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Donegal is to receive a share of a €17.3m package to help the country’s road network become more climate resilient. €1.1m has been allocated for 26 projects across Donegal to protect roads and bridges against weather damage such as flooding. Labour Party member Seamus Rodgers has welcomed the funding. He says tidal flooding is an

A public health expert says the Government needs to act now to prevent the Delta variant from taking hold here. A small number of suspected cases of the strain have been identified in the North. People in Kilkeel, Co Down are being urged to get tested. It comes after 416 new cases of Covid-19 were

Gardai say the behaviour of a small group of people on the streets of Dublin over the last two nights won’t be tolerated. 19 people – including two under 18s – were arrested last night for public order offences in the city centre. Glass bottles were thrown at officers and a bin was set on

The Health Minister says he’d like to see the Pfizer vaccine rolled out to 12-15 year olds with underlying conditions as quickly as possible. The European Medicines Agency has approved the jab for children of that age after a trial found it was safe to use. There’s been no advice from the National Immunisation Advisory

People are being warned not to barbecue or light campfires when visiting scenic areas today. A status yellow fire warning is in place until September and with warmer weather on the way, we’re being asked to be act responsibly. Coillte National Safety Manager, Mick Power, is urging people to raise the alarm if they do

Testing capacity at one of Limerick’s walk-in centres will be doubled today, as part of efforts to tackle the county’s rising Covid rates. A new pop-up testing facility will also be set up next week – and an online referral system goes live today. Limerick’s levels of Covid-19 are around three and a half times

14 people have been arrested for public order offences – after large crowds gathered in Dublin city centre last night. A number of missiles, including glass bottles, were thrown at Gardai – and one officer was hospitalised with a leg injury. Nine adults and five under 18s were arrested and are being detained at Pearse

A Donegal TD has called on Minister Charlie McConalogue to engage with his Department of Marine officials, the Sea Fisheries Protection Agency (SFPA) and the European Commission to ensure that a fish-weighing system can be established at Killybegs. Sinn Féin spokesperson on Fisheries and the Marine Pádraig Mac Lochlainn was speaking after the High Court

Gardai insist they’ve enough resources to manage any large crowds that gather this bank holiday weekend. People are being encouraged to socialise outdoors – but to avoid busy areas and observe social distancing. Local authorities have also installed extra bins and toilets to avoid a repeat of scenes on South William Street in Dublin last

The Chair of Donegal County Council’s Irish Language Committee has hit out at the Minister of State for Gaeltacht and Sport claiming that he has refused to meet a local Mna an Tí Committee while he is in Donegal. Minister Chambers is in the county this week for a number of days. Councillor Micheal Cholm

The Cathaoirleach of the Lifford Stranorlar Municipal District has called for further support to complete the Donegal Community Stadium. While almost €4m has been granted to the FAI under the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund for the development of the stadium, Councillor Gary Doherty says that funding will not complete the entirety of works with

A Donegal County Councillor says he supports changes to Local Property Tax announced by Government as part of their Economic Recovery Plan. The rate of LPT is to be cut and the bands widened while homes built since 2013 will now be subject to the tax. Councillor Barry Sweeney told today’s Nine til Noon Show

The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association has rowed in behind calls for a 100% Mica Redress Scheme. Thousands of houses across Donegal are affected by the defective block issue as well as farm buildings and sheds. Henry O’Donnell, INHFA National Council member says the current scheme is inadequate and falls well short of what

A consultant infectious disease expert says virus case numbers are ‘largely stable’ but expects a rise as people increase their mixing. The Chief Medical Officer’s concerned about the ‘significant increase’ in cases of covid 19 in Limerick, with an incidence rate of 411 per 100 thousand people. Tony Holohon says it’s extremely important everyone in

Concern has been raised over the demolition of the former Nazareth House Orphanage in Fahan. It’s believed the building was demolished in recent days to pave the way for the development of a number of holiday homes. Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle says to his knowledge no archaeological survey has been carried out on the site.

The Sinn Fein leader is due to meet with Mica affected homeowners in Donegal today. Mary Lou McDonald says the government believes the scheme for those affected by mica is working but that’s not the case. She’s called for consistency in dealing with issues such as mica and pyrite and believes intervention is needed as

Donegal is to receive a share of a €17.3m package to help the country’s road network become more climate resilient. €1.1m has been allocated for 26 projects across Donegal to protect roads and bridges against weather damage such as flooding. Donegal has received the second highest allocation in the country. Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue says