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€12.5m announced for Dunree Military Fort and Museum

€12.5m in funding has been announced for the development of Dunree Military Fort and Museum. The funding under Failte Ireland’s Platform for Growth Programme 2021 will have a transformative impact on the site with amendments and improvements to many aspects of the site including new walkways, pathways and additional car parking. 25% of the funding

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Gov has to step up and accept responsibility in relation to Mica – Deputy Pringle

A Donegal Deputy believes the current Mica Redress Scheme can be overhauled rather than being thrown out completely. Deputy Thomas Pringle says homeowners were encouraged to build big houses by the Government and banks and that a redress scheme that recognises that is needed. He told today’s Nine til Noon Show that it is ultimately

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HSE cyber attack continues to impact community health services in Donegal

The Cyber Attack continues to impact community health services in Donegal. The HSE continues to work with the National Cyber Security Centre, and national and international experts including McAfee, to rectify the issue. Most community health services such as disability, mental health, primary care and older people’s services are operating as normal and people are

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Further calls for social housing eligibility threshold to be increased

There are further calls for the threshold for eligibility for social housing to be increased. Concerns have repeatedly been raised that as a result of the low threshold people cannot access the council’s social housing waiting list. A family must earn €30,000 or less in order to be eligible to apply for social housing. Councillor

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Gardai warn of dangers of cannabis-infused edibles

Gardai in Donegal are warning about the circulation of cannabis-infused edibles. There is said to be an increasing number of children being admitted to hospital after suffering an adverse reaction to these “edibles” with children unknowingly consuming them, thinking they are confectionary. Gardai are urging people to be mindful of the drugs and to report

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Council asked to apply for funding for Newtowncunningham Village Renewal

Donegal County Council is being asked to put in a funding application for a Village Renewal Project in Newtowncunningham. At this week’s meeting of Inishowen Municipal District, Cllr Paul Canning said because of a number of projects, including social housing and a new Primary Care Centre, it hasn’t been possible to carry out resurfacing and

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MacSharry calls for Fianna Fáil members to resign over polling controversy

A South Donegal Deputy is calling for members of his own party to resign for their involvement in a polling controversy. Fianna Fáil last night admitted party activists posed as market researchers to carry out polling, prior to 2007. Sinn Féin and Fine Gael have both admitted to a similar practice – but say it

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Those who profited from Mica brocks “may be held to account” – O’Brien

The Housing Minister says his department is working to figure out how to address concerns of home owners in Donegal and Mayo over the defective blocks grant scheme. Minister Darragh O’Brien updated cabinet today on issues associated with Mica and says he is working with other Departments and agencies after serious concerns emerged about the

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Council confirms investigation ongoing at Cassidy Bros site

An investigation is ongoing at the site of Cassidy Bros quarry in Buncrana. Donegal County Council has confirmed that there is an open and ongoing investigation at the site. The local authority told yesterday’s meeting of the Inishowen Municipal District in response to a question raised by Councillor Terry Crossan regarding planning compliance, that they

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Proposals to come before Cabinet for sick pay rights for all workers

Sick pay rights are to be given to all workers from next year. Under proposals being brought to Cabinet by Tánaiste Leo Varadkar today, employers would have to guarantee a minimum number of paid sick days from 2022. It’s estimated half of workers may not have access to company sick pay at present. Donegal Deputy

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Cllr Gerry Crawford elected Cathaoirleach of Lifford Stranorlar MD

Councillor Gerry Crawford has been announced as the new Cathaoirleach of the Lifford Stranorlar Municipal District. He takes over the role from Sinn Fein Councillor Gary Doherty. Councillor Martin Harley meanwhile, has been elected Leas-Cathaoirleach. Councillor Crawford says Mica will be top of his agenda in the year ahead:

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Inishowen Heritage and Play Trail, Carndonagh go to public consultation

A proposal for the installation of the proposed Inishowen Heritage and Play Trail in Carndonagh has gone out to public consultation. It followed community discussions on how to enhance the Barrack Hill Town Park, with an emphasis on accessibility and quality of play equipment. The plans are available to view at the Visit Carndonagh Offices.

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Lilian Seenoi-Barr selected as new SDLP councillor for DCSDC

The Programme Manager of the North-West Migrants Forum has been selected by the SDLP as a new Councillor for the Derry City and Strabane District Council. Lilian Seenoi-Barr who has been a strong voice for migrants, asylum seekers and refugees, will represent the Foyleside area. She has also been a lifelong human rights campaigner with

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European Commission Vice President to meet UK Brexit Minister today

The European Commission Vice President and the UK’s Brexit Minister will meet later in what’s seen a key meeting on the Northern Ireland protocol. The post-Brexit arrangement – which was agreed between both sides – places checks on goods travelling between the north and Britain. However it has caused anger among loyalists, who don’t want

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Cllr believes Milford should be made Municipal District in its own right

A Milford Area Councillor believes Milford should be separated from Letterkenny and made into a Municipal District in its own right. At present, Milford and Letterkenny are separate Electoral Areas, with three councillors elected in the Milford area and seven in Letterkenny, which goes out as far as Manorcunningham. The ten councillors then sit together

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Givan wants a cooperative relationship – Taoiseach

The Taoiseach says it’s important that politicians North and South of the border work together following confirmation of a new First Minister in Stormont. DUP MLA Paul Givan will take over from Arlene Foster next week. His party leader Edwin Poots announced the reshuffle of Ministers this afternoon. Taoiseach Micheál Martin met both Mr Givan

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Paul Givan to become Northern Ireland’s new First Minister

DUP MLA Paul Given will replace Arlene Foster as First Minister in Stormont. Party leader Edwin Poots has been revealing his ministerial line up for the Stormont Executive. Paul Frew will become Economy Minister, while Michelle McIlveen will take over as Education Minister. Mr Givan says it’s an honour to take on the position…………..

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