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Uisce Éireann is not ruling out restrictions on water supplies in Ramelton, Milford, and Kerrykeel as it reiterates it’s appeal to customers to conserve water as much as possible. The utility says recent dry weather conditions in these areas have resulted in record low water levels in the area’s water source. North West Regional Operations […]

A Donegal TD says there should be surgical hubs in both Letterkenny and Sligo. So far, six hubs have been announced, all of them south of the Dublin – Galway line. Now, a hub is to be developed in the North West, but in Sligo rather than Letterkenny. On today’s Nine til Noon Show, Deputy

Outsourcing public health care to private companies devalues workers and undermines patient care. The SIPTU trade union says the practice is the biggest threat facing workers and patients within the public health service. The union says private contractors cut costs wherever they can, usually at the worker’s expense. Up to now, outsourcing has not been

CSO figures are showing inflation is on the rise for the first time since last July. Prices have risen by 2 per cent in the year to March with increases in food and drink prices driving the rise. Inflations’ up from a rate of 1 point 8 per cent in the 12 months to February.

There must be clarity on if there is going to be a cost per unit to Donegal County Council to remediate social houses affected by defective concrete under the long awaited redress scheme. There are 1800 homes estimated so far that are affected by the crisis. Cllr Gerry McMonagle says that this scheme must cover

Donegal County Council is being urged to seek a meeting with the new Transport Minister to discuss ongoing infrastructure projects in the county. Councillor Ciaran Brogan believes with works at an advanced stage for a number of major projects, a visit to the county by Minister Darragh O’Brien is warranted. He says traffic management in

The Dail has been told it’s unacceptable that development is being stymied in parts of North Inishowen because of inadequate water supplies, even though one of the biggest water supply projects in the county is just a few kilometres down the road. Speaking during a debate on Uisce Eireann, Deputy Padraig MacLochlainn told the Dail

A wildfire which broke out in the Ballybofey area earlier today has been brought under control. It was feared the blaze which started in Corraffrin could have quickly spread to nearby properties, fields and other vegetation as well as a local forestry due to the current spell of dry weather. Councillor Patrick McGowan has praised

The Chairperson of Donegal County Council’s Defective Block Committee says he is sceptical that any legislation to progress the delivery of a defective block scheme for social housing will be passed through the Dáil before the summer recess. Councillor Martin McDermott says the delay in setting up Oireachtas committees due to the speaking rights row,

The Education Minister says she will do everything possible to ensure the 10 pupils of Little Angels School in Letterkenny who it’s feared will be without a school place in September are accommodated. Minister Helen McEntee was responding to Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty who described the pupils’ mothers having to protest outside the Dail last

An Ulster University Professor who’s been involved in research into defective concrete and its effects says a public seminar in An Grianan Hotel on Saturday will give them a chance to present crucial research in public for the first time. The National Standards Authority of Ireland has begun a consultation on replacement draft IS465 standards

Donegal County Council is being urged to carry out repair works on Main Street, Ballybofey. It’s understood that at least four people have tripped and fallen as a result of the uneven footpaths there. Cllr Gary Doherty raised the issue in a recent Lifford-Stranorlar MD meeting. He says that the loose paving poses a particular

The Taoiseach is being urged to intervene in the long running disagreement between the Garda Commissioner and the Garda Representative Association. The GRA isn’t inviting Drew Harris to its annual conference for the second year in a row. As a result the Justice Minister will also not attend. Former Sergeant Christy Galligan says this has

Today looks set to be the hottest day of the year in some parts of the country with temperatures warmer than Ibiza. Highs of 21 degrees can be expected as the warm spell continues with the West set for a scorcher in the spring sunshine. Alan O’Reilly from Carlow weather is advising sun worshipers to

Donegal Councillor Frank McBrearty is seeking a report on defective block affected social homes in the Lifford Stranorlar Municipal District, with an emphasis on a number of houses in the St Johnston area. At an MD meeting this week, he asked why are councillors not being given the test results on houses in council ownership

People are nervous at the prospect of homes being built in parts of Letterkenny, because they don’t trust the water network. That was the stark warning from Cllr Donal Mandy Kelly this week at a meeting of Letterkenny Milford Municipal District. He said his experience has been that there are bi-annual meetings during which issues

The Cathaoirleach of Letterkenny Milford Municipal District says he believes a new superintendent will soon be appointed to Letterkenny. Cllr Gerry McMonagle, the last chair of the now defunct Joint Policing Committee said he’s been told an appointment is imminent, something he believes is necessary. Cllr McMonagle made his comment while moving a proposal that

Long-awaited resurfacing works are set to be carried out on the Cockhill Road in Buncrana. Works were delayed as the road was at risk of subsiding following sewage upgrade works. Donegal County Council has confirmed that the works will be carried out over Easter to minimise disruption for school traffic. Cllr Fionán Bradley says those

The father of four girls who were severely impacted in the Creeslough explosion says his family has been left high and dry in the aftermath of the tragedy. Paddy’s four daughters were in the shop at the time, three of them were trapped in the rubble for a time, but all three were rescued. Yesterday,

The ongoing spell of favourable weather is exacerbating existing water supply problems in West Donegal. Councillor Michael McClafferty has highlighted the increasing pressure on farmers to provide water for their livestock and is advocating for the immediate deployment of water tankers to the affected areas. He noted that several communities are currently experiencing disruptions to

It’s National Slow Down Day. It’s the second 24 hour enforcement operation so far this year. Today the focus is not only on speed – but also on having a conversation about the country’s driver behaviour. Sarah O’Connor from the Road Safety Authority says they want people to slow down, think and talk:

Donegal County Council has been asked to meet with the families bereaved in the Creeslough tragedy after it emerged this week that the council made a submission to An Bord Pleanala supporting the redevelopment of the site. Cllr Thomas Sean Devine described it as a slap in the face to the families, suggesting that a