukrainian refugees. Darragh O’Brien will meet with construction and property representatives tomorrow to discuss ways to increase supply. The Business Post reports the construction sector’s expected to dismiss proposals to build ‘prefab villages’ to house those …
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A 20 percent reduction in bus fares on local and commuter routes, in rural areas such as Donegal is set to kick in tomorrow. Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan announced the the plan to cut transport fares back in February. Bus Éireann customers in cities and towns outside of Dublin, such as Sligo and Galway, …
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Opposition parties are questioning whether Health Minister Stephen Donnelly is in control of his department. It follows Dr Tony Holohan’s decision not to take up a secondment at Trinity College Dublin – a job where the Independent reported the Government would pay his entire salary as a university professor – a salary believed to be …
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Gardaí say that a number of road closures and diversions will be in place in Ballybofey today, as the big North-West derby between Finn Harps and Derry City takes place. Gardaí will be closing Chestnut Lane from the entrance to Finn Park (beside Aldi), as well as the Navenny Grill, Doghouse Bar junction from 4.30 …
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The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation says the views of nurses and midwives should be represented as part of the government’s new Covid Advisory Group. The body will advise the Minister for Health on how the country can continue to respond to Covid-19. The INMO says it was a mistake to exclude them from the …
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There have been claims that yet another fishing boat has been prevented landing at Killybegs today. The Irish Fish Processors and Exporters Association say a Norwegian vessel had to relocate from Killybegs to Derry to weigh the fish it had onboard for the second time in a week – with no alternative options given to the …
Claims that another fishing boat turned away from Killybegs harbour today Read More »
Ten members of the old NPHET are on the new Covid Advisory Group. Chief medical officer, Tony Holohan, will chair the body of 20 people. It also includes well-known professors Luke O’Neill, Paddy Mallon and Mary Horgan. NPHET held its last meeting in February, and has been replaced with a smaller group.
The head of the Department of Health is to appear before the Public Accounts Committee over Tony Holohan’s secondment. The chief medical officer’s due to become a professor at Trinity College – but the government has paused the appointment. Ministers are concerned about the recruitment process, and how the state will continue to pay his …
Health Dept head to appear at Public Accounts Committee over Holohan controversy Read More »
It’s been confirmed that an additional 24 hour bring bank recycling location has been established in Carndonagh. Operational from yesterday, the facility is located on the grounds of the Inishowen livestock mart and follows a long campaign locally. Local Cllr Albert Doherty says the area had been without adequate facilities for quite some time, and …
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Derry City and Strabane District Council is running a one-hour Irish-Language Taster Course via Zoom. It’s getting underway on Monday April 25th at 7pm and is part of the Lifelong Learning Festival that will run from 25 – 29 April. This festival seeks to raise awareness of Derry and Strabane as a learning city. The …
Derry City and Strabane Council hosting Irish language starter course Read More »
People are being reminded of a public meeting later today over the fish weighing controversy in Killybegs. The meeting is getting underway in at the Tara Hotel at 4pm Friday with all members of the public, fishermen, processors, factory workers, shop & catering staff and political representative invited to attend. The meeting was called by …
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Listen back to the main evening news, sport & obituaries for Friday April 8th:
As part of an initiative announced by Transport Minister Eamon Ryan, bus fares on all subsidised public transport services in Donegal provided by Bus Éireann and Local Link are to be cut by an average of 20% from Monday next. However, Expressway services are not included. Statement in full – Bus fares on all …
The Tanaiste says the coalition leaders will meet next week to discuss further action on the cost of living crisis. Charities are warning some people are close to losing their homes as they can’t afford to pay the bills. Tanaiste Leo Varadkar says they’ll offset the upcoming carbon tax increase – but there’s a …
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Dublin Airport says there were significant queues in both terminals in the early hours of this morning, in particular between 2.30am and 4.30am. It says at the peak, it took some passengers 70 minutes to pass through security. Dublin Airport says it was “mainly the result of a large number of passengers arriving earlier than …
Donegal County Council has started the preparation of a new County Donegal Development Plan. A Pre-Draft public consultation process has officially begun The new development plan will set out an overall strategy for the proper planning and sustainable development of Donegal from 2024-2030. The plan will include a written statement, maps and associated Environmental …
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A 1.1 billion euro cross-border programme has been submitted to the European Commission. The plan aims to support peace and prosperity across Northern Ireland and the border counties. Commission approval and adoption of the ‘Peace Plus’ programme is expected in the summer. It was approved by the Irish Government, Northern Ireland Executive and the …
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The Tanaiste says the coalition leaders will meet next week to discuss further action on the cost of living crisis. Charities are warning some people are close to losing their homes as they can’t afford to pay the bills. Tanaiste Leo Varadkar says they’ll offset the upcoming carbon tax increase – but there’s a limit …
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The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority has confirmed it has submitted a new Control Plan for approval by the EU which would enable the derogation of weighing of fishery products. In a statement today, the SFPA seeks to clarify a number of issues with regard to recent control inspections in Killybegs. The authority repeats its assertion that …
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Gardai say a stop go system is in place on the road between Ballybofey and Donegal Town following a collision. The system is in place between Biddy’s Bar and Drumlonagher. Gardai anticipate the restriction will be in place for the next hour. No serious injuries have been reported.
There’s been a 10% increase in the number of people on the Live Register. Figures from the CSO show the seasonally adjusted figure went up by 17,000 in March to 181,900. The Pandemic Unemployment Payment scheme has ended, with the final payments being issued in respect of the week ending February 25th. All claimants have …
The Chief Executive of Donegal County Council has confirmed officials are beginning the process of liaising with colleagues in Derry, Tyrone and Fermanagh, with a view towards preparing applications under the government’s Shared Island Fund. The latest scheme, announced this week, encourages Local Authorities to partner on a cross-border basis to bring new projects through …
Naughton wants roads included in Shared Island Fund Read More »
A Strabane woman has launched a petition calling for clear sugar and fat warnings on food packaging. Sharron McCormick is lobbying the Government to make sugar and fat labeling mandatory to signal high levels in products. She says the amount of sugar consumed has increased dramatically in recent years which is having a direct impact …
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The Taoiseach has called on the secondment of Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan to Trinity College to be paused pending a reassessment. The Government is due to receive a report on the process around the appointment next week. Speaking in Helsinki this morning Taoiseach Micheál Martin put a pause on Dr Tony Holohan’s appointment …
Taoiseach calls for secondment of Tony Holohan to be paused Read More »
An Independent TD says there’s a ‘serious question mark’ around the National Broadband Plan. It’s after it was revealed just over 40 thousand homes were passed by the end of March. New figures from National Broadband Ireland show the target for the end of the year, has been cut from 205,000 to 102,000 Independent Deputy …
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Three men are due to appear in court today following a number of incidents in Tyrone, Derry and Armagh. The men aged 63, 23 and 20 have been charged with a number of offences including possession of firearm or imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, theft, criminal damage, handling stolen goods and …
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Donegal County Council has been told that the Local Development Plan for Letterkenny is not ready to go to public consultation yet, as there are still some disagreements between members and officials. Speaking during a protracted debate at this week’s council meeting, Head of Planning Liam Ward said the Letterkenny 2040 Document and the local …
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Tributes have been paid to former Fianna Fail Councillor Dermot McLaughlin following his death. Mr McLaughlin served as a Councillor on the Buncrana Urban District Council, taking on the role as Chair on numerous occasions. Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council Councillor Jack Murray says he leaves behind an incredible legacy having represented the people of …
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Two Irish diplomats have been expelled from Russia. The Minister for Foreign Affairs confirmed two diplomats from Ireland’s Embassy in Moscow have been asked to leave. Minister Simon Coveney says the Ambassador of Ireland to the Russian Federation, was informed of the decision, after he was summoned to the Foreign Ministry in Moscow yesterday afternoon. …
A Donegal Deputy believes that the overall faith in the electoral system needs to be strengthened. Deputy Thomas Pringle was speaking in the Dail during statements on the Electoral Reform Bill. The Bill is set to bring about a major modernisation of the electoral system including making the voter registration process easier and to promote …
Deputy Pringle believes faith in electoral system needs strengthened Read More »
Police in Derry investigating an arson attack last month are renewing their appeal for information. Two vehicles were completely gutted after being set on fire in the Lincoln Courts area at around 10:20pm on Sunday, March 13th. Sergeant Garth Bennett says they have made a number of enquiries in relation to the arson to establish …
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Donegal has the second lowest incidence rate of Covid-19 nationwide. The average rate in the county was 1026, according to the latest data. Within Donegal itself, Letterkenny continues to have the highest rate countywide. The figures cover the 14 days up to last Monday. North Inishowen recorded 137 new cases and a rate of 808 …
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A woman has been rescued in Downings this evening. At around 7pm the Mulroy Coast Guard and Rescue 118 helicopter were tasked to the scene after the woman broke her ankle in an area off the beaten track. She was transferred to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment to her injuries.
Listen back to the main evening news, sport, farming & obituaries for Thursday April 7th:
Just over 40,000 homes were passed by the end of March, under the National Broadband plan. That’s according to Sinn Fein’s spokesperson on communications, who has received updated figures from National Broadband Ireland. It shows the target for the end of the year has been reduced to 102,000 from 205,000. The company’s issued a …
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7,005 new cases of Covid 19 have been reported today. Of those, 3,150 were confirmed through PCR tests and 3,855 through positive antigen tests reported yesterday on the HSE portal. As of 8am today, 1,251 Covid 19 patients were being treated in Irish hospitals, 56 of them in ICU. There are 50 infected patients at …
An open public meeting is to be held in Killybegs this weekend over the on-going fish weighing controversy at the port. It comes as the Irish Fishing & Seafood Alliance has stated that the fishing industry in Killybegs is in crisis. In a statement, the Irish Fishing and Seafood Alliance have described demands made …
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Sinn Féin has called for a mini budget to deal with the cost of living. Tánaiste Leo Varadkar said that term was sloganeering and the government has already invested between one and two billion euro in measures to tackle inflation. Sinn Féin said VAT on fuel needs to be scrapped immediately – something Leo …
Prices rose by 6.7% in the year to March, up from 5.6% in the year to February. It represents the highest rate of inflation since November 2000. CSO figures show the largest increase in prices in the 12 months to March were in transport, up over 18%, and housing, electricity and gas, up over 17%. …
There was a €6 million shortfall in Donegal County Council’s rates income last year, with 27% of that deemed to be irrecoverable. Figures presented to members this week show that in both 2018 and 2019, Donegal County Council collected 76% of its potential rates income. In 2020, that fell to 61%, and last year, the …
€6 million shortfall in Donegal’s rates income last year Read More »
The Government has been warned that post offices will close if post masters can’t make a living. South Donegal Deputy Marian Harkin told the Dail that post masters are concerned that in a year’s time they will no longer be in their role. Minister of State with responsibility for Transport Hildegarde Naughton says the Government …
Deputy Harkin warns there will be no post office if post master can’t make living Read More »
A business owner in Killybegs says the port could lose millions of euro as a result of the current controversy over the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority’s demands for strict weighing protocols. The industry claims that of fish are weighed in the way the SFPA demand, they will be left unfit for human consumption, and this …
Local business owner says SFPA controversy could cost Killybegs millions Read More »
HIQA says its inspections of public hospitals will now include more focus on patient safety, including the conditions in which care is provided in Emergency Departments. HIQA has now launched its new programme of inspections, with Director of Healthcare Regulation Sean Egan saying it will assess the standard and quality of care across the Health …
HIQA inspections to have more focus on patient safety Read More »
Update: The road has since reopened The Spencer Road in Derry is currently closed in both directions due to an ongoing incident. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternative main routes for their journey. No further details are known at this time.
Police in Derry say they are becoming increasingly concerned for a missing teenager. 15 year old Henri McColgan was last seen on Sunday at around 9:45pm. He is described as being 5ft 10 in height, with short brown hair, blue eyes and is believed to have been wearing a black hoody and black body warmer. …
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