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SF say Tanaiste’s position has been ‘fatally undermined’ by Zappone event

The Tanaiste’s position has been ‘fatally undermined’ by the Merrion Hotel controversy, according to Sinn Fein. Leo Varadkar yesterday said he regrets going to Katherine Zappone’s event in the Dublin venue, but denies it broke regulations. Failte Ireland has updated its guidelines to say 200 people can go to an outdoor party, after clarification from

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CMO encouraging people to avail of walk-in Covid vaccination centres

The chief medical officer is strongly encouraging people to attend walk-in Covid vaccination centres this weekend. Over 40 are operating across the country today and tomorrow, and all except one are for first doses only. The Letterkenny Vaccination Centre will operate as a walk-in facility tomorrow from 8:30am to 4:30pm. At least 30,000 people went

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Government must listen to people who need housing support – Cllr Mac Giolla Easbuig

The Department of Housing has stopped short of committing to a widening of the income thresholds or inclusion on social housing lists, as sought in a motion passed by the Glenties Municipal District. Responding to the motion, Minister Darragh O’Brien’s private secretary said supports should be directed to those most in need, and while a

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101 community organisations in Donegal to get CEP funding

101 community organisations in Donegal will share almost €160,000 which has been allocated to the county under the Community Enhancement Programme. Minister Heather Humphreys says the key theme of this year’s programme was supporting groups as they re-open facilities which have been closed due to COVID-19. These include community centres, men’s and women’s sheds, parish

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DCC, HSE and Gardai urge caution when meeting other this weekend

Donegal County Council, Gardai and the HSE are urging people to socialise responsibly this weekend. In a joint social media post under the banner “It’s time to reconnect safely”, they urge people to be cautious with gatherings, particularly if there are unvaccinated persons present. Meanwhile, An immunology expert says vaccine passports should be used to

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More cross border collaboration needed on travel restrictions – Judge

A judge at Derry Magistrates Court has said there should be more co-ordination between North and South on travel restrictions. He was speaking he remanded a Derry man who refused to quarantine after returning through Dublin from Turkey in custody. The man’s solicitor said his client suffered from anxiety and depression, and it was a

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Over €500,000 announced for Donegal sporting clubs and groups

€510,000 in funding has been announced in equipment grants for Donegal sporting clubs and groups. The funding has been allocated under the latest round of the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme. In welcoming the allocation, Minister Charlie McConalogue says the funding will support Donegal organisations to increase participation and to help mould future sporting heroes.

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Redrafted Failte Ireland guidelines for outdoor hospitality revealed

Live music is now allowed outdoors in pubs, restaurants and hotels under redrafted Fáilte Ireland guidelines. Multiple tables can also be booked for outdoor events that can accommodate up to 200 people. Drafted in the wake of the controversy over the Tánaiste’s attendance at a party for 50 people at the Merrion Hotel organised by

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Donegal County Council adopts Tobacco Free Campus Policy

Donegal County Council has adopted a Tobacco Free Campus Policy. The initiative aims to promote the de-normalisation of smoking, vaping and tobacco use throughout all Council buildings and facilities. Donegal County Council’s Tobacco Free Campus Policy will be effective from September 30th. As a precursor to the launch of Donegal’s ‘Not Around Us’ Campaign, the

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More emphasis on ventilation when schools reopen – TUI

The Assistant General Secretary of the TUI says there will be more emphasis on ventilation when schools reopen in the coming weeks. It’s been confirmed that CO2 monitors will be distributed to schools and where necessary, air quality cleaners will be issued to improve ventilation and prevent the spread of Covid-19. Measures including; social distancing,

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HSE expects 12-15 year olds to be fully vaccinated by September

The HSE CEO expects all 12-15 year olds who put themselves forward for a Covid-19 vaccine to be fully vaccinated by the end of September. The portal opens for the age group next Thursday with a parent or guardian’s permission. The National Immunisation Advisory Committee has advised the age group be allowed a Pfizer or

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All maternity hospitals are to receive new guidance from the HSE today – urging them to further ease restrictions. It will allow partners to attend 12-week scans and C-sections. The HSE says all hospitals are compliant with current guidelines, which includes access to 20-week anomaly scans. But Social Democrats co-leader, Roisin Shortall, says the latest

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Boyce finishes tenth in 50K Race Walk at Olympics

Donegal’s Brendan Boyce  finished 10th in the 50k Race Walk at the Olympics, in a time of 3:53:40, less than three minutes outside the medals. His Team Ireland teammate Alex Wright also impressed in 29th, his highest finish ever at a global championship, in a Season’s Best time of 4:06:20. Highland’s Athletic’s correspondent Patsy McGonagle

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Cabinet Covid Sub-Committee to discuss rising covid cases and hospital figures

The Cabinet Sub Committee on Covid will meet today to discuss rising case numbers and hospital figures. It comes as 1,491 new cases have been confirmed, the second highest number in over six months. Latest figures show 193 people with the virus are being treated in hospital, including 28 in intensive care. There are 6

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Walk-in Vaccination Clinic confirmed for Sunday in Letterkenny

Saolta has confirmed the Letterkenny Vaccination Centre will operate as a walk-in facility on Sunday. Anyone aged 16 and older who hasn’t yet received their first dose vaccine can go to centre without an appointment, with forst doses or the Pfizer vaccine being offered. Saolta ran a number of walk-in vaccination clinics throughout the West

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Donegal holiday camp manager hits out at non-residents dumping on their site

A Donegal holiday camp manager has hit out at the dumping of house hold waste at their site. In July 2019, Wild Atlantic Camp first highlighted continual illegal dumping on their Glamping site by non-residents. Manager of the facility, in Creeslough Diane Black says CCTV footage is being monitored. She told Greg Hughes that when

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Department of Housing meeting positive – Defective Blocks Working Group

Members of the Defective Blocks Working Group met with the Department of Housing yesterday for the first time. It coincided with a gathering of affected homeowners in Buncrana yesterday afternoon demonstrating for 100% redress. The working group’s meetings concluded last week however, the Government has agreed that the group be offered the expertise needed to

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