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Councillor calls on Phil Hogan to resign if Household Charge figures are skewed

A Donegal County Councillor has claimed that the body responsible for the Household Charge is purposely presented the compliance rate  inaccurately. Independent John Campbell says the figures which Council officials are now using over estimate registration by as much as 20%. He believes that upwards of 59% of people in Donegal have yet to pay

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New CS Lewis letters describe Donegal landscape as having a “sinister character”

Newly discovered un-published letters from the world famous writer CS Lewis have recounted his visits to Donegal and in which he describes the South of the County of having a “sinister character” The Belfast writer was referring to the scenery of the county he observed between 1944 and 1968 – he described north Donegal as

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Mc Hugh seeks meeting between Oireachtas members and LGH management

Donegal North East Deputy Joe Mc Hugh hass written to the manager of Letterkenny General Hospital seeking a meeting with all Oireachtas members to discuss the future of the Gynaecology Ward at the hospital. Yesterday, Manager Sean Murphy confirmed to Highland Radio News that a restructuring of Gynacology services is being considered as part of

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Inishowen councillor concerned after armed robber gets probation act

A Councillor has described as “outrageous” the fact that a man convicted of attempted armed robbery in Donegal escaped with the Probation Act. Councillor Rena Donaghey was speaking after the man appeared in Court last week – he had been arrested following an attempted robbery of shop in Muff. Both the shop assistant and the

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New consultant hematologist to be appointed at LGH “within weeks”

A Letterkenny Councillor says he’s been assured by management at Letterkenny General Hospital that a consultant haematologist will be appointed to the hospital in a matter of weeks. Cllr Tadhg Culbert and Cllr Ciaran Brogan both met with Hospital Manager Sean Murphy last week for a progress report. They also urged him to examine the

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Investigations into death of showjumper in Eglinton

Politicians from all parties are expressing sympathy with the family of a 13-year-old girl following a horse-riding accident in Eglinton. Hannah Jessica Wiley from Artigatvan was taking part in a showjumping event at Eglinton Equestrian Centre when the accident happened on Friday evening. The incident was referred to the Northern Ireland Health and Safety Executive,

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Donegal Garda Station closed in 2012 recorded 60% jump in crime in 2011

New figures for 2011 show that Lettekenny Garda station dealt with the equivalent of almost 6 criminal offences everyday last year. According to the CSO, Letterkenny was by far the busiest station in the county dealing with just over 2000 criminal offences – Buncrana dealt with 505 offences last year, while Ballybofey dealt with 433.

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Donegal Fianna Fail Councillor applies for government seat with Udarus

A Donegal County Councillor is looking for a seat on the new board of Udarus NaGaeltachta having applied for a position via a government jobs website. Councillor David Alcorn is a member of the current elected board which is being replaced by a board appointed by the government. Having already served over two decades, Councillor

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Closing date for expressions of interest in joining Udaras board

The Gaeltacht Minister is urging people interested in being appointed to the board of Údarás na Gaeltachta to express that interest before tomorrow evenings deadline. Elections to the board have been scrapped – the government will now appoint seven members from the applications which have been received. The Chairperson will also be appointed by government.

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Donegal Deputy calls for extra third level places for students

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Education and Skills Charlie McConalogue has called on the Government to ensure there is sufficient third level places for Leaving Cert students. The Donegal Deputy has expressed concern that a potential significant increase in points across a number of courses, particularly such as science and technology , will increased competition for

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