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Homeowners affected by defective concrete blocks have written again to the Minister for Housing, raising concerns about delays and poor communication within the Defective Concrete Blocks Appeals Panel. They say the Minister’s previous response focused on the panel’s independence but did not explain why many appeals are taking more than two years, or why applicants

The Junior Sports Minister says Ireland’s Nations League games against Israel in September and October should go ahead – even though he believes Israel is guilty of genocide. Earlier, Taoiseach Michael Martin says there’s no official boycott of the country, and the venue for the away leg is a matter for football authorities. Minister Charlie

Emerging research is highlighting the mental health impact of the defective concrete crisis on children. A study conducted by Ulster University, currently under peer review, examines the psychological effects on children living in homes affected by crumbling blocks. Deputy Charles Ward notes that preliminary findings from this study appear consistent with earlier research on adults

Donegal County Council is to engage with the Local Link bus service and Fanad Lighthouse to identify and resolve the obstacles which are causing the bus to terminate at a point before the Lighthouse. Officials told an MD meeting this week that discussions with the lighthouse committee last year led to an agreement that the

Donegal County Council is to preserve the canopy at Market Square once upgrade works start there, with a view towards relocating it in the art and performance area of the Town Park. The issue was raised at a Letterkenny Milford Municipal District meeting by Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh, who pointed out that a recent concert in

Strike action planned for tomorrow involving home care assistants in Donegal will not go ahead following talks today. SIPTU members working as Health Care Assistants with the HSE Home Support Service across Donegal, Clare, Limerick, Cork and Kerry engaged in discussions which are due to continue tomorrow. It’s understood the Donegal issues are largely resolved,

Donegal County Council is to hold a workshop to discuss how to progress the application for a foreshore licence to facilitate the installation of pontoons at Meevagh Boatyard as quickly as possible. The issue was raised by Cllr Liam Blaney, who questioned the delay in securing a licence. He said the pontoons have been lying

A Donegal councillor says it is frustrating that securing traffic calming measures in the county is, at times, an impossible task. Cllr Michael McBride was speaking after moving a motion at municipal district level seeking flashing speed signs on both sides of Churchill village. Officials responded that the erection of traffic feedback speed signs would

The Dáil has heard concerns over rising levels in the River Finn, leaving the Finn Valley area vulnerable to flooding. Deputy Charles Ward raised the issue in the chamber yesterday, with particular focus on the Twin Towns. He said flooding has been a recurring problem since the 1960s, yet the Stranorlar–Ballybofey Flood Relief Scheme remains

An Garda Síochána has missed its roads policing recruitment targets for the second consecutive year. In Donegal, only one appointment was made last year to the county’s roads policing units, with the officer assigned to Milford. Nationally, 56 members were appointed to roads policing duties in 2025, despite a requirement for 127 to meet operational

The Government says it is not satisfied with the loss of the afternoon flight between Donegal and Dublin. The Taoiseach said all flights on the route would have ceased if a new contract had not been signed with Emerald Airlines yesterday. Micheál Martin was responding to criticism from Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty, who said the

Donegal Cancer Flights and Services are to present more than 15,000 signatures to the government tomorrow, calling for the Donegal–Dublin airlink to remain unchanged. Concerns have been raised after a draft Public Service Obligation contract, due to be signed by the end of the month, excluded the current midday service. The Transport Minister has confirmed

Sinn Féin has warned that student rents could surge if the government’s proposed rental legislation proceeds. The bill would allow rent to reset to market value when a tenancy ends. Opposition data suggests this could push rents in Donegal up by an average of 19%. Housing spokesperson Eoin O’Broin said students will face increased financial