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Assaults on LGBT community must be challenged – Meehan

  There’s concern that some members of the LGBT community in the North West may now feel that they have lost their sense of security following the two Sligo murders. Declan Meehan, Manager of the Milford District resource centre says some media outlets are avoiding the narrative that there may be a homophobic motive behind […]

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Preparatory work underway for improvements to island roads

    Preparatory work is underway for improvements to non-county island roads for this year. Tenders have been issued and are expected back in the coming weeks. The condition of non-county roads on Donegal’s Offshore Islands has been the focus of attention for a number of years now. With support and collaboration between the Island

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HSE recorded over 2,000 data-protection breaches last year

  The HSE recorded over 2,000 data-protection breaches last year. They include patients’ files going missing, or being sent to the wrong service-users or GPs. There were over 1,000 data-breaches relating to the Digital Covid Cert – with people getting them by mistake. Solicitor Jason O’Sullivan says many data-breaches are down to human error.

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Meeting held over Killybegs fish weighing debacle

  The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority has met with the Irish Fish Processors and Exporters Association as part of an ongoing dialogue relating to the EU Commission approved interim Fisheries Control Plan. The SFPA has confirmed that the meeting discussed a number of items, including the two options for conducting weighing before transport currently available in

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Gardaí continue to investigate fatal house fire

Gardaí are continuing to investigate all the circumstances surrounding a fatal house fire that occurred on Tuesday in the Doochary area. The fire was extinguished by Emergency Services at approximately 4.40pm. The body of a woman aged in her 80’s, was discovered deceased inside the premises. The results of the post-mortem examination will determine the

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Sligo murders: Gardai examining online dating history of suspect

  Gardai investigating the murders of Michael Snee and Aidan Moffitt in Sligo town this week are believed to be examining the online dating history of a suspect in custody. A man in his 20s was arrested yesterday morning on suspicion of murder Although two separate murder investigations are underway, one line of inquiry is

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ASTI may refuse to negotiate over Leaving Cert reform plans

  The Association of Secondary Teachers in Ireland may refuse to negotiate with the Education Minister on plans to reform the leaving cert. Norma Foley unveiled proposals last month which would see teachers conducting in-school assessments which would account for up to 40% of the marks in some subjects. However the Irish Independent reports that

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Donegal Tweed set to benefit from increased EU protection

  It’s been announced that Donegal tweed will be one of a number of indigenous European craft products set to be protected under new laws proposed by the European Commission. The new regulations will aim to protect the intellectual property of these crafts, for products that rely on authentic traditional practices to be produced. Spokesperson

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Calls for dedicated staff to help people with Mica applications

There are further calls for dedicated staff at Donegal County Council offices to help people with applications for the Mica Redress Scheme. Inishowen has been deemed as the epicentre of the ongoing crisis and its thought that the focus should be housing the staff in the Carndonagh and Buncrana offices. Cllr Renda Donaghey says there’s

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Dublin Airport urge passengers not to arrive excessively early for flights

Dublin Airport is urging passengers not to arrive excessively early for their flights as the busy Easter period kicks in. Half a million people are set to travel in and out of the airport between now and Monday as the airport continues to deal with staff shortages. Passengers are advised to arrive up to three

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Calls for more action to attract visitors to South Inishowen.

  More work needs to be done to attract visitors to South Inishowen. That’s according to Councillor Paul Canning who says there are missed opportunities in terms of attracting tourists to the South of the peninsula and benefiting economically from such. He says while positive strides have been made in promoting Inishowen, the offering outside

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New extension a step closer for St Eunan’s NS, Raphoe

St Eunan’s National School, Raphoe has been given the green light for a new extension. The project has received approval to proceed to construction under the Additional School Accommodation Scheme. The project will consist of one classroom, two SET rooms and toilets. In a statement, Minister Charlie McConalogue said this progress is positive news for

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