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NPHET ‘positive’ on easing restrictions – Donnelly

NPHET’s view on the further easing of restrictions is positive according to the Health Minister. Cabinet will meet on Friday to consider public health advice on the easing of restrictions through July and beyond. It’s expected decisions on dates for indoor dining, live events and international travel will be given later this week. Minister Stephen

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GAA decision not sitting well with Donegal – Mick McGrath

Four Ulster grounds will welcome back a limited number of supporters this weekend. 500 fans apiece will be able to watch the Allianz Football League home games of Armagh, Tyrone, Fermanagh and Antrim but teams involved in games in Ulster outside  of the six counties will not be permitted traveling supporters. Donegal will get 50

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Guidelines for reopening of hospitality sector published

Failte Ireland guidelines for the resumption of hospitality have been published. The proposals had been expected yesterday, but were held-up at the Department of Taoiseach for further “observation”. A cap of 6 adults per booking’s is included in the guidelines – along with a 105 minute time limit for indoor dining WITHOUT social distancing. Imelda

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LUH system challenged by however, work to reduce risk to patients ongoing – Dr Hamilton

The HSE’s National Clinical Advisor and Group Lead with Acute Hospitals says while the cyber attack is challenging on the system at Letterkenny University Hospital , staff and management are working to reduce the risk to patients and deliver care as safely as possible. Dr Vida Hamilton says the impact of the attack on hospital’s

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Almost 10,000 appointments cancelled in Saolta Hospital Group this week

About 10,000 appointments are being cancelled this week in the Saolta Group, which runs seven hospitals in the west and northwest, including Letterkenny University Hospital. It called off a similar number last week, due to the cyber attack. Saolta chief executive Tony Canavan says this will have short and long-term consequences:

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Business Matters Ep 45 – Boyd Robinson, Annette Houston & Michael Margey

On this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell talks to estate agent, Boyd Robinson, director at Robinson’s Estate Agents in Letterkenny and Dunfanaghy, and Annette Houston, CEO of FM Services Group and Bright Academy. And for this week’s Backing Business segment, Ciaran will be joined by Letterkenny Institute of Technology’s Head of Business, Michael Margey.

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Need for issues with Mica redress scheme to be addressed raised in Seanad also

A Donegal Senator has appealed to the Housing Minister to address issues with the Mica Redress Scheme as quickly as possible. Senator Niall Blaney told Minister Darragh O’Brien in the Seanad that the current redress scheme is undermining family life for many in Donegal. Mica affected homeowners continue to campaign for a 100% scheme with

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Minister McConalogue says he is working to improve fishing quota

The Agriculture Minister is working to improve Ireland’s fishing quota, after it was adjusted post-Brexit. Over 60 fishing boats are currently making their way up the River Lee in Cork to deliver a letter to the Taoiseach’s constituency office. Fishermen say the reduced quota imposed by the European Commission will cost thousands of jobs unless

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70% of Cllrs nationwide threatened, harassed and intimidated over past 3 years – Report

Almost half of County Councillors across the country have considered or are considering standing down because of threats and harassment. A survey by the Association of Irish Local Government in partnership with the Crime Management Group reveals also that 70% of Councillors have been threatened, harassed and intimidated over the past 3 years. Councillor Nicholas

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Dail hears questions over design, funding and operation of Mica redress scheme

Questions over the design, funding and operation of the Mica Redress scheme have come before the Dail. Donegal Deputies Joe McHugh and Padraig MacLochlainn raised the issues facing local homeowners affected by the defective block issue with Minister Malcolm Noonan last night. Deputy Joe McHugh says in his 20 years in politics he has never

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HSE warns of ‘widespread cancellations’ of appointments next week

The HSE’s warning patients to expect ‘widespread cancellations’ of hospital appointments again next week. Some computer systems have been restored after the cyber-attack ten days ago – but most have not. Emergency departments are still very busy due to the loss of IT equipment, while hospital, community and screening services are still affected. The HSE’s

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PSNI and Gardai urged to investigate Adams’ claims he sheltered on-the-run suspect in Donegal

A UUP MLA has called on the PSNI and Gardai to investigate claims made by Gerry Adams that he sheltered an on-the-run IRA suspect at a house in Donegal in the 1970s. East Antrim MLA John Stewart says the comments made in a recent video posted by Bellaghy Sinn Fein in a tribute to Francis

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Man arrested on suspicion of drugs and criminal property offences in Derry

A man has been arrested in Derry today on suspicion of a number of drugs and criminal property related offences. Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Branch carried out a search of a property in the Derry today. A quantity of suspected Class B controlled drugs and a quantity of cash

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Donegal to get 50 tickets for Armagh but not for spectators

The GAA have confirmed that from this weekend, 500 spectators will be permitted to attend Allianz League games in the six counties however teams from outside the north will only be permitted 50 complimentary tickets. With cross border travel for non-essential reasons discouraged and following discussions with Ulster GAA, the host county will be allowed

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Pregnant women can receive Covid vaccine at LYIT’s vaccination centre

The Maternity Unit at Letterkenny University Hospital is arranging for pregnant women who are between 14 and 36 weeks’ gestation to get their COVID-19 vaccine at the Letterkenny Vaccination Centre in the LYIT. Women who have antenatal appointments will have an opportunity to discuss the COVID-19 vaccine with their midwife or doctor. Afterwards their contact

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Lárionad Acmhainní Nádúrtha CTR to take part in new research project

Lárionad Acmhainní Nádúrtha CTR, an Údarás na Gaeltachta client based in An Fál Carrach is to participate in cutting edge research based on new farming methods. The E-Crop project will work towards developing innovative farming technologies and tools for farmers and the agriculture sector to improve and monitor crop health. Using cutting edge genomic and

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Donegal retains 14 Blue Flags, Lisfannon is not restored

The 2021 Blue Flag awards have been announced, with Donegal retaining its 14 flags, the joint highest number along with Kerry. The flags will fly once again this year at Bundoran, Rossnowlagh, Murvagh, Fintra, Portnoo/Narin, Carrickfinn, Killahoey, Marblehill, Downings, Portsalon, Culdaff, Stroove, Greencastle Marina and Rathmullan Marina. Meanwhile, four areas of Donegal have retained Green

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Disruption to cancer service will increase mortality – Oncologist

An oncologist is warning recent disruption to cancer diagnosis and treatment could increase mortality for “next decade”. Professor Seamus O’Reilly says 73 additional consultant oncologists will be needed to meet demand on services. Prior to Covid-19, cancer diagnoses were increasing by 5 percent per year. Seamus O’Reilly, Consultant Oncologist at Cork University Hospital says delays

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Hospitalisations rise as Donnelly suggests masks will stay ’til autumn

The number of hospital patients with Covid-19 has increased by 15 percent in the past seven days. 127 were receiving treatment last night, while there were 43 in ICU – which has increased by one in the same period. 345 new cases of the virus were confirmed last night by the Department of Health. The

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Consultation launched on proposal to limit HGV traffic in Clady

A consultation gets underway tomorrow on proposals to introduce weight restrictions on trucks travelling through Clady on the Tyrone Donegal border. Last evening in the Assembly at Stormont, Infrastructure Minister Nicola Mallon said she had met residents to discuss their concerns about HGVs using Clady village as a short cut between the A5 south of

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