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Almost 50% of the workforce in Donegal receiving Pandemic Payment

It’s emerged that 22,500 people are now availing of the Pandemic Unemployment Payment in Donegal. This represents almost 50% of the total workforce in the county and is the highest percentage of workers, per capita, of any county, receiving the payment. Deputy Pearse Doherty says the figure is stark, and is reflective of how vulnerable

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No-one expects an influx of cross border visitors – MacLochlainn

A Donegal TD says no-one believes that there will be droves of people crossing the border in the coming days because of an anomaly in Covid-19 regulations, but says it’s still important that the regulations are changed. Deputy Padraig Mac Lochlainn says the vast majority of people on both sides of the border are acting

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McGowan says ABP must help council in flood work planning

A Donegal Councillor fears changing habitat rules and constant demands for clarification may delay major flood prevention works in the future. Earlier this month, a proposal to dredge the River Finn was rejected by An Bord Pleanala, following an intensive consultation and application process. Cllr Patrick McGowan says that was a relatively small project, with

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Sliabh Liag Distillery making hand sanitiser

Donegal’s Sliabh Liag Distillery has temporarily scaled back production of its spirits to make hand sanitiser. The company has received clearance from Revenue to make the switch, and has pledged to donate the first 1,000 litres the produce to Donegal’s essential services. The company has been working with Algaran Teoranta in Glencolmcille, and says its

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Chambers Ireland survey to quantify impact of Covid-19

Donegal County Council is urging people to take part in the latest Chambers Ireland Business Community Survey which focuses on key COVID-19 challenges. The results of the survey will help Chambers Ireland quantify the pandemic’s economic impact on businesses and will be used to form discussions with key policy makers to ensure supports are focused

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Major survey launched into experience of remote working

NUI Galway and the Western Development Commission have launched a major survey to gather data on employees’ experiences of remote working. One of the project leads, Professor Alma McCarthy of NUI Galway, says they had already planned a survey of the potential of remote working in the context of regional development. Now, she says, in

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AGSI backs calls for All-Ireland approach to Covid-19 policing

The group that represents garda sergeants and inspectors is backing calls for an all-Ireland approach when policing the coronavirus. The President of the AGSI Cormac Moylan agrees that the loophole in the regulations must be addressed………… However, a former Tanaiste and Justice Minister doesn’t believe it’s practical to simply tell people crossing the border from

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Another 5 people have died in Northern Ireland from Coronavirus

Cemeteries have reopened in Northern Ireland in one of the first significant adjustments to lockdown rules. Relatives have been able to water plants and tend to graves which have been closed since the introduction of social distancing restrictions last month. Stormont ministers authorised the change last week. Meanwhile, the North’s Department of Health says another

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Loophole in Covid-19 travel restrictions sparks frustration in Donegal

A loophole in Ireland’s Covid-19 travel restrictions has sparked frustration in Donegal this weekend. Garda Headquarters has informed senior officers all over the country that the restrictions on movement to stop the spread of the coronavirus do not apply to those on day trips from Northern Ireland. Gardai in border counties have been told those

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‘Dramatic Sunset’ as fire broke out behind Old Mill, Convoy

Fire crews in Donegal were tasked to bring a blaze under control last night. The fire broke out on waste ground towards the back of the Old Mill in Convoy. The blaze was brought under control by the fire service. There are no reports of any injuries. (Pictures courtesy of Heston Kelly https://gurushots.com/heston.kelly/photos)

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Dr. Holohan confident country has capacity for increased testing

People with a fever, cough, or shortness of breath will be able to get tested for Covid-19 from next week. The case definition is being changed, but vulnerable people will still be prioritised. Currently, only people in at-risk groups, with two symptoms, can be sent for testing. There have now been 1,014 Covid-related deaths in

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Gaeltacht Minister considering funding package for families

  The Gaeltacht Minister is currently considering a funding package for various Donegal families who provide accommodation for children attending the Gaeltacht. Earlier this week saw summer language courses in the Gaeltacht cancelled, as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Hundreds of people right across the Donegal Gaeltacht are affected however it’s understood that Minister

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Traffic wardens ‘stood down’ , Council confirms

  Donegal County Council has confirmed that it has suspended its enforcement of parking charges across the county. The local authority says there has been no formal suspension of parking charges however, the Council’s traffic wardens are not active due to being deemed non-essential workers. Donegal County Council is one of 13 Councils across Ireland

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