A Donegal TD says the HSE must put better workforce planning procedures in place to ensure continuity of services when staff are on leave. Deputy Thomas Pringle says in many cases where leave is being taken, the HSE often does not have a suitable replacement lined up, even if the leave has been flagged …
HSE must improve its workforce planning procedures – Pringle Read More »
A local councillor is calling on Donegal County Council to invest in re-locating the bus shelter serving Manorcunningham. Cllr Kevin Bradley brought the issue to last week’s meeting of the Letterkenny Milford Municipal District – but currently, Donegal County Council says there is no funding available to carry out the works required. The shelter is …
Bradley urges council and Bus Eireann to relocate Manor bus shelter Read More »
It’s been claimed that teachers and parents are fearful for children’s lives outside the gates of a Letterkenny school. Speeding motorists, inadequate signage and a flat roundabout are all said to be contributing factors to the concerns outside Letterkenny Educate Together in the Kiltoy area of the town. Donegal County Council has pledged to carry …
Women’s Aid is urging people to spot the signs of online abuse in relationships. The charity is launching its ‘Too Into You Campaign’ on social media, aimed at young women aged 18 to 25. A study by Women’s Aid, shows 3 in 5 young people have experienced, or know someone who’s been abused in an …
Sinn Fein remains the most popular political party in the country according to a new poll. The Sunday Times has the opposition group on 34 percent, nine points clear of Fianna Fail on 25. Fine Gael is the third largest with 20 percent which has fallen by 2 since the last poll. Sunday Times Political …
Sinn Fein remains most popular party in latest polls Read More »
Over €100,000 has been raised for charity by an 81-year-old Donegal man, who completed series of swims around the island of Ireland yesterday. Paddy Conaghan, originally from Arranmore Island, set out on his journey in December aiming to swim at as many beaches and piers across Ireland as he could in aid of Gemma’s Legacy …
Over €100,000 raised by 81-year-old Donegal man’s swims around Ireland Read More »
Gardai are carrying out a number of searches in Co. Sligo today as part of the investigation into an aggravated burglary at the home of Tom Niland. The 73-year-old remains on life support in hospital after being viciously attacked by three masked men in his home in Skreen on January 18th. Gardai say they’re following …
Gardaí renew calls, begin searches after burglary, assault of elderly Sligo man Read More »
A Donegal Deputy is set to lead the first in-person agri-food trade mission from Ireland since the start of the pandemic. Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue will lead a delegation of several companies and Bord Bia over the next five days to the the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. Last year, agri-food exports to the …
Donegal TD to lead first in-person food trade mission since pandemic began Read More »
Hospitals paid out close to a billion euro in compensation in the past four years, following personal injury claims. Figures released to Cork East TD Sean Sherlock under a parliamentary question show the seven hospital groups paid over 215 million euro each year since 2018. The biggest awards were in the South-SouthWest Hospital Group, which …
Irish hospitals paid out almost €1 billion in compensation since 2018 Read More »
The HSE says it’s investigating complaints that staff at contact-tracing centres held gatherings that breached Covid-19 protocols. A spokesperson for the health service says the inquiry will look at whether social distancing guidelines were broken at work functions. The Sunday Independent reports at least three “parties” in two of the HSE’s contact tracing centres are …
HSE investigating lockdown party claims at contact tracing centres Read More »
A leading economist claims the government was limited in the actions it could take to curb rising energy prices. Last week’s announcement included a doubling of the energy credit due next month to 200 euro, and a fuel allowance lump sum of 125 euro. However opposition parties criticised the measures as not going far enough. …
Economist’s claim: Little Government can do to lower energy costs Read More »
It’s been revealed that Ireland’s 10 biggest landlords own almost 17,000 houses and apartments between them. That’s according to the Irish Independent which estimates these properties are worth about eight billion euro in total. The vast bulk of these properties are in Dublin, with many also in Cork and Galway. The Independent’s report comes as …
Report – Ireland’s 10 biggest landlords own 17,000 properties Read More »
A Sinn Fein TD claims the Government plan to tackle the rising cost of living has come ‘far too little and too late’. Steps announced on Thursday include a 20 per cent cut in transport fares from April and the energy credit is to increase to 200 euro. But Louise O’Reilly says a number of …
Government should have done more to address cost of living – Sinn Fein Read More »
The Dail has heard that many Donegal people are finding it increasingly difficult to be able to buy or rent a home. It was revealed this week that Donegal recorded the highest rise in rents in the country in the latest Daft.ie report. The large scale of Mica affected homes in the county is also …
Housing situation in Donegal not sustainable – Pringle Read More »
It is hoped that an area in Letterkenny will be catered by the town bus service in the near future. Currently, Oldtown and surrounding areas are not currently serviced by the bus and in many cases, it’s understood that some elderly people have had to use taxis to get into the town centre. Donegal County …
Hopes for expansion of Letterkenny town bus service Read More »
A reviewed Draft Plan for Derry and Strabane has been given approval. The Inclusive Strategic Growth Plan – or Community Plan – for the area provides the framework for all community and strategic development until 2032, and was first published after an extensive campaign of public engagement in November 2017. The Draft Plan will be …
Reviewed Growth Plan for Derry and Strabane gets green light Read More »
A planning application for the development of Letterkenny Community Hospital has been granted and the pre-qualification process for main contractors is currently underway. The proposed development will comprise of a community hospital totaling 9400sqm in gross floor area. The building comprises of 110 beds including a mix of long/short-stay rehabilitation and dementia care with …
Listen back to the main evening news, sport, nuacht and obituaries for Friday February 11th:
11,063 new cases of Covid 19 have been reported this evening. 6,618 of them were confirmed through PCR tests, while a further 4,445 people registered positive antigen tests through the HSE portal. North of the border, 3,149 new cases were confirmed this afternoon, with four additional deaths.
British and EU negotiators are meeting in London today to try to resolve their row over the Northern Ireland Protocol. It’s the latest meeting between the UK’s foreign secretary, Liz Truss, and European Commission vice-president, Maros Sefcovic. It comes after the DUP triggered the collapse of the Stormont Executive by pulling the First Minister from …
Agriculture and Marine Minister Charlie McConalogue met this morning with Donegal County Council’s Fisheries Committee. Minister McConalogue discussed the Seafood Sector Taskforce report, and said there is an emphasis on ensuring that the economic of the Irish catch is maximised through investment in processing. He said there was significant input from the county in coming …
Marine Minister meets with DCC Fisheries Committee Read More »
The Finance Minister’s denying that a cut to the Universal Social Charge would have been a better way to help people with higher livings costs. The Government announced a package of measures last night including a 200 energy credit, a 20% cut to public transport fares and an extra 125 euro payment for those in …
Donohoe rejects USC cut suggestions as Crossan hits out at blanket approach Read More »
There are calls for additional staff to be put in place in the Housing Maintenance Section in the Letterkenny Milford area. It’s in response to what’s been described as an ever increasing demand in the workload. Cllr Donal Coyle says in particular, Council owned dwellings in the Manorcunningham area are not being given enough attention …
Need highlighted for additional Housing Maintenance Section staff Read More »
A status yellow wind warning has been issued for Donegal. Met Eireann is warning of south or southwest winds gusting up to 100km/h in Donegal, Galway and Mayo. The alert comes into force this afternoon at 3pm and will remain in place until 12am tomorrow.
The members of the first governing body of the new Atlantic Technological University which will open its doors on April 1st have been announced today by Higher Education Minister Simon Harris. It follows the granting of Technological University status to a consortium comprising Letterkenny, Galway-Mayo, and Sligo Institutes of Technology. Leitrim Barrister Maura McNally has …
First governing body of new Atlantic Technological University announced Read More »
The Dail has heard that the families involved in the Brandon Report want it published. Deputy Thomas Pringle was speaking as part of statements on the Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022 which would pave the way for a transfer of some responsibilities to a different Minister. Deputy Pringle raised concerns once again over the HSE’s …
Dail told families want Brandon report published Read More »
The Marine Minister has clashed in the Dail with Sinn Fein’s Fisheries and Marine spokesperson, Donegal Deputy Padraig MacLochalinn. Deputy MacLochlainn raised the issue of access around Rockall being blocked for Irish fishermen. He told the Dail that it has resulted in a loss of over €7 million to the sector last year. Deputy MacLochlainn …
Marine Minister and Donegal Deputy clash over Rockall access Read More »
Donegal County Council is being urged to prioritise both Rathmullan and Portsalon Piers in future funding opportunities. There’s said to be a huge demand for both piers but there is concern over the current state of the infrastructure in the two areas. A funding opportunity is available through the newly announced Brexit reserve fund …
Calls for funding for Rathmullan and Portsalon piers to be prioritised Read More »
The Public Expenditure Minister has insisted fare cuts for public transport are only until the end of this year. The 20% discount was confirmed as part of a package to reduce the cost of living. Around €300 million of new spending was confirmed yesterday with the Government saying the total package when the budget is …
A South Donegal Deputy says he’s ‘hugely’ concerned over the spate of burglaries in the North West. The Tanaiste Leo Varadkar’s promised to raise the issue of an armed support unit for Sligo with the Justice Minister. It comes as 73 year-old Tom Niland is fighting for his life after he was attacked in Skreen, …
Further concern over spate of burglaries in North West Read More »
Britain’s Foreign Secretary insists that fixing the Northern Ireland Protocol is an absolute priority for her. Liz Truss is meeting the European Commission vice-president later – aiming to resolve the deadlock over post-Brexit trading arrangements. Northern Ireland’s first minister quit last week over the rules, which he argues are a barrier to the movement of …
Britain’s Foreign Secretary says fixing protocol is ‘absolute priority’ Read More »
Listen back to the main evening news, sport, farming news and obituaries for Thursday February 10th here:
Police are becoming increasingly concerned about the whereabouts of a man missing from Strabane. Tony Kildea was last seen in the Strabane area on Thursday 3rd February. Tony is described as 5ft 2, slim build with short dark hair, blue eyes and has a beard. Police believe that Tony may have connections in the …
There were 11,036 new Covid 19 cases reported this afternoon, of which 5,649 have been confirmed through PCR tests. In addition, a further 5,387 people registered positive antigen tests yesterday through the HSE portal. Meanwhile, 3,609 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Northern Ireland in the past 24 hours, with seven additional covid related …
A record number of people are attending emergency departments. The HSE says the effects of a tough winter are evident in the state of our health services. Hospitals are seeing record attendance levels, with almost 28,000 attending Emergency Departments this week alone. Of those, almost 7,000 people were admitted, which shows an increase of …
The Dail’s heard claims there were 200 homes burgled and trashed in the space of two months last year, between Donegal and north Galway. The government is being urged to respond to concerns of rural homeowners after a spate of aggravated burglaries. 73 year old Tom Niland is fighting for his life after …
200 North West homes burgled & trashed, Dail hears Read More »
The Dail has been told that the publication this week of the Terms of Reference for the forthcoming report of the Society of Chartered Surveyors in Ireland is causing serious concerns in Donegal. The SCSI’s figures will determine payments to homeowners under the Defective Blocks Scheme, but Deputy Pearse Doherty told Tanaiste Leo Varadkar …
Tanaiste urged to clarify ‘worrying report’ for Mica homeowners Read More »
People in rural areas are being urged to become more proactive in reporting suspicious activity, given recent high-profile attacks on older people. Gardaí are said to be concerned about organised burglary gangs targetting vulnerable pensioners in their homes. A 72 year-old man was attacked during a break-in at his house in Celbridge, Co. Kildare earlier …
People in rural areas urged be more proactive in reporting suspicious activity Read More »
A senior Failte Ireland official says there are challenges facing the tourism sector in Donegal, but the industry is meeting them head on. Joan Crawford, the Wild Atlantic Way Programme Manager in Donegal, believes the ‘From Survival To Recovery’ Plan launched by Failte Ireland this week will pay dividends in Donegal and the North West. …
Local Failte Ireland manager confident tourism sector can prosper in 2022 Read More »
People in Donegal are being urged to take part in a public consultation on the provision of changing places toilets. The public consultation centres on a proposed amendment to the Building Regulations to make provision for a changing places toilet in certain buildings which could see an 80 extra changing areas and places with toilets …
Public consultation launched on provision of changing places toilets Read More »
Police are appealing for information following a shooting in Strabane last evening. It’s believed two masked men entered a house in the Springhill Park area of the town shortly after 7:20pm armed with guns and a baseball bat. A 19-year-old man was beaten with the baseball bat before being shot in the leg. He was …
There are further calls for a new layout for what’s been described as a dangerous crossroads in Letterkenny. The Killyclug-Killylastin crossroads has been the scene of a number of crashes in recent years, including a three-car collision a few weeks ago. Donegal County Council is finalising improvement works at the junction while funding has also …
Further calls for new layout at dangerous crossroads in Letterkenny Read More »
UPDATE: Bridge has reopened _____________________________________________ The Lower deck of the Craigavon Bridge from the direction of the Waterside in Derry is closed following a crash. The two vehicle collision occurred earlier this morning. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternative main routes.
Rent increases in Donegal, particularly in the north of the county, are now at crisis level for families. That’s according to Donegal Deputy Padraig MacLochlainn who has been responding to figures contained in the latest Daft.ie report which shows that the cost of rent in the county has increased 24% over the past year. Deputy …
Donegal Deputy says Donegal is in the perfect housing storm Read More »
A status yellow snow-ice warning remains in place this morning until 11am. Motorists are advised to take care on the roads this morning due to the conditions. Gritters will be out in force this morning.
The government will announce a package of measures to tackle rising household costs later today. A Cabinet sub-committee’s meeting to consider further measures to help deal with inflation. The 100 euro energy credit is likely to be doubled, while an extension to the fuel allowance season’s also being considered. Meanwhile, Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty is …
Donegal Deputy calls for cash payments to tackle cost of living Read More »
The Office of Public Works has come under fire over claims that it is snubbing Donegal County Council. It’s understood that the OPW has effectively refused to attend Council meetings to speak with local representatives over progressing a number of key flood relief projects for the Letterkenny and Milford areas. The Council is to write …
The current state of the road surface between the Dry Arch and Polestar roundabouts in Letterkenny has been described as a recipe for disaster. Work is ongoing on the four lane project however there’s concern over the current condition of the route with claims that it’s no longer safe for road users. Donegal County Council …
‘Four lane stretch a recipe for disaster’ – Cllr Kelly Read More »
The Minister for Agriculture & the Marine, Charlie Mc Conalogue has announced the establishment of a Common Fisheries Policy Review Group. The group will be chaired by Mr John Malone, former Secretary General of the Department of Agriculture who will be assisted by a steering committee. The Group will involve representatives of stakeholders, including Producer …
Common Fisheries Policy Review Group established Read More »
A new Garda recruitment campaign is being launched today. It’s part of a number of initiatives to mark this year’s 100th anniversary of An Garda Siochana. The budget provides for the recruitment of up to 800 Gardai and 400 staff this year. Justice Minister Helen McEntee’s encouraging members of new Irish communities, women, and people …
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