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Further calls to extend rail network in North West

  There are further calls on the Infrastructure Minister in the North to explore extending the rail line in the North West. It’s thought that extending the network into places like Letterkenny and Strabane would tackle regional inequality and address what’s been described as significant gaps in rail network in the region. Passenger numbers on

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Concern over ‘extremely low uptake’ on Microenterprises Loans

  Serious concern has been raised over what’s been described as an extremely low uptake on Microenterprises Loans. Figures show that there’s only been a 0.012% uptake of the loans with interest rates seen as major barrier. Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle says this coupled with the amount of paperwork required in order to obtain a

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26 pubs may be prosecuted for public health breaches

  Gardaí found 26 potential breaches of COVID-19 restrictions in pubs last weekend. Almost 7,000 licenced premises were checked nationwide. From 7 o clock last Friday night until midnight on Sunday, Gardai conducted 6,830 checks on licensed premises throughout the country under Operation Navigation. 2785 were currently open for business. The vast majority of licensed

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Top health officials consider whether pubs should fully reopen

  The country’s top health officials will consider whether pubs should be allowed to fully reopen at a meeting this morning. The National Public Health Emergency Team will also discuss a ‘green list’ of countries for foreign travel. They’ll also speak about the Covid Tracker App, which 1 million people have now downloaded. Pubs are

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Communities urged to apply for funding from Heritage Ireland

  Donegal County Council’s Heritage Officer is urging towns and villages to consider submitting applications for funding from Heritage Ireland. Joseph Gallagher says there is a growing recognition of the importance of both the survival and regeneration of towns and villages. Speaking following confirmation of a €200,000 investment in Ramelton, Mr Gallagher urged other communities

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Today’s the deadline for students to apply for college grants

  Today is the deadline for students to apply for grants to go to college – if they want to be prioritised. 77,000 people have already submitted an application for a SUSI grant. The Higher Education Minister believes applications will be up this year because of Covid-19. Simon Harris says there will be enough funding

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Planning application lodged for first stage of Derry – Buncrana Greenway

The greenway planned to link Derry City to Buncrana in Donegal has taken a step closer to reality. Derry City and Strabane District Council has lodged a planning application to construct the 3.7km route earmarked for its jurisdiction, and the project team is hopeful of a decision by early 2021. The proposed route, complimentary to

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Business Matters Ep 2 – Dearbhla Kelly / Marjorie McDaid

In this week’s edition of Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell talks to Dearbhla Kelly, Enterprise Engagement Officer with Donegal ETB about education and training supports for local businesses, including Skills to Advance. He also speaks to Marjorie McDaid of MDM Embroidery in Clonmany who was the driving force behind the Inishowen Mask Makers during lockdown.

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Donegal Sergeant calls for clarity over law enforcement concerns

  A Donegal Sergeant is calling for urgent clarity from the Justice Minister over law enforcement concerns among Gardai as we emerge from the pandemic. It comes as Gardai are said to be confused about how to police the re-opening of pubs, according to a new survey. The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors says

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Wage Subsidy Scheme set to be ‘amended and extended’

  The Wage Subsidy Scheme will be ‘amended and extended’, according to the Minister of State for Business. 382,000 people are still availing of the scheme, after their businesses ran into difficulty during the pandemic. It’s due to end in late August, but the cabinet sub-committee on economic recovery will discuss plans to extend it

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Doherty quizzes Taoiseach over interest on loan breaks controversy

  A Donegal Deputy is urging the Taoiseach to act over revelations from the Central Bank that banks were not required to charge additional interest on payment breaks during the pandemic. It’s after a meeting between the heads of Ireland’s banks and the previous Government suggested there was a requirement by the financial regulator to

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Proposals sought to deliver turnkey social housing in Letterkenny

  Proposals are now being sought to deliver turnkey social housing in Letterkenny. Donegal County Council has stated that one of their key objectives is to provide high quality and sustainable social housing in areas of need throughout Donegal and are now inviting developers to make submissions in this regard. Donegal County Council is currently

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1,500 sign petition over ‘inaction’ on Inishowen coastal erosion

  A petition, calling for urgent action on coastal erosion along the Inishowen coastline, has already garnered 1,500 signatures. Beaches, pathways and part of Ballyliffin Golf Club have all been already impacted by erosion however there are no current plans to address the issue. The petition, which was launched in recent days, is asking for

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Pearse Doherty, Finance, Donegal, Letterkenny, Sinn Fein

Central Bank must address business insurance scandal – Doherty

Ireland is heading towards ‘Tracker Mortgage Scandal Mark 2’ as a result of what is happening with business insurance, according to Donegal TD Pearse Doherty. The Sinn Fein Finance Spokesperson made the remarks at the Oireachtas COVID-19 Committee, which is assessing the financial impact of the pandemic. He was challenging the Governor of the Central

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