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Minister urged to help fill LKG haematologist vacancy

There are calls for high level intervention to source a consultant haematologist for Letterkenny General Hospital. The hospital has been without haematology services since the departure of the previous consultant at the end of December. Haematology services are vital for the diagnosis and treatment of  blood related illnesses including leukaemia and while this position is

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School openings- Thursday am update

This is an archived page- for latest news please see our homepage Highland Radio has been formally notified of the following… THURSDAY OPENING NATIONAL SCHOOLS Cranford National School Dooish National School Donoughmore National School Liscooly Drumoghill National School Educate Together N.S. Letterkenny Gleneely National School, Killygordan Glencovett National School, Ballybofey Illies national school Buncrana The

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Minister urges parent to register children for ‘free’ childcare

Parents of eligible children and service providers in Donegal are being urged to register for the government new free preschool year programme if they haven’t already done so. The scheme replaces the early childcare supplement which saw parents paid one thousand euro directly – it was scrapped in the last budget. Children born between the

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Other closures

OTHER CLOSURES Raphoe Community Playgroup will be closed until Monday the 18th of January Little acorns playgroup Raphoe closed until Thursday 14th Trinity tots mother & toddler group in trinity hall L’kenny is cancelled until Thursday 14th January The Glen Outdoor School, Glenswilly will re-open today Oaktree Juvenile Badminton Club in Killygordan will be closed

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Derry judge surprised broken arm claim was not properly checked

A District Judge in Derry said he was ‘somewhat surprised’ that police did not even make a cursory examination of leading Derry dissident republican Gary Donnelly after he alleged his arm had been broken in an incident involving PSNI officers. Judge Barney McElholm made his comments as he convicted Donnelly of three charges, assault, disorderly

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“State of Emergency should be declared as freeze continues” – Mc Brearty

The Defence Minister says the army may be deployed to help as the freezing weather looks set to continue. An emergency committee, involving a number of Government departments and other agencies, is meeting this afternoon to discuss the issue. Defence Minster Willie O’Dea says whatever is needed will be provided. Meanwhile, Donegal Councillor Frank Mc

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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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