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  There has been a call for TikTok to be banned on all Government devices. Irish MEP Colm Markey believes the Chinese-owned app poses security risks. The US and Canada have recently banned the use of TikTok for politicians and political staff, while Denmark has urged the same. Mr. Markey says for the moment, we […]

A meeting was held yesterday morning in relation to the location of a new pontoon at the pier in Bunbeg. It comes with an investment into the west of the county which Cllr. Michael Choilm Mac Giolla Easbuig says is welcomed. He says its important that the pontoon does not disrupt fishing activities at the

The Taoiseach says the government hopes to accommodate thousands of refugees on a more permanent basis in the coming months. Leo Varadkar says it’s one of the objectives of a new working group which has been established to deal with the crisis. Earlier 20 million euro in funding was approved by cabinet which will go

Minister Simon Coveney believes the Windsor Framework offers real opportunity for businesses in Donegal. Speaking during a visit to the county today, the former Tanaiste says the agreement reached last week provides more certainty and confidence for businesses in terms of investing and growing. Minister Coveney says it is a hugely positive step forward:

A fifth energy credit since the start of last year will be considered later in 2023. A fourth 200 euro credit on electricity bills is being paid this month to help with the rising cost of energy. In the government’s latest cost of living package, there was no further credits announced. Public Expenditure Minister Paschal

A West Tyrone MLA has hit out at those responsible for placing sinister and threatening posters outside a primary school in Artigarvan. Posters of Taoiseach Leo Varadkar appeared in recent days warning of ‘Peace or Protocol’. The Taoiseach previously warned that a return to a hard border would threaten a return to violence in Northern

It’s as important to create jobs in Donegal as it is in Dublin. That’s the view of Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Simon Coveney who says the Government has a clear target to ensure job creation and economic growth exists right across the country. The Minister is in the Donegal today to host the

A peace summit bringing together more than 100 people to coincide with the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement gets underway in Derry today. The summit supported by the International Fund for Ireland will review the unfinished business of peace and reconciliation and consider how a new generation of peace-builders can be better supported.

The Cathaoirleach of the Lifford Stranorlar Municipal District is urging people to attend an event on Sunday afternoon to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the execution of the Drumboe Martyrs in Stranorlar. Minister Charlie McConalogue will attend a formal wreath laying ceremony organised by Donegal County Council to commemorate the execution of Charlie Daly, Daniel

Enterprise Minister Simon Coveney is in Donegal today for the first in a series of Better Business conferences which are taking place across the country. The event, which gets underway this morning, is intended to help businesses to boost their performance through digital transformation, and also improve their energy footprint. Previewing the event last month,

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The Chair of the HSE’s Regional Health Forum has welcomed indications from the HSE that they intend to bring all buildings on the St Conal’s Campus in Letterkenny back into use, including the original 1901 building, which is now in a state of dereliction. Cllr Gerry McMonagle had asked the meeting what the HSE’s long

The Agriculture Minister says gorse burning is acceptable but only when it’s done appropriately. The practice is banned from March 1st to September 1st to protect wildlife. But firefighters in Cork and Kerry have been tackling large fires in those counties throughout February. Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue says it is acceptable when done right:

Businesses in the north are hopeful the new Windsor Framework will mean frictionless trade between Britain and Northern Ireland. Announcing the new Brexit deal on Monday, UK prime minister Rishi Sunak said it removes any sense of an Irish Sea border. The green and red lanes are designed to cut paperwork at ports. Selina Horshi

The Transport Minister has again acknowledged the impact the absence of a rail network in Donegal has had on the county. In responding to Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív in the Dail today, Minister Eamon Ryan says the county has suffered for decades because of a lack of infrastructure. A strategic rail review is currently at

The Health Minister has commended the work of emergency services for their response to the fire at Wexford General Hospital yesterday. The majority of the 220 patients have now been evacuated from the hospital, with 41 still onsite. Plans are still being worked out by Health Officials, but it has been confirmed that the hospital’s

The Agriculture Minister says Government will consider taxing the two state owned energy providers if prices don’t fall. Reports today suggest ESB-Electric Ireland and Bord Gais could face a ‘special dividend’ – used by the state to offset high bills for consumers. The Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, told the Dail yesterday he expects householders to see

Around 1,900 AIB customers who have experienced difficulties repaying their loans have had their debt written down by over 90% as part of final settlements. The bank is before the Oireachtas Finance Committee today, in the wake of the agreement reached with former Kilkenny hurler DJ Carey. Jim O’Keeffe, managing director of retail banking at

A Donegal councillor says the HSE must consider whether a special package of incentives is necessary to attract people to work in Inishowen. When he asked a series of questions about respite services in North Inishowen at a meeting of the HSE Regional Health Forum, Cllr Albert Doherty progress is possible at Riverwalk House, but

The Taoiseach has told the Dail that issues around engineering costs being faced by families moving through the Defective Block Redress Scheme are being considered by the Housing Minister. Leo Varadkar was responding to Donegal TD Thomas Pringle, who told the Dail a Donegal family has seen less than 70 per cent cost recovery after

Nearly 5,000 farmers from across Donegal will benefit from the new ACRES scheme, according to Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue. He says ACRES proved to be a huge success among farmers across the country with over 46,000 applications being made for 30,000 initial places. Minister McConalogue confirmed today that places have been secured for all applicants.