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The north’s first minister says she doesn’t want to see a hard border on Lough Foyle. The Irish government says it doesn’t accept the claim that the whole of Lough Foyle is under the jurisdiction of the UK Government. The Lough stretches from Donegal to Derry – and yesterday Northern Ireland Secretary James Brokenshire told …

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A Donegal County Councillor is now calling on further action to be taken by Udaras na Gaeltachta following a public meeting on Wednesday evening regarding the erection of a wind turbine in Gaoth Dobhair industrial estate. The meeting was attended by representatives from Udaras na Gaeltachta as well as local residents who have been showing …

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  As the final day of BeLonG To’s #StandUp2016 campaign draws to a close, a Donegal Deputy is reminding people there are many forums available if you need to talk to someone. Research shows that 1 in 3 young LGBT people aged 14 – 18 have attempted to take their own lives because of bullying, …

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The overcrowding crisis at Letterkenny University Hospital has eased further today according to the latest figures from the INMO. There were 14 people awaiting admission to the hospital this morning – 13 on trolleys in the Emergency Department with 1 waiting on a ward or overflow area. However Consultant in Emergency Medicine at Sligo Regional Hospital …

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  Derry City and Strabane District Council has stressed that it will continue to clamp down on irresponsible or neglectful animal owners, following successful prosecutions at Derry Magistrates Court. In one case Mr Vincent Connolly, Derry, was sentenced at Derry Magistrates Court, after pleading guilty to docking the tails of six springer Spaniel type dogs …

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Brexit has reignited the row over the ownership of Lough Foyle. The Irish Independent is reporting today that Northern Ireland Secretary James Brokenshire has reasserted London’s claim over the entire lough which is situated between Donegal and Derry. The Government has issued a fresh declaration saying it does not accept the claim. However Senator Padraig …

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Ministers from north and south of the border are meeting this morning to discuss Brexit. Enda Kenny and a number of ministers will also discuss the future of the Irish border with their northern counterparts. Despite her refusing to attend the Taoiseach’s all-island Brexit forum – the north’s First Minister Arlene Foster has agreed more …

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  Randox has moved to ensure their aim is to not only develop their business relationship in the US and increase exports, but support employment at home too. The company which has a base in Dungloe is taking part in the joint Derry, Strabane and Donegal Councils’ US Trade Mission this week in Boston. They …

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  A Donegal Deputy has welcomed the Department for Education and Skills announcement of funding for the Minor Works Scheme. A total €28.5 million is being made available by the Government for the grant aid which will cover improvements to school buildings, the purchasing of IT, furniture, and upkeep of class rooms. It’s understood that …

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  A Donegal County Councillor has expressed his dismay at the Council delay in initiating the tender for the Coastal Protection Study which includes Lagg and Ballyliffin. In March of this year Minister of State for OPW, confirmed an allocation of €76,500 to Donegal County Council for the study. It’s understood that the tender process …

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  The overcrowding crisis at Letterkenny University Hospital was brought to the fore in the Dail last evening. The amount of people waiting to be admitted to the hospital soared to 45 on Wednesday – the joint highest in the country – while there were 24 patients awaiting admission yesterday. The issue was raised by …

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