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Domestic abuse victims across Northern Ireland are calling for tougher sanctions against those convicted of violence against women. Almost 30 people have been killed since 2020 in the North – one of the worst rates in Europe. Several of those deaths have been in Derry and the North West. Abigail Lyle’s ex-partner Jonathan Creswell was

A local councilor says the process through which potential independent presidential candidates go through to get their name on the ballot is unfair. The prospective candidates must garner the support of four local authorities based on a majority vote, which is difficult to achieve when parties have their own candidates in the race. Cllr Martin

  SIPTU is urging Agriculture Minister Martin Heydon to intervene in the situation surrounding the proposed closure of the ISPCA’s rehabilitation centre in Ballyare, County Donegal. The union has been involved in discussions with the association about its plans ahead of a forthcoming merger between the ISPCA and DSPCA.   However, organiser, Peter O’Brien, says

The Finance Minister insists there will be no once-off payments in the budget. Previous budgets included lump-sum payments for child benefit, as well as energy credits for all households. In March, wholesale electricity prices were still 52 percent higher than the same time last year, according to the CSO. Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe, says the

The Children’s Ombudsman is expressing shock a child who was known to Tusla could have disappeared four years ago. The young boy is now feared dead. Niall Muldoon says he’s extremely concerned that the only response from the Government and Tusla so far to the case has been to refer it to the National Review

The ASTI is calling on the Education and Public Expenditure Ministers to take immediate action to end the ongoing strike by secretaries and caretakers. The strike, which has caused significant disruption in schools, is centred around access to public service pensions and other entitlements. Over 115 teachers in Donegal are involved in action at almost

The Minister for Health says she won’t give a date “that moves the dial” for the builders of the National Children’s Hospital. It’s reported the completion date has been pushed to the end of November, despite previous commitments to finish the job this month. It would be the 15th time the €2.2 billion project has

Concerns have been raised for a man who was reported as missing yesterday. 48-year-old Matthew Melaugh, from Clondalkin, Dublin 22, was last seen at approximately 5 o’clock yesterday evening. He is known to frequent Lifford. Matthew is described as being approximately 5’9 in height with a stocky build, grey hair, and blue eyes. When last

iCARE in Inishowen is to receive an additional €200,000 per year from the HSE and the Department of Children, Disability and Equality. iCARE was founded by families in the area to support children and young people in the locality with autism. The group now says the extra funding will increase and stabilise its workforce, expand

Over 400 travel content creators will gather in Letterkenny next week for the annual TBEX Europe conference, which will be held at the Donegal ATU campus in Letterkenny. The event takes place from Tuesday to Friday, with the first two of the four days being spent by delegates on familiarisation trips across Donegal. The two

Health Minister Jennifer Carroll McNeill and her Northern Counterpart Mike Nesbitt have both written to Donegal County Council to reqaffirm their commitment to cross border cooperation. At the council’s July meeting, Cllr Albert Doherty moved a motion calling for all island cooperation and planning of public health services, saying he believes that is the key

The Mayor of Letterkenny Milford Municipal District has tabled questions for a meeting next week regarding why Donegal County Council proceeded with the removal of an oak tree from the Ballyraine area of Letterkenny at a time when discussions with the local community were continuing. Donegal County Council say the decision to remove a 90

Tasers for frontline Gardaí are being considered by management. Right now, just the Armed Support Unit and Emergency Response Unit carry the weapons. There have been mixed views towards their introduction. But retired Sergeant, Christy Galligan says they’re needed for public safety……………

It’s understood the Irish and UK Governments are “close” to a fresh agreement on dealing with the Troubles legacy issues. The British Labour Party has promised to “repeal and replace” the controversial Legacy Act brought in by the previous Tory Government, which offered conditional amnesties and introduced a ban on Troubles-era inquests. In April, it

Two sixth-class students at Scoil Eoin Baiste, Carrigart, have highlighted the importance of their caretaker and secretary to their everyday lives at school. It comes as Sharon and John J McGettigan, who work there, enter their fifth day on the picket line. Their union says there’s been ‘radio-silence’ from the Government regarding a solution for

The issue causing water delays at Lettermacaward Water Treatment Plant has been resolved. Those in Dungloe, Meenacross, Derrydruel, Doochary, Dooey, Maghery, Lettermacaward, and surrounding areas were initially informed that it may have been a number of days before supplies could be restored. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher has been working closely with Uisce Eireann on