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LUH General Manager says work ongoing to diagnose extent of cyber attack

The General Manager of Letterkenny University Hospital says work is ongoing to diagnose the extent of the HSE’s cyber attack. Dialysis services and vaccination clinics are operating as normal at the hospital. As is hematology and oncology clinics, unless contacted by the hospital to advise otherwise. All other services at Letterkenny University Hospital have been

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Gardai investigating money muling incidents in Donegal

Gardai are investigating a number of ‘Money Muling’ incidents in Donegal. They are urging parents to educate their children on the issue and for people to never send or receive money on behalf of someone else. Gardai say criminals are using messaging services like Whatsapp to recruit ‘mules’ and students, minors, the unemployed and newcomers

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Calls for urgent action to address Liscooley speeding issues

It’s only a matter of time before someone is seriously injured or worse unless action is taken to address speeding issues at Liscooley on the main Ballybofey to Lifford Road. That’s according to Councillor Patrick McGowan who says the installation of one single flashing speed sign in the area is just tokenism. Minor traffic calming

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Trial begins today of woman accused of murdering her three children

The trial of a woman accused of murdering her three children whose father is from Donegal begins today. 44 year old Deirdre Morley of Parson’s Court, Newcastle, Co Dublin was arraigned before the Central Criminal Court yesterday and pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to the murder of Conor, Darragh and Carla McGinley on

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One way system around Letterkenny schools could be operational June 2022

A One Way System designed to improve traffic flow around four of Letterkenny’s busiest schools could be operational by this time next year. An allocation of €1 million was received from the National Transport Authority earlier this year for the project as part of the Active travel scheme. The designs and other documentation should be

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Could be weeks before HSE systems are operating fully – Donnelly

The Health Minister says it may take weeks to get all of the HSE’s systems back operating following last week’s cyber attack. But Stephen Donnelly says steady progress is being made, as work to rebuild it with back-up data continues. Diagnostics and lab services are among the areas worst impacted, with thousands of patients affected.

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Most Community Health Service appointments will continue this week

All COVID-19 testing sites are open as usual this week. Vaccination clinics are continuing as scheduled and we would be grateful if you attend at your appointed time bringing photo Identification, your PPSN and wear a face covering. All Community Health Service appointments will continue as scheduled, unless people are contacted directly. For anyone who

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ProAmpac wins major packaging contract from C&D Foods

More jobs could be on the way in the Gweedore Industrial Estate following confirmation today of a significant new contract for packaging company ProAmpac. ProAmpac Donegal merged with the former company RAP, Rapid Action Packaging, and now employs 200 people in Gweedore. Announcing this new contract this afternoon, Minister Charlie McConalogue said it is expected

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Checkpoints and patrols to continue in Donegal as country reopens

Gardai say with the country on the path to recovery, checkpoints and high visibility patrols will continue across Donegal. At the latest sitting of Donegal’s Joint Policing Committee, Superintendent Goretti Sheridan urged people to continue to maintain social distancing, and keep washing hands. The dedicated phone line set up in Donegal to report breaches of

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Cllr raises need for crackdown on speeding tractors and heavy good vehicles

Today on Global Road Safety Week, a Donegal County Councillor is calling for Gardai to crackdown on speeding tractors and heavy goods vehicles. Particular concern has been raised over the use of mobile phones by drivers operating tractors. The issue was raised by Councillor Terry Crossan at the recent meeting of the Joint Policing Committee.

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Cyber attack continues to cause major disruption at LUH

There’s major disruption to services at Letterkenny University Hospital today following a huge cyber attack on the HSE and Department of Health. All outpatient appointments at the hospital have been cancelled as a result as well as diagnostics services. The hospital is however, continuing with a number of critical surgeries and dialysis treatment. The Eye

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HSE and Dept of Health cyber attacks continue to impact services

The extent of cyber attacks on the Department of Health and the HSE will become clear as this week goes on. Thousands of patients have had their appointments cancelled for the coming week, including at Letterkenny University Hospital with urgent care prioritised. A review of all IT systems within the Government is now believed to

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Those in their 40s will know this week when they can register for vaccine

People in their 40s will find out later this week when they can register for a Covid-19 vaccine. The HSE is currently working through people aged in their 50s while new guidance on the usage of the Johnson and Johnson and AstraZeneca vaccines is due to be announced this week. There were 355 new cases

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Killybegs Coast Guard involved in two rescue operations

Two people were taken to hospital yesterday following two rescue operations carried out by the Killybegs Coast Guard. Shortly after 12:10pm yesterday afternoon, the Killybegs Coast Guard were tasked to rescue a swimmer who got into difficulty at Fintra Beach. The casualty was rescued, transported to the nearby football pitch by the ambulance service and

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Calls for coastal survey of Letterkenny Milford MD to be carried out

There are calls for Donegal County Council to carry out a full survey of the coastal area of the Letterkenny Milford Municipal District to assess tourist needs. Ahead of the Bathing Season, the council say the roll out of seasonal services is progressing to address the needs of visitors to the county’s beaches. Some services

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Efforts continue to identify extent of HSE cyber attack

The HSE’s in the process of contacting thousands of patients to reschedule appointments following Friday’s cyber attack on its networks. All outpatient and radiology services are impacted. However chemotherapy and dialysis services, along with the vaccination programme, are continuing as normal. Meanwhile efforts are continuing the identify the extent of the attack, and if personal

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Macra na Feirme President calls for more supports for young farmers

The new President of Macra na Feirme is calling on the Agriculture Minister to provide more ringfenced supports for young farmers. The voluntary group, which represents 10-thousand young people across rural Ireland, says there are many challenges facing Under 35s who work in the sector. They include the environment, carbon, habitat loss and changes in

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