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New bill may address serious issues facing insurance sector

  It’s hoped that a new bill may address serious issues facing the insurance sector. The primary objective of the bill, which is to be debated tomorrow, would be to stop people from lying under oath as it relates to false insurance claims. Aontu Leader Peadar Tóibín says many sectors like children’s centres and adventure

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‘Substantial progress’ made on capital projects by Derry Council

  Substantial progress has been made on Derry City and Strabane District Council’s portfolio of capital projects over the last four months, despite the government imposed Covid19 restrictions affecting the building industry. Members were told that work has recommenced on a number of live contracts, and other contracts are now progressing in line with the

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SF stance on Super Junior salaries is ‘hypocritical’ – Harris

The Higher Education Minister claims Sinn Féin’s criticism of pay rises for super junior ministers is hypocritical. It’s after the Dáil approved legislation for three of them to get an extra 16,000 euro a year, bringing their salaries to over 140,000 euro. Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty, the Sinn Féin Finance Spokesperson says it’s a disgrace,

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Six Donegal groups to share over €140,000 from Dormant Accounts Fund

Six community and voluntary groups in Donegal are to share over €140,000 in funding from the Dormant Accounts Fund. The COVID-19 Stability Funding is designed to support community and voluntary organisations, charities and social enterprises that are experiencing financial difficulties as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Once-off cash injections of between €2,000 and €200,000

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Two motorists clocked travelling at whopping speeds in Letterkenny

  Two motorists have been clocked driving at excessive speeds in the Letterkenny area. The Roads Policing Unit in Letterkenny made the detections in the town last night. One motorist was recorded travelling at a whopping 171km/h and the other at 145km/h. In a statement, Gardai say that one of said motorists was arrested and

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Can you re-imagine Letterkenny’s Market Square?

  Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Donegal County Council presents a competition for the reimagining of the public space at Market Square, Letterkenny. The competition is inviting concept design proposals for Market Square, Letterkenny, that embrace architecture and design in creating great places that people want to experience and spend time in. The

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‘Substantial’ number of Donegal families on social housing list

  There’s said to be a substantial number of families still waiting for social housing in Donegal. Various housing projects are underway or nearing completion in the county but despite this there is still quite a high demand. Donegal County Council is encouraging landowners or owners of derelict sites in town or village centres to

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Common sense needed when schools reopen – McHugh

  The former Education Minister has acknowledged that while a funding announcement later today will get schools reopened initially, financing and resources will have to be kept under review. Donegal Deputy Joe McHugh says the success of the summer provision programme has proven that various health measures can be implemented effectively but also says there

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Concern over ‘unregulated’ oyster trestles at Lough Foyle

Serious concern has been raised over the potential environmental impact oyster trestles are having along the western shore of Lough Foyle. There are major fears locally over the issue with almost 60 thousand trestles said to be going unregulated. The root of the problem is said to be on-going jurisdiction issue in relation to ownership

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Some social welfare payments being reverted back to weekly

  A number of social welfare payments which were being given out fortnightly due to the pandemic are reverting to being paid weekly. They include one-parent family payment, working family payment, illness benefit, jobseeker’s allowance and jobseeker’s benefit. Most of these customers will start to get their weekly payment from the week beginning the 17th

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Over 100 people had PUP stopped for travelling abroad

  The government is coming under fire after it emerged 104 people had their pandemic unemployment pay stopped for travelling abroad. It followed checks carried out by the Department of Social Protection at airports. The department said it carried out regular inspections on people in airports. The Sunday Business Post reported that social welfare officers

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Gavin Cullen reflects on his side winning their eighth Ulster Senior League titles

Cockhill Celtic are Ulster Senior League Champions for the eighth time in as many years after the defeated Bonagee United 2-1 at Dry Arch Park. Goals from Christopher McLaughlin and Jimmy Bradley had Gavin Cullen’s side 2-0 up at half time. Dylan McGroary got one back for Bonagee but Cockhill held on to seal the

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Cockhill Celtic win eighth Ulster Senior League title in a row

Cockhill Celtic were crowned Ulster Senior League Champions for an eight successive year after they defeated Bonagee United 2-1 this afternoon. Christopher McLaughlin netted the opener for Cockhill after Adam Duffy played the ball back across the box for McLaughlin to tap home. Jimmy Bradley scored the second for Gavin Cullen’s side on 31 minutes

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Irish Pharmacy Union say medicine shortages a growing problem

The Irish Pharmacy Union says medicine shortages are a growing problem. This comes as a new survey from the Union found 97% of pharmacists reported an increase in shortages in the past 12 months. Many common medicines such as antibiotics and antidepressants are among those in short supply. IPU secretary general, Darragh O’Loughlin says it’s

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Trees and flower displays vandalised overnight in Carndonagh

The Cathaoirleach of the Inishowen Municipal District has hit out following overnight vandalism in Carndonagh. 19 trees and flower displays have been damaged in the Station and Church Road areas. This is just the latest in a string of vandalism incidents in this area in recent years. Local Councillor Albert Doherty is calling for action

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Finance Minister says he understands anger at Junior Ministers pay rise

  The Finance Minister says he can understand people’s anger at a pay rise for junior ministers. The Dail passed laws this week to give three “super junior ministers” an allowance of 16 thousand euro. That’s on top of their salary of 124 thousand. The opposition criticised the move as “obscene” and a “slap in

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Police warn people to be on guard against cold callers

Police are warning people to be on their guard against cold callers, particularly those who are trying to sell items or services on the doorstep. Supt. Wendy Middleton is appealing to local communities to trust their instincts, if something doesn’t feel right to report it. Superintendent Middleton says unfortunately, there are still people coming into

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