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Calls for remote working to continue after return to offices greenlighted

Unions are calling for remote working to continue to be an option for workers as public health restrictions are lifted. Tomorrow sees the gradual return of staff to workplaces, for those who had been working from home. Forsa and the Irish Congress of Trade Unions are among those calling for businesses to continue to facilitate …

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Hospitality can open without Covid certs – Restaurants Association

The Restaurants Association of Ireland is describing the lifting of restrictions as ‘very positive’ for hospitality. Almost all covid restrictions have been removed, with pubs, restaurants and nightclubs allowed return to normal hours. Digital Covid Certs will only be needed for international travel and the need for social distancing has been scrapped. Restaurants Association Chief …

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No public health rationale for Covid cert – Donnelly

The Health Minister says the emergency powers like the Covid Cert are ‘very serious’ and have been dropped because there is no longer a public health rationale. Stephen Donnelly has admitted that the passes had ‘secondary benefits’ – like encouraging people to get vaccinated and boosted. However he says those were never the primary aim …

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Speeding Donegal driver also tested positive for Cannabis and Cocaine

Gardaí from the Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit say they arrested a driver yesterday on suspicion of speeding and drug driving. They say the driver in question was pulled over after being detected speeding, and that after a subsequent drug test the driver tested positive for the presence of both cocaine and cannabis. Gardaí also believe …

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“Interest and enthusiasm” shown by public as rail review consultation ends

People across the Island have expressed ‘interest and enthusiasm’ in a public consultation about an All Island Rail Review. That’s according to the North’s Infrastructure Minister, who says about 3,500 responses have been gathered from both sides of the border, as the public consultation period on the review ended yesterday. The review will now examine …

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Three men hospitalised following multi-car crash in Letterkenny

Gardaí say three people were hospitalised after a multi-vehicle crash at the Killylastin Junction in Letterkenny yesterday evening. They say the accident occurred at approximately 9pm yesterday evening, with a man aged in his late teens and two other men in their twenties requiring hospital treatment following the incident – but according to local reports …

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Easing of restrictions marks a “day of hope” – Varadkar

The Tánaiste has claimed that today is the beginning of the end of the Covid pandemic. As of this morning there’s no requirement for social distancing, restrictions on hospitality have lifted and there are no caps on gatherings in the home. Live events can go ahead at full capacity, with Minister Catherine Martin confirming there …

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Deputy Pringle: National Maternity Hospital site must be state-owned

A Donegal Deputy is calling for the compulsory purchase of the site for the new National Maternity Hospital site as soon as possible. There are questions as to why the State would invest €800 million of public money into the new hospital and not establish ownership. Despite a motion being brought forward to the Dail …

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Donegal house prices will continue rapid rise in 2022 – Independent

Residential property prices in Donegal rose by 12% last year, one of the higher rises in the country according to an analysis carried out by the Irish Independent. The paper says prices will continue to rise in 2022, particularly in Letterkenny as LYIT attains technological university status. However, according to Residential Property Editor Mark Keenan, …

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Calls renewed to protect Sligo-based Rescue 118

A South Donegal Deputy is pushing for guarantees from government that the Rescue 118 Search and Rescue helicopter will continue to be based at Sligo Airport. Currently there are four SAR bases, Sligo, Shannon, Waterford and Dublin, but a new pre-tender document published by the Government recently states that it requires “at least three bases” …

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Taoiseach confirms the lifting of most restrictions from 6am tomorrow

“There is a lot to do, but today is a good day” The words of Taoiseach Michael Martin this evening as he confirmed the lifting of most restrictions from 6am tomorrow morning. The requirement for social distancing will be scrapped along with all restrictions on the hospitality sector. Attendance caps at indoor and outdoor events …

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Calls for flood measures for Donegal to be urgently progressed

  A Donegal Deputy is calling for flooding mitigation measures planned for Donegal Town to be urgently progressed. The area is susceptible to numerous types of flooding over the years with many businesses and residents frequently impacted. A major flood relief scheme for the town has been identified with the project currently at preliminary stage. …

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Phased easing of restrictions in North begins today

The phased easing of restrictions in Northern Ireland begins at midday today. The requirement for table service in hospitality will be removed, and the cap of six per table will be scrapped. Any number of households can meet indoors, and nightclubs can reopen next Wednesday. Donegal man Declan Jordan runs Rosie Joe’s bar and nightclub …

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NPHET approves easing of almost all restrictions

NPHET has approved the easing of almost all Covid-19 restrictions with Cabinet Ministers meeting later to agree a timeline. It’s expected the hospitality sector, including nightclubs, will return to normal opening hours over the coming days. Relief and jubilation among Cabinet Ministers last night as the NPHET letter arrived, with one saying it felt like …

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Leaving, Cert, Results

‘Really positive discussion’ on this years Leaving Cert

The Irish Second Level Students Union is describing a meeting with the Education Minister as a ‘really positive discussion.’ Norma Foley met stakeholders last night, on planning the format for this year’s Leaving Cert – no decision was made, with further talks in the coming days. The Irish Second Level Students Union is calling for …

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Failings in regulation led to Mica disaster, Dail hears

The Dail has been told that failings in the regulation of the construction sector led to the Mica disaster in Donegal and elsewhere, and also the the Pyrite crisis in the east of the country. Deputy Padraig MacLochlainn was speaking during a debate on the proposed Regulation of Providers of Building Works Bill. Deputy MacLochlainn …

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People further encouraged to take part in new strategy

  People are being further encouraged to take part in the first ever Outdoor Recreation Strategy for Donegal. The Strategy launched this week aims to gather the public views by a series of online consultation workshops. It’ll examine how outdoor recreation can be sustainably developed and managed over the next 5 years, while preserving the …

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54 people awaiting admission to LUH

There were 54 people awaiting admission to Letterkenny University Hospital this morning according to the INMO. It’s the second most overcrowded hospital in Ireland today. 21 people were on trolleys in its Emergency Department while a further 33 were waiting on wards.

Serious concern over upcoming vacancy at LUH Breast Clinic

Saolta is under pressure to find an urgent solution to fill an upcoming vacancy in at the Breast Clinic at Letterkenny University Hospital. Serious concern has been raised that when the current consultant radiologist retires in the coming weeks, some of the services at the clinic could be moved to Galway. It’s understood that a …

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