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Extensive Garda operation across Donegal to continue

  The Donegal Crime Prevention Officer is warning that while phase one of the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions is underway in earnest, Gardai will be continuing their extensive operations. Mammoth checkpoints are on-going across the county while Gardai are also to closely monitor how people are complying with the slight easing of restrictions. Meanwhile the

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Outrage over anti-social distancing antics in Greencastle

  Serious concern has been raised over what’s been described as an alarming increase in anti-social activity at Shroove in Greencastle. Over the course of the weekend, council bollards were moved, fires were lit with vegetation while dunes and fencing were also damaged. There are also reports that the culprits were driving a quad recklessly

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Energy consumption in holiday homes down 83% over Easter

  Energy consumption in holiday homes was down almost 83 per cent over the Easter Weekend. The latest Savills-Pinergy Energy Monitor has revealed an apparent high compliance with the Covid-19 restrictions. Adult children returning home for lockdown is being attributed to a 12 per cent increase in energy consumption in family homes. Usage among professionals

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Public urged to ensure overcrowding doesn’t return

  Nurses and doctors say we must ensure overcrowding doesn’t return to emergency departments in the coming weeks. The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation and Irish Association for Emergency Medicine fear the problem may come back. They’re warning that overcrowding and understaffing may lead to increased infection risk, poor patient outcomes, and unsafe workplaces. INMO

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Cleaning & sanitation set to become priority issues for workplaces

  Cleaning and sanitation are set to become priority issues for workplaces as parts of the economy prepare to reopen today. Though the workforce will remain significantly reduced, the contract cleaning industry say it is more important than ever to make regular cleaning and personal hygiene a priority. Cormac Shields of the Irish Contract Cleaners

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Repair works to take place on Redcastle to Gleneely road this week

Donegal County Council have issued a notice of Temporary Road Closure to allow essential repair work to be carried out this week. The Redcastle to Gleneely Road (L1411) from its junction with the Tullynavinn Road (L6291) to its junction with the Moneydarragh Road will be closed from Tuesday 19th May until Thursday 21st May, from

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Gardai observe increase in reports of scam Revenue messages received

Gardai in Donegal say they have observed an increase in reports from people who have received calls, texts, emails purporting to be from Revenue. Gardai are advising the public not to respond to text messages and emails that request your personal information or to click on website links provided in such texts or emails. Suzanne

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Coast Guard thank public for cooperation with travel and distancing guidelines

In the lead in to the first phase of the Government ‘Roadmap for reopening’ the Coast Guard has thanked the public for their cooperation in observing the travel and social distancing guidelines. The phased easing of restrictions will result in more people participating in coastal and water based leisure activities that are within the 5km

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PSNI, Police, Northern Ireland

Men charged with burglary to appear at Derry magistrates court

Two men in their 20s charged with a number of offences including aggravated burglary and possession of an offensive weapon are expected to appear at Derry magistrates court tomorrow. The charges follow an aggravated burglary at an address on Strabane Old Road in Derry yesterday during which the house was damaged and the male occupant

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Public health advice is key for downward trends – Kelleher

The Health Minister says Ireland’s now at a ‘crucial moment’ in its fight against Covid-19. Simon Harris’ comments come as the first phase of the government’s plan to ease restrictions comes into effect tomorrow. Latest figures show 54 people are now being treated for the virus in ICU – down from 72 this day last

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Government establishes “Return to Sport Expert Group” to advise sporting bodies

The government has established a “‘Return to Sport Expert Group” to give guidance to sporting bodies on the phased return of sport in Ireland. Minister for Sport, Shane Ross, and Minister of State with responsibility for Sport, Brendan Griffin will chair the new group. They’ll work alongside medical experts from the Sport Ireland Institute as

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Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness Testing to reopen from Monday

Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness Testing will reopen from Monday for vehicles with a test due date prior to 28th March 2020, before the 3-month extension to commercial vehicle certificates of roadworthiness came into effect. The resumption of testing for vehicles with a test due date on or after 28th March 2020 is expected to follow over

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Parents urged to monitor children for symptoms of PIMS

Parents are being urged to monitor their children for symptoms, as concerns grow over a new rare inflammatory syndrome, thought to be linked to Covid-19. 7 children here have already been investigated for the condition, called PIMS, while there are 230 suspected cases across Europe associated with the virus. The inflammatory condition can cause fever,

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‘Get Caught Reading’ with Donegal County Library Services

The Donegal County Library Service is encouraging people to take part in the ‘Get Caught Reading’ initiative. Running throughout the month of May, the library is looking for creative images of parents, children, pets and even toys, capturing the love of reading. While libraries remain closed, library staff say that they really missing interacting with

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Plan is underway to ensure surgeries resume at LUH – Murphy

  The General Manager of Letterkenny University Hospital says a plan is underway to ensure surgeries resume. However, Sean Murphy says safety for patients is critical in the current climate and services must be reinstated accordingly. Letterkenny University Hospital now boasts two new wards – the short stay ward and the new stroke unit –

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Cabinet to consider if first phase of restrictions can be lifted

Cabinet Ministers are due to consider whether to go ahead with the first phase of easing coronavirus restrictions. It’s expected they will approve the measures on advice from the National Public Health Emergency Team. From next Monday, May 18th, the first phase of easing Coronavirus restrictions is due to start. It would mean that some

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Most people don’t expect life to return to ‘normal’ until next year

  Most Irish people don’t expect life to return to ‘normal’ until next year, according to research from the ESRI. The survey, examined 800 people, about the easing of Covid-19 restrictions. It found over seven in 10 participants believe normality – and life without some form of social distancing – won’t resume until June 2021

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Donegal TD urges Minister to extend hospital appointment times

  A Donegal Deputy has suggested extending appointment availability in a bid to ease imminent waiting lists. Speaking in the Dail last evening, Deputy Thomas Pringle urged the Health Minister to consider introducing weekend and late evening outpatient appointments as a way alleviating the backlog. Deputy Pringle warning Minister Simon Harris, that another crisis looms

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Council ensure senior citizens prioritised at local park

  Donegal County Council has advised that priority will be given to both senior citizens and vulnerable people in the Bernard Mc Glinchey Town Park, Letterkenny on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 9-11am. An Garda Siochana will also have member(s) of the community policing unit in the park during these times. Local Cllr Jimmy

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Brexit top of agenda in latest round of government formation talks

  Brexit will be the focus of the fifth round of government formation talks today. Yesterday, Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Greens discussed justice and equality issues, particularly the direct provision system. Earlier in the week, they spoke about housing and the economy. The first week of negotiations will conclude later today, but the

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First steps on lifting restrictions in North to start on Monday

  The Northern Executive says first steps of lifting the pandemic lockdown can start as soon as Monday. Garden centres and recycling facilities will be allowed open up again. Outdoor retail is to reopen in phase one of the North’s roadmap for easing restrictions and a further announcement’s planned at the start of next week.

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