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  Questions have been raised over the enforcement of new gambling laws. The government’s approved a new maximum stake of 5 euro for gambling machines. It’s also proposed to limit the maximum payout from electronic or slot machines to 500 euro. CEO of Problem Gambling Ireland, Barry Grant is welcoming the move, but is concerned […]

  Its hoped progress in relation to the retention of Parentstop in Donegal can be made in the next few weeks. Representatives from the service met with Minister Katherine Zappone, Tusla representatives and Donegal Oireachtas members yesterday in a bid to secure the future of the service. Officials from Tusla, the Department of Education and

  Planning permission has been granted for an extensive play park in Killea. The park is to house a number of amenities, including recyclable and car parking facilities, a community centre and public toilets. It’s hoped that work will be begin early next year. Local Cllr Paul Canning says now that planning has been granted,

  The Education Minister says he’s open to suggestions on how to speed up the access to education for children in emergency direct provision. It’s after it was revealed earlier this week, up to thirty children staying at the M Hotel in Carrickmacross in County Monaghan had not attended school for 2 months. Minister Joe

The Taoiseach says there is a possibility that respite services at Seaview Respite Centre in Mountcharles could be expanded to a 7 day service. The HSE has confirmed that the centre is to reopen on January 13th next year on a 5 day a week basis. Disappointment has been expressed that the respite service will

Three separate water bursts are now affecting South Inishowen this afternoon. Work is still ongoing in Buncrana to restore supply due to unexpected problems being encountered. A water supply depot has been set up at Buncrana Fire Station for people in the area and it’s hoped the service will be restored by the later time of

Gardai in Letterkenny are appealing for information in relation to a fire which they believe to be arson in the Killylastin area of Letterkenny on Sunday last. Gardai were called to the scene close to the Windmill View estate shortly before 1pm and it emerged that furniture was set alight on wasteland. Garda Niall Maguire

Gardaí in Letterkenny are investigating two burglaries and one attempted burglary in the Meadowbank area at the weekend. On today’s Nine til Noon Show, Garda Niall Maguire outlined the details, and urged anyone with any information to come forward…………

It’s emerged that a caravan stolen in Falcarragh over the summer has been recovered by gardai after it was featured on Highland Radio’s Community Garda Slot. On today’s Nine til Noon Show, Garda Niall Maguire said the caravan was found in County Monaghan, after they received information from callers on both sides of the border…………..

It’s emerged that a charity donations box has been stolen from outside a house in Gortcally, Kerrykeel, which is renowned for its Christmas lights. The theft happened at some point between 3.30 yesterday afternoon and 10.30 last night. The donation box was situated beside a large crib at the foot of the driveway of the

Children’s Minister Catherine Zappone will meet with Parentstop in Leinster House this afternoon. Earlier this month, the organisation, which has offices in Carndonagh, Donegal Town, Downings and Letterkenny, said it is winding down in the absense of a long term funding from government. Today’s meeting has beenn facilitated by Leas Cheann Comhairle and Donegal Deputy

Irish Water has again come under pressure for progressing with plans to supply Letterkenny with water from the Eddie Fullerton Dam without first replacing pipes in South Inishowen. Irish Water has confirmed to Senator Padraig MacLochlainn that they are continuing work on the assessment, design and planning of the pipe replacement on the Slab Lands

A County Transport Strategy is to be established by Donegal County Council. It is hoped that it will help to revolve various transport issues in the county with a view towards improving existing services. Cathaoirleach of the Inishowen MD Cllr Martin McDermott says Donegal is severely lacking in public transport when compared to other parts

Donegal county council is being urged to reduce rates for businesses in the county that have been seriously affected by prolonged road works. It follows claims that businesses in areas of Letterkenny have been heavily impacted by ongoing works with a significant loss in revenue reported by some. However the Council has stated that there’s

The North West Greenway Network has launched a ‘Light Your Bike’ campaign. The initiative commences on December 3rd with three bike light giveaway sessions oragnised for Donegal, Strabane and Derry. Active Travel Officer, Emma Hagger says lights are essential for both cyclists and walkers particularly in rural areas:  

Donegal County Council has formally passed its Three Year Capital Programme after a lengthy afternoon of deliberations. Concerns had been expressed particularly in the south of the county over no flood mitigation works for Donegal town, maintenance works to small bridges in the area and funding for new builds for both Ballyshannon and Bundoran fire

Donal Kelly has been officially co-opted onto Donegal County Council. He replaces his son Manus Kelly who died while participating in the Donegal International Rally earlier this year. Cllr Kelly will now serve in the Letterkenny Municipal District. Speaking in Lifford today, Cllr Kelly said it’s a day of mixed emotions but he has an

Irish Water is being urged to ensure that construction of the new Falcarragh Waste Water Treatment Plant commences as quickly as possible, and that upgrades to the local sewerage scheme are expedited. Senator Brian O’Domhnaill says the existing sewerage works consist of primary treatment only which is currently overloaded. Effectively, he says the equivalent of

Donegal County Council will today consider its capital budget for the coming year, with projects set to cost in the region of €159 million. It follows the passing of the council’s revenuie budget on Friday by 27 votes to 2. Chief Executive Seamus Neeley says the capital budget is three and a half times what

A €30 million package has been announced to allow 405 schools around the country carry out specialist improvements as part of the Summer Works Scheme next year. 24 of the schools are in Donegal. Education Minister Joe Mc Hugh says the funding will be used to upgrade and improve life safety systems such as fire