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Opposition TDs claim Marine Planning Framework is being rushed

Opposition TDs are criticising the government over what they claim is the ramming through of the National Marine Planning Framework. TDs say 55 minutes has been set aside for debate tomorrow, and that’s not enough. Donegal TD Padraig Mac Lochlainn was the first to raise the issue………… Responding, Taoiseach Michael Martin said this is a […]

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Business Matters Ep 41 – Anne Marie Conlon, Peter & Mairead Collett and Michael Margey

On this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell talks to the Head of Economic Development with Donegal County Council, Anne Marie Conlon and the job-seeking couple based in Creeslough, Peter and Mairead Collett. And for this week’s Backing Business segment, Ciaran is joined by Letterkenny Institute of Technology’s Head of Business, Michael Margey.

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Outdoor dining grant not thought through – MacGiolla Easbuig

A Donegal Councillor says the government has scored a major own goal in a recently announced scheme to help bars and restaurants open in an outdoor setting. Up to €4,000 will be made available through the scheme, which is being administered by local authorities. However, Cllr Michael Cholm MacGiolla Easbuig says the conditions attached to

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Sinn Fein leadership in Derry reportedly asked to stand aside

The entire leadership of Sinn Fein in Derry has reportedly been asked to stand aside. Multiple sources within the party are said to have confirmed that a number of individuals in the Derry Comhairle Ceantair were stood aside last week after a long investigation into the local group regarding election performance and governance. The Irish

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Foster plays down speculation of a DUP leadership heave

Arlene Foster has played down suggestions her leadership of the DUP is under threat. The North’s First Minister was responding to reports of internal unrest within the party. The Belfast News Letter reports that several DUP constituency associations have written letters expressing concern at Mrs Foster’s decision to abstain from an Assembly vote on gay

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J&J and AstraZeneca vaccines approved for use in over-50s.

The Johnson and Johnson and AstraZeneca vaccines have been approved for use in over-50s. Cabinet ministers signed off on the move this morning following advice from NIAC. The single-shot Johnson and Johnson jab can also be used for under-50s when other vaccines are not available. Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said it’s a boost for the

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Von Der Leyen warns of ramifications if EU/UK deal is broken

The EU will ‘not hesitate’ to take action against the UK if it breaks the conditions outlined in its trade agreement with the bloc. European Commission President Ursula Von Der Leyen issued the warning during a debate in the European Parliament, which will vote on the trade deal tonight. It has been in place provisionally

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Ratification of Brexit deal offers chance for a “new start” – Markey

Ratification of the Brexit deal offers a chance for a “new start” between the UK and the EU. That’s according to Midlands North-West MEP, Colm Markey who has been speaking ahead of a European Parliament vote today on the EU-UK Trade deal brokered at the end of last year. The deal came into provisional force

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Gardai warn people to secure vehicles following recent thefts

Gardai in Buncrana and Letterkenny are investigating thefts from a number of cars. Between 4:45pm and 8:45pm on Saturday last, a black River Island handbag with a badge and gold chains containing a large sum of money was stolen from an unlocked car in Carndonagh. Meanwhile, in Letterkenny on Saturday also between 10pm and 10:30am

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Investigation continuing into dangerous driving incident in Muff

Investigations are continuing into a dangerous driving incident in Inishowen on Sunday last. After failing to stop for Gardai a black Vauxhall Omega car travelling dangerously subsequently crashed in Muff, colliding with a number of other vehicles and a building at around 2.40pm. Gardai are appealing to road users who may have been on the

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Updating of information boards at Town Park being considered

Donegal County Council is considering how best to update and enhance the information boards at the Bernard McGlinchey Town Park. Cllr Gerry McMonagle and Municipal District Cathaoirleach Donal Coyle raised the issue at a recent council meeting, with Cllr McMonagle saying the maps are so outdated they show the Oatfield Sweet Factory to be open,

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Plans to overhaul accountability of An Garda Siochana to be discussed by Cabinet

Plans to overhaul the accountability of An Garda Siochana are to be discussed by Cabinet this morning. The bill would create a single Garda Ombudsman and make GSOC more independent. The sweeping changes form part of the last memo Helen McEntee will bring to cabinet as Justice Minister before she takes maternity leave.

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Further calls for Donegal school staff to be vaccinated as Covid outbreaks grow

School staff are reiterating calls for them to be prioritised for vaccination due to the growing number of Covid outbreaks in schools in Donegal. The Government last month, announced an overhaul of the rollout of the vaccination programme which resulted in people being inoculated on an age basis rather than profession. Donegal Deputy Padraig MacLochlainn

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Swann says NW Addiction Centre proposal will depend on funding

The North’s Health Minister has said the development of an Addiction Treatment in the North West will be dependent on funding being made available. There is a commitment in the ‘New Decade, New Approach’ document to such a centre, but when questioned in the Assembly by Foyle MLAs Karen Mullan and Mark H.Durkan, Minister Robin

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