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Tanaiste urged to prevent renewal of exploration licence for Donegal company

The Tánaiste is being urged to do what’s in his gift to prevent a Donegal company from renewing its exploration licence to continuing working in the year ahead. It’s been claimed that the company, based in Inishowen, continued to explore for led deposits throughout lockdown, with the issue raised in the Dail this week by

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Action needed to speed up Finn Valley broadband – McGowan

A Lifford Stranorlar area councillor wants representatives from Broadband Infrastructure Ireland to come to a Municipal District meeting and outline when broadband will be rolled out throughout the Finn Valley. Cllr Patrick McGowan says there is a growing demand for better services with home schooling and the high volume of people working from home, and

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Deputy Doherty further highlights need for legislation for Central Bank

The Finance Minister is expected to bring forward legislation which would give the Central Bank additional powers to bring about more accountability for the likes of insurers finance. In the Dail, Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty made the comparison of a Donegal woman who was sent to prison for not paying her TV license while in

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Government under fire again for slow rollout of NBP in Donegal

The Government has been criticised once again for the slow rollout of the National Broadband Plan in Donegal. Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle told Minister Eamon Ryan this week that the county cannot remain ‘the forgotten county’ in broadband rollout. Latest figures reveal that just 4,042 of 178,000 premises in Donegal have been surveyed as part

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Today marks one year since Covid-19 restrictions were imposed in Ireland

Today marks one years since Covid-19 restrictions were imposed. Today marks one years since Covid-19 restrictions were imposed. At the time of the announcement the country had recorded 70 cases of Covid-19, while one death had been reported to the Department of Health. The then-Taoiseach Leo Varadkar made the announcement from Washington DC:

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Food and animal exports to Britain to continue without checks until autumn

Checks on agricultural products headed from Ireland to Britain won’t kick in until Autumn. Goods of animal and plant origin were supposed to be inspected on their way into port as part of the post-Brexit trade deal. UK Minister Michael Gove says firms need more time to prepare for the changes. Lisa Chambers, Fianna Fáil’s

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Renewed calls for NW to be prioritised in fallout of Covid-19 and Brexit

There are renewed calls on the Government to prioritise the North West in terms of counteracting the effects of Covid and Brexit. It’s widely thought that the region is particularly exposed to the impacts of both with Ibec advising that investment in the tourism and hospitality sector is imperative in the years ahead. The groups

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Ireland expected to receive 600,000 doses of Johnson and Johnson vaccine

Ireland is expected to get 600,000 doses of the Johnson and Johnson Covid-19 vaccine between April and June. The one-shot dose can be stored in regular fridges, which is expected to make its roll-out easier. It was approved by the European Medicines Agency yesterday. Public health expert Professor Gabriel Scally describes how effective he thinks

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British Government revises timetable for introduction of border checks

  The British Government’s revised its timetable for the introduction of border checks on the import of some goods from the EU. A number of measures will be introduced in October with other checks starting in January and March next year. It’s the second time the introduction of the checks have been delayed. Cabinet Office

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More action is needed to protect Air and Water Quality, warn EPA

  Local authorities received over 78,000 environmental complaints in 2019, most of which related to waste issues. Figures released by the Environmental Protection Agency show there were 515 more environmental prosecutions in 2019 compared to the year previous. The agency has welcomed an increase in the number of inspections being carried out, but says further

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Donegal County Council teams up with HSE for ‘Wellness Wednesdays’

As part of the Healthy Ireland at your Library programme, Donegal County Council has teamed up with the HSE and the Irish Hospice Foundation to host a series of “Wellness Wednesdays” talks on Parenting, Stress, Mindfulness, Grief and Overeating. We have also partnered up with Dr Mary O’Kane and her talks will be available on

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SIPTU members open to negotiations of Irish Water transfer

SIPTU says their members working in councils across the country are open to negotiations after it was announced they are prepared to strike if they are forcibly transferred to Irish Water. Crucial talks with the government, Irish Water and Trade Unions will take place in the coming weeks. SIPTU Public Administration and Community Division Organiser,

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Pringle urges Taoiseach to expand remit and autonomy of Credit Unions

A Donegal Deputy has called on the Taoiseach to expand the remit and autonomy of credit unions. It comes following the decision by Ulster Bank to close 5 of its branches in Donegal and Bank of Ireland withdrawing from 5 towns in the county. Deputy Thomas Pringle believes this is an opportunity for Credit Unions

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Calls for RNLI Lifeboat Station to be relocated to Buncrana Pier

An Inishowen councillor says it’s time the RNLI Lifeboat Station was moved to Buncrana Pier. Cllr Rena Donaghey told a meeting of the Inishowen Municipal District this week that its vital funding is secured for a proposed refurbishment of the pier. As part of the proposals previously put forward by herself, she says it would

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Council consider Kilmacrennan roads for improvement and maintenance programmes

Donegal County Council has pledged to examine two roads in the vicinity of Kilmacrennan to determine if they can be added to future improvement and maintenance programmes. Cllr Michael McBride told the Letterkenny and Milford Municipal District this week that the Legnahorey Road should be included on the next roads programme. He’s also seeking a

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