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As Donegal County Council members absorb the latest update on the Ten-T project, officials say the plan is to have construction complete by 2032, with any problems addressed and the scheme fully closed out the following year. Damien McDermott is a Senior Engineer with the National Roads Office in Donegal. On today’s Nine til Noon […]

  A leading fishing industry spokesperson is calling for an in-depth investigation into how state agencies treat and approach the sector. It’s after a Killybegs-based fish exporter was found not guilty on two charges relating to the alleged failure to ensure the accuracy of equipment used for the weighing of fish. After a three-day trial

It’s emerged that Letterkenny could have a new bridge and the Twin Towns could finally secure a by-pass within seven years. Members of Donegal County Council have received an update on the Ten-T road project, a three stage plan that would see the biggest investment in Donegal’s Road network for decades. The meeting was told

The founder of Focus Ireland, Sr Stan, has died at the age of 86. Sr Stanislaus Kennedy passed away earlier this morning in Dublin. The Kerry native set up the homeless charity 40 years ago. She spoke previously about how she felt the Catholic Church has lost its way…………  

The Government will consider the possibility of charging asylum seekers for accommodation in IPAS centers when it meets today. Asylum Seekers who are working here will have to pay between 15 and 238 Euro a week for their accommodation under the proposals. The Cabinet sub-committee on migration will meet to discuss a number of measures

Homeowners have until this Saturday to submit updated valuations for the next Local Property Tax cycle. The new four-year period begins in 2026, with valuations determining how much tax will be paid until 2030. Revenue says it’s still waiting on returns from nearly three-quarters of homeowners. Donegal TD and Sinn Féin Finance Spokesperson Pearse Doherty

A campaign group set up after a major recheck of smear test results in the Southern Health Trust Area, say they’ll take their quest for a statutory public inquiry to the UK Government if necessary. It comes ahead of an Assembly motion later today to be moved by the Alliance Party, and the publication of

An Inishowen Councillor believes a development plan for Buncrana will be a “game changer”. The plan has been drawn up, following surveys conducted with the people of Buncrana by the Town Team. The draft will be used to consult relevant stakeholders in driving investment in the town. Cllr Fionán Bradley says the people of Buncrana

A security review of all IPAS centres has been announced by the Minister of State with special responsibility for migration. It follows an arson attack at an IPAS centre in Louth, which has left 28 people homeless. Gardaí have confirmed that a fire at the property in Drogheda on Halloween night was started deliberately, after

The Government must set a deadline of ending long-term family homelessness. Focus Ireland is making the demand, with a record 16,614 people homeless in September. Spokesperson Roughan MacNamara says the thousands of children in homelessness must be helped:

The Irish Heart Foundation has welcomed an increase in price for e-cigarettes, which came into effect today. The group say it’s a vital measure to tackle Ireland’s explosion of youth vaping. Almost a third of teenagers have used vapes according to the organisation, with the most common age estimated to be at 14 to 15

Cllr Joy Beard has again questioned why Donegal County Council is not seeking funding to provide modular homes, particularly for social housing tenants who need to move out of defective concrete homes. Cllr Beard told a special Donegal County Council meeting that while other counties are using modular homes to address their social housing needs,

A resident in East Donegal has put forward a reward in a bid to bring an end to anti-social behaviour in the Killgordan area on Halloween night. Last year, a fire was started by a group of youths, believed to not be from the local area, on Dromore Bridge between Killygordon and Crossroads, while in

  Donegal County Council has voted to build a new fire station to serve both Ballyshannon and Bundoran. It brings to an end a debate for the past 40 years about whether each should retain their own stations, or a single new station should be developed. Today, it was decided that a single two pump

  Emergency services are appealing to the public to take extra precaution during Halloween celebrations. Illegal bonfires and lighting fireworks are being discouraged, to prevent horrific injuries from happening. Unions are also raising concerns for the safety of frontline workers being sent to emergencies. Paramedic Brendan Flynn is a spokesperson for National Ambulance Service members. He

Donegal Senator Niall Blaney believes it’s time Micheal Martin resigned as Fianna Fail leader. Senator Blaney says last weekend’s Presidential election was a wake up call. The party’s candidate, Jim Gavin, dropped out of the race after it emerged he owed a former tenant thousands of euro which he has since repaid. A number of

There’s been a major rise in the cost of motor insurance. Premiums went up by 9% last year, according to the Central Bank’s report. The Alliance for Insurance Reform wants more cases settled at the Injuries Resolution Board. Its CEO Brian Hanley says the cost of repairs is driving insurance up:

A Moville councillor says he doesn’t believe the North Inishowen area is getting a fair share of available resources when it comes to street sweeping. A recent meeting of Inishowen Municipal District included a detailed discussion on how resources are allocated, with Cllr Martin Farren there needs to be a review of allocations to areas