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Letterkenny General’s budget boost, Sligo General’s cut

Letterkenny General Hospital has seen its budget for 2010 increased by the HSE. The Health Service Executive employs a system called “casemix” that penalises inefficient hospitals and redirects the money to more efficient ones. The HSE has confirmed that overall nearly €14 million is being taken from 18 inefficient hospitals and redistributed among 21 efficient

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Proposed Aer Arran / Aer Lingus alliance could benefit Donegal Airport

There are indications that a formal link between Aer Lingus and Aer Arann would facilitate passengers from Donegal who want to make connecting flights in Dublin. Two airlines are in talks about a ‘commercial alliance’ to operate joint flights, with the proposal expected to be discussed at an Aer Lingus board meeting on Friday. The

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Council says progress is being made in returing water supplies to normality

While many areas in the north of the county have serious disruption to their water supply the council says that some progress is being made. Demand for water remains above normal due substantially to taps being left running and also consistent incidents of leakage and bursts. Some areas particularly Lifford and Alt continue to have

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Rally dispute resolved

The bitter dispute which threatened the future of 2010 motorsport calendar has been resolved. It follows a meeting in Portlaoise last night between Motorsport Ireland Rallies Committee and the Motorsport Commission. The dispute resulted from anger about the actions of an official at the Donegal Rally in June and evolved to include dissatisfaction with current

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Derry shooting condemned

Police in Derry are investigating a shooting in the city last night. A man in his 30’s was shot in the leg after being chased by three men in the Glenvista Road area at around 8 o’clock. Police are appealing for witnesses. Councillor Maeve McLaughlin has condemned those responsible for last night’s shooting – she

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Hundreds remain without water

Hundreds of residential and business premises across Donegal are still without water today. Recent cold weather has burst a number of pipes in supply lines with over a hundred water services staff actively engaged in trying to maintain and restore water supply. Donegal County Council shut reservoirs across the county last night to allow supplies

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Council promises improved answering service on emergency water line

As problems with water supplies continue across Donegal, householders and keyholders are again being urged to check unoccupied houses and premises for burst pipes, and report any leaks to Donegal County Council immediately. Overnight, Donegal County Council shut down reservoirs across the county on a phased basis to allow supplies build up again. However, indications

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Council announces planned reservoir shutdowns as water problems persist

As problems with water supplies are reported around the Donegal, householders and keyholders are being urged to check unoccupied houses and premises for burst pipes and if necessary, shut off and drain the water system. The plan now is to shut down reservoirs on a phased basis throughout the night to allow supplies build up

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