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Engineer threatens to withdraw from register unless Mica redress scheme is changed

An engineer on the Engineers Ireland Register of Chartered Engineers selected to assess Mica affected properties has raised concerns with the Defective Concrete Blocks Scheme. Dr Ambrose McCloskey of MA McCloskey Ltd, Dungiven in a letter sent to Donegal and Mayo County Councils, local campaign groups and the Housing Minister has warned that unless changes

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South Donegal Deputy believes Taoiseach is afraid to go against NPHET

South Donegal Deputy Marc MacSharry believes the Taoiseach is afraid to go against the advice of NPHET. Deputy MacSharry has been critical of the Government’s handling of the covid pandemic and says the government has opted to take the painfully scenic route to living with the virus. He told Greg Hughes that decisions being made

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Carndonagh vaccination centre important step in Covid-19 fight – Agriculture Minister

Agriculture and Marine Minister Charlie McConalogue says the opening of the new Inishowen Vaccination Centre at Carndonagh Community School tomorrow marks an important step in Donegal’s fight against Covid 19. The Carndonagh centre is to be phased in, initially operating one or two days a week by staff travelling up from Letterkenny. Saolta say its

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CAP is ‘a total and utter fudge’ in some aspects – Flanagan

The new Common Agricultural Policy does not step up to the mark regarding climate change, according to a Midlands North West MEP. EU agriculture ministers yesterday backed a provisional agreement that was struck on Friday. The new CAP will start in 2023, and it will eventually involve 25% of payments being set aside for eco-schemes.

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Council says Donegal’s electricity network must be improved

Donegal County Council has made a submission to Eirgrid’s consultation on Ireland’s Future Electricity System. In its submission, Donegal County Council says the current grid infrastructure in Donegal is a major inhibiting factor and is causing considerable curtailment and constraints. The document states there is a need to upgrade the existing 110kv lines to a

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Searches carried out in Donegal as part of human trafficking investigation

A number of searches have been carried out in Donegal today as part of the ongoing investigation into Human Trafficking, Organised Prostitution and Money Laundering. Gardaí attached to the Human Trafficking Investigation and Coordination Unit at the Garda National Protective Services Bureau with the assistance of Gardaí from the Western Region conducted searches in Roscommon

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Woman attacked and attempt made to steal her dog in Strabane

There’s been widespread condemnation following an attack on a woman in Strabane. The woman is believed to have been attacked while out walking her dog near the Golf Links area of the town. Those responsible attacked the woman and attempted to steal her dog. West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan says people must remain vigilant:

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People in Donegal urged to conserve water ahead of staycation season

Irish Water is urging people in Donegal to conserve water ahead of staycation season. The utility expects July and August to be particularly busy with an increase in domestic and commercial demand for water. Kevin Love, Asset Operations Lead for Irish Water says they are already seeing high demand for water in West Inishowen and

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Minister McConalogue says summer won’t be lost if indoor dining delayed

The Agriculture Minister says summer won’t be lost for thousands of businesses if the opening of indoor dining is pushed back by two weeks. The National Public Health Emergency Team is meeting today to consider its advice on the further easing of Covid 19 restrictions. It’s thought indoor dining may be delayed to get more

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‘5,000 homes crumbling due to Mica in Donegal’ Pringle tells Dail

A Donegal Deputy says the Affordable Housing Bill fails to address ‘broken housing policies’. Deputy Thomas Pringle speaking during statement on the Bill, told the Dail that around 1,000 social homes in Donegal are crumbling around occupants due to Mica with a further 4,000 private homes affected also. He also reiterated his support for a

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IBES believes economy will emerge strongly from Covid-19

The Irish economy will emerge strongly from the Covid-19 crisis, according to a business representative group. IBEC’S news Quarterly Economic Outlook published today, says normality is now returning to most domestic sectors. The business group says the economy is well placed to see a rapid recovery as the vaccine rollout continues. Chief Economist with IBEC

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NPHET meeting today to consider advice on easing of restrictions

NPHET will meet today to consider its advice to the Government on the further easing of Covid-19 restrictions from next Monday. Business and hospitality groups are calling for clarity amid speculation the reopening of indoor hospitality could be delayed by a further 2 weeks. There’s growing concern about the rising levels of the Delta variant,

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Mica Working Group seeking clarification at this week’s meeting

The Mica Working Group is set to meet for the first time this week. Affected homeowners will meet with Government officials on Wednesday to discuss the specifics of the Mica redress scheme. The Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien has committed to come back with an update on the scheme by July 31st. Eileen Doherty, who is

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Watch/Listen: Ryan McHugh and Michael Murphy on Donegal’s win over Down

Donegal have reached the Quarter Final of the Ulster Senior Football Championship after they beat Down 2-25 to 1-12 in Newry. Ryan McHugh was named man of the match and after the full time whistle he spoke to Oisin Kelly. Donegal captain Michael Murphy gave his thoughts to Aisling O’Reilly after the game…

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Finn Valley 1-2 in Shot Putt as Donegal athlete’s earn Medals in Santry

There was a 1-2 for Finn Valley athlete’s Gavin McLaughlin and James Kelly in the Shot Putt at the Senior National Athletics Championships in Santry. Convoy man McLaughlin won gold with a 16.51m effort which won him his first National title whilst Kelly threw 16.42m. Tir Chonaill AC’s Conall Mahon claimed gold in the Triple

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South Donegal TD calls for Garda 999 call accountability

Gardaí who cancelled thousands of 999 calls are still answering emergency calls from the public. It’s after the Garda Commissioner admitted over 3,100 calls about domestic violence had been marked cancelled, with 600 of them not receiving an appropriate policing response. It’s since been reported Garda staff implicated in the scandal still remain in their

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