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The British Government’s confirmed it is proposing a statute of limitations on Troubles-related incidents. Northern Secretary Brandon Lewis has announced a series of measures to deal with the legacy of Northern Ireland’s past. He told the House of Commons in London he understands the approach will be difficult for some people:  

A Donegal councillor and hotel manager says he will not enforce the government’s proposal to prevent unvaccinated adults from dining indoors. Michael Neachtain says it’s an unworkable and discriminatory policy, particularly in this region, as most guests and visitors are from Northern Ireland. Mr Naughton told Greg Hughes on today’s Nine til Noon Show it’s

The country’s surface and ground waters remain under pressure from human activities. The Environmental Protection Agency is warning Ireland’s in danger of losing its excellent coastal water quality, unless urgent action is taken to reduce nitrogen from farms entering water. Of the over 1,800 river bodies inspected, 43 per cent were deemed to be unsatisfactory.

The Cathaoirleach of Glenties Municipal District Councillor Marie Therese Gallagher says it is unacceptable that Wind Energy policies can’t be incorporated into a County Development Plan. As a result, Councillor Marie Therese Gallagher says its very difficult for planning officers to make decisions and it’s also difficult for the community to make comments or raise

Donegal County Council is being urged to provide basic recycling facilities on a 24 hour basis in Carndonagh. At present, the only bring banks are located within the recycling centre which is only open on a limited basis. Cllr Albert Doherty says that must change……….

Sinn Fein is accusing the Government of ‘ramming’ important legislation on indoor dining through the Dail. The new laws will be raised by politicians today with a large portion of the Opposition against it. It’s expected fully vaccinated people, those who have recovered from covid and their children will be allowed eat and drink indoors

Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis will make a statement to the British parliament today dealing with legacy issues from the Troubles. The British Government’s proposal involves a statute of limitations that would end all prosecutions related to the Troubles prior to 1998. The plan, which has been sharply criticised by the The Irish Government, the

A Director of Services with Donegal County Council has acknowledged that dealing with housing issues, and particularly the Mica crisis, is challenging, and at times frustrating. Liam Ward was speaking as the Letterkenny Milford Municipal District considered a number of motions regarding the provision of housing for people whose homes are being demolished or repaired.

A “lack of transparency” in how local authorities are spending funding for Traveller accommodation is being criticised by a new report from the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission. The study says many councils are not counting the number of Traveller households live in the area. Between 2008 and 2018 two-thirds of funding for Traveller-specific

  Donegal Council is to carry out an audit of all fire hydrants in the Letterkenny Milford Municipal District. The issue was raised by Cathaoirleach Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh, who says he’s been contacted by people from a number of estates who were concerned that they didn’t know where hydrants are. He said he’s discussed the

Donegal Deputy Padraig MacLochlainn has criticised the Government in the Dáil today, saying that they are showing “contempt” for opposition parties as regards the rushing through of legislation before the Dáil’s upcoming Summer recess. The Dáil is set to split up for its annual Summer break this Thursday, but Deputy MacLochlainn says that despite opposition

The community in Limavady has been left stunned after a holidaymaker was stabbed to death in a popular tourist spot near the town. The 37-year-old victim was pronounced dead at Swanns Bridge Glamping site near Limavady after police and paramedics attended the scene at around 8.30pm last night . A 53-year-old man, who is also

Gardaí are renewing their appealing for witnesses following a fatal hit and run in Lifford at the weekend. 34-year-old mother of one Laura Connolly died after she was struck by a white van that failed to stop. On todays Nine til Noon show Sargent Eunan Walsh outlined what happened.    

Three Donegal breweries have become involved in a nationwide initiative to promote Irish craft breweries with the launch of a new online Irish beer map. The map, which is being printed by irishbeer.ie, is intended to highlight the number of independent craft breweries throughout the country. There are 60 breweries listed in total, the three

Members of Letterkenny Milford Municipal District will be told today that the airfield on the outskirts of Letterkenny should be developed as a facility for small aircraft, and also as a back up facility for the emergency services. Donegal County Council is being asked to liaise with the owners to see how that can be

A public health expert says the rising number of Covid-19 cases is inevitable because of the delta variant and easing of restrictions. Professor of Infectious Diseases at the UCD School of Medicine, Jack Lambert says the country reopening means the virus can circulate more. 600 cases of Covid-19 were recorded yesterday. Today marks 500 days

Indoor dining is set to return as early as next week after plans were agreed by the Cabinet. Ministers have approved legislation to allow people who are fully vaccinated or who have recovered from Covid to eat indoors. Ministers meet again this morning to discuss what date indoor dining can resume but it will be

A meeting of the Letterkenny Milford Municipal District Council will be told today that the council must expand its housing stock in preparation for the impact of the Mica crisis. Councillor Gerry McMonagle is proposing that the County Council uses Compulsory Purchase Orders on abandoned and derelict houses in the district, in order to house

A virtual cabinet meeting on the legislation allowing access to indoor dining is underway. Ministers are set to sign off on laws that would allow only those with significant immunity to Covid, through vaccination or recovery from the disease, to access indoor dining. There will be a three month limit on the legislation – but

Non-essential international travel reopens one week from today. From today, 1.9 million Digital Covid Certs will be issued to people who have been fully vaccinated. Certs will also be available on request to people who have recently recovered from Covid-19 – but those will be valid for no more than 180 days. An Tánaiste Leo

  The Chief Executive of Údarás na Gaeltachta says the network of digital hubs being developed in the West and North West is proving a major success. Michael O’hEanaigh says they are not only providing vital services and connectivity for entrepreneurs and remote workers, but also for tourists, and in particular, those on staycations. Speaking

Tributes have been paid to the 34 year old mother of one who died in hospital yesterday morning after a hit and run. Laura Connolly, was struck by a white van close to Townparks, Lifford. The van left the scene. A man was arrested yesterday and brought to Letterkenny Garda Station, where he remains in custody.

A Donegal Deputy is calling on the Government and the Department of Education to fast-track the planning and construction process for the proposed new Three Schools Campus in Buncrana. A Compulsory Purchase Order was recently approved for the proposed site of the campus, which will house three schools – Crana College, Colaiste Chinneal Eoin and

An infectious disease consultant says antigen testing will be vital if the health system is to deal with a potential fourth wave of Covid-19. It follows reports the HSE’s planning to use the rapid, but less accurate test for outbreaks, and possibly also for close contacts. It comes as 576 new cases of covid 19

Donegal Action for Cancer Care has been told that the drug Patisiran will be made available to patients with amyloidosis, a condition that is particularly prevalent in the North West. After raising the issue in online meeting with the HSE and Health Minister Stephen Donnelly, DACC were advised by Chief Clinical Officer Colm Henry at

The cabinet will meet today to sign off on new legislation that will pave the way for the reopening of indoor hospitality. Under the proposals, unvaccinated children will be allowed inside pubs and restaurants when they fully reopen. They’ll have to be accompanied by an adult who is either fully vaccinated or has recently recovered

Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle is calling for steps to ensure that communities are consulted on windfarms and other projects In the Dail, Deputy Pringle raised the prospect of another windfarm development close to the Gweebarra, and said that and other communities should be properly involved in the planning process. Responding, Minister Eamon Ryan said Eirgrid