It’s hoped that new safety measures in Carrigart will curtail the speed of motorists coming into the busy village. A number of speed limit repeaters have been put in place over the last couple of days while a traffic speed survey has also been installed. Residents and business owners had been raising awareness around road …
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Just over 25,000 Covid-19 boosters were administered here in the past week. Latest figures show 2.6 million have so far been administered, covering almost 60 percent of the eligible population – but estimates suggest as many as half a million eligible people are yet to receive their booster shot. Booster appointments are continuing this weekend, …
As many as 500,000 people can still receive a booster – HSE Read More »
The Taoiseach says trust in politics has been damaged by the DUP’s actions over the Northern Ireland Protocol. He also claimed that no one party should have a veto when it comes to the shutting down of the Executive. Earlier this week, Paul Givan stepped down as first minister, while DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has …
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The Government has published Town Centre First – a new policy that aims to tackle vacancy, combat dereliction and breathe new life into town centres across Donegal. The policy contains 33 unique actions with a view towards giving towns the tools and resources they need to become more viable and attractive places in which to …
The Housing Minister has given the go-ahead to defer the revaluation of Donegal County Council’s rateable properties in until 2023. Other deferrals include Clare, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, Galway, Kerry and Mayo County Councils. New valuations arising from the revaluation of these local authorities will now be finalised in October 2023 and become effective for rates purposes …
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Libraries throughout Donegal are taking part in “Ireland Reads”, a campaign to get the whole country reading this month in the lead up to a national day of reading on Friday February 25th. Libraries have teamed up with publishers, booksellers, authors and others for the campaign, an element of the government’s Healthy Ireland programme …
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The High Court in Belfast has suspended an order stopping checks on goods coming from Britain into Northern Ireland. DUP Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots had made the order before the resignation of Paul Givan put Stormont on the brink of collapse. However, a court has now ruled that order should be suspended pending a full …
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12,336 new cases of Covid 19 have been confirmed this afternoon in the Republic, 6,697 through PCR tests and 5,639 more through positive antigen tests registered through the HSE portal. North of the border, 3,833 new cases of Covid 19 were reported this afternoon, with one extra Covid related death.
Taxi drivers can claim up to 25-thousand euro to switch to electric cars. The Minister for Transport has re-opened the electric vehicle taxi scheme, to encourage drivers to make the switch. Eamonn Ryan announced the Department of Transport has allocated 15-million-euro to the grant. Cab drivers will be further incentivised by annual toll refunds, a …
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The government is preparing to introduce further measures to tackle the rising cost of living. A cut in car tax, doubling next month’s 100 euro energy credit, and extending the fuel allowance season, are being considered. Reducing emergency department charges and prescription fees are also among options being looked at by senior ministers.
A third man has been arrested following extensive searches conducted in Strabane and Sion Mills yesterday by detectives investigating a paramilitary-style attack in 2019 and criminality linked to violent dissident republican activity. Two men arrested yesterday both aged 34, remain in custody at this time. A third man, aged 52, was arrested last night in …
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A major public consultation is underway with a view to establishing a solar power renewable energy facility in Gaoth Dobhair. The project being developed by Údarás na Gaeltachta in conjuction with community development committees and organisations aims to lower the carbon footprint of Gaoth Dobhair Business Park while ensuring the park is self-sustainable and energy …
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Clarity is being sought on a timeframe for when schools in Donegal may be allocated DEIS status. A number of schools in the county lost their DEIS status in 2017 as part of a review. Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty believes these schools should be included in the newly widened scheme. However, when questioned on the …
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€9 million is to be invested in Killybegs harbour this year, with €5.5m set aside for the Smooth Point pier extension. Agriculture and Marine Minister Charlie McConalogue says the allocation is part of a €35m programme for capital projects in Ireland’s six state-owned Fishery Harbour Centres this year. He says the government is committed to …
A Donegal TD says the HSE must move to address delays in securing vital eye appointments. Deputy Thomas Pringle says figures he’s received show that 45 per cent of people waiting for ophthalmology treatment in Donegal and the surrounding region had been waiting for more than a year. As of November, there were almost 4,800 …
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Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue says the resignation of the North’s First Minister coupled with the decision to suspend checks on goods arriving into the North through ports from Britain is ‘unhelpful’. Paul Givan’s resignation resulted in the automatic removal of Deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill from her post also. It comes amid ongoing tensions over …
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The Cathaoirleach of the Letterkenny Milford Municipal believes Golfgate was blown out of proportion. The Golfgate trial ended yesterday with the dismissal of charges against the four men accused of organising the event. The judge said Independent TD Noel Grealish, former Fianna Fáil Senator Donie Cassidy and two hoteliers fully complied with regulations. The charges …
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