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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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, …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 »
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