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Government reverses decision to halve spending on alarms for older people

The Government has reversed the controversial decision to halve spending this year on personal security alarms for older people. This decision contradicts last week’s statement by the Department of the Environment. The previous statement said that eligibility for the Seniors Alarm Scheme was being restricted to older people living alone. Donegal North East Deputy Padraig

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Marine Minister will not attend Bruckless drowning commemoration

Marine Minister Simon Coveney has turned down an invitation to attend the anniversary service of what is believed to be Ireland’s worst-ever fishing disaster Commemoration organisers said he told them last week that his schedule under Ireland’s presidency of the EU won’t permit him spare time to attend the 200th anniversary of the Bruckless Bay

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Man appears in court in connection to Donegal child rape charges

A Co Tyrone lorry driver wanted in Donegal over sexual assault allegations has appeared in court after being detained on a European arrest warrant. Roy David Cochrane is facing extradition proceedings in connection with claims that he attacked a girl. The 42-year-old, of Loughmuck Road, Omagh, denies the charges and was granted bail to appear

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“Don’t be bullied into accepting Revenue’s property valuations” – Cutliffe

A senior Labour party member in Donegal has accused the Revenue Commissioners of trying to bully the public into accepting their estimated value of homes and the amount of property tax that’s due. The Revenue Commissioners are to send letters to homeowners in March with a valuation and anyone who then doesn’t provide their own

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Neighbourhood Watch scheme in response to Kilmacrenan/Termon robberies

A Neighbourhood Watch scheme is being established in the Kilmacrenan / Termon area. It follows a spate of robberies before Christmas. Local Councillor Michael McBride is helping set up the scheme – he says a meeting will takes place this Wednesday evening in the Thatched Cottage in Kilmacrenan at 7.30pm to progress the plans:

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