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Speed camera staff have started a 72-hour strike this morning. Trade union Siptu says at least half of Go Safe’s employees will down tools in a row over working conditions and union recognition. A spokesperson for GoSafe has confirmed that in addition to the enhanced enforcement presence, up to 70% of safety camera monitoring sessions […]

It’s understood EU leaders are “very unlikely” to make a final decision on a Brexit delay before Tuesday. They’ve agreed, in principle, to grant the UK an extension — but are yet to settle on the length. British MPs are expected to vote on Monday on whether to call a general election in December. Sky

The Irish government must ensure EU funding for North West continues. That’s according to Foyle MP Elisha McCallion who says the funding must continue post Brexit. Michaela Clarke has more:

Migrants in Donegal are being urged to seek advice on their rights and entitlements. The Building Intercultural Communities Project has collaborated with Migrant Rights Centre Ireland and has offered free and confidential advice during information sessions in the county this month with two more planned for the coming months. Paul Kernan, Co-Chair of Donegal Intercultural

Energia funding applications are now open for community and charitable organisations in Donegal. The energy provider is calling on organisations located within 7.5km radius of the wind turbines at the Meenadreen Extension Wind Farm to apply for funding under the Energia Meenadreen Community Benefit Fund. Eoghan Murphy has more:

A South Donegal Deputy claims that he is not overly worried about his safety after receiving a death threat for speaking out against right-wing anti-immigrant hate speech. Martin Kenny has received what he describes as several “racist” messages in recent days after voicing concerns about what he believes is a ‘far-right’ influence in debates over

A Derry mother has made an emotional plea to those who fired a shot through her child’s bedroom window to explain their actions. Speaking on today’s Nine til Noon Show, Katie recalled how on Sunday last, three masked men reportedly attempted to enter her home before firing a shot through a bedroom window of the

A petition of over 300 signatures by Donegal residents calling for the reinstatement of the Rehabilitative Training Allowance has been presented to the Health Minister’s office today. The petition was handed over by Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle and represents calls from staff, service users and families of the National Learning Network in Letterkenny who Deputy

Ulster Bank says it is having problems processing payments for some customers. In a series of tweets, the bank says there are delays applying credits to some accounts. Ulster Bank says it is investigating the issue. It’s not clear how many customers have been affected by the problem. Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty is calling on

The first draft of a Conservation Management plan for Grianan of Aileach should be available to Donegal County Council within a week. Architects appointed by the OPW have confirmed in a letter to the council that they expect the document to be ready by the end of October. Cllr Jack Murray says he was becoming

Drivers are being urged not to take advantage of a strike by speed-camera staff over the Bank Holiday weekend. At least half of Go Safe’s vans will be affected by three days of industrial action from tomorrow at 9am. Fianna Fáil’s transport spokesperson Marc MacSharry, is calling for talks between both sides today. But the

As the clocks go back this weekend, the Donegal Road Safety Working Group is reminding all road users to take extra care with winter fast approaching. Drivers are being urged to be mindful during the dark mornings and evenings and to ensure vehicles are fit for winter conditions. Meanwhile, pedestrians and cyclists are asked to

The Inishowen Municipal District has agreed a budget for the coming year, but the figures have not been published. At a private workshop, members agreed on a range of measures which they believe are necessary for the peninsula, but the proposals are dependent on the resources of the County Council, and have been described as

Donegal Deputy Charlie McConalogue has committed to keep the pressure on the Department of Education to ensure works at Moville Community College are progressed as quickly as possible. The Education Minister told Deputy McConalogue that he was concious of the project and the efforts from the local community to help progress it. In reponse to

The Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation has been told there is an urgent need for financial supports for the tourism and retail sector in Donegal as the uncertainty of Brexit continues to loom. Minister Heather Humphreys has appeared before an Oireachtas Committee, during which Donegal Senator Padraig MacLochlainn spoke of the profound impact Brexit

Community Development Minister Michael Ring has said there will be more funding announced next year for Local Improvement Schemes, but told the Dail today the way the scheme is administered will be reviewed. Minister Ring told TDs that of the money allocated in February this year, just under 20% of it has been drawn down

    The Housing Minister has confirmed that the Mica Redress Scheme does not have to go back to cabinet for consideration and is in the final stages. It follows an update earlier this week which indicated that the scheme was with the Attorney General for final review and sign off. In the Dail last

  It has taken an ambulance more than an hour to arrive at a life-threatening emergency in Donegal six times this year. The longest wait in the county was almost 1 hour and 35 minutes, according to details released under the Freedom of Information Act, There were 123 response times of over 60 minutes right

  Border communities have already been badly affected economically by the prospect of Brexit. According to a study by the Oireachtas committee on the Good Friday Agreement, there are also serious concerns about the future of EU funding after the UK leaves the EU. The report found border communities are lagging behind other parts of

  People in Greencastle should notice major improvements in the quality of their drinking water from today, as the new east Inishowen Supply Scheme finally comes on line. Water will now be supplied to the region from the Fullerton Pollan Dam, ending a long campaign to bring better water to Greencastle and its environs. The

  The Irish Wind Energy Association says community organisations in Donegal received over €231,000 from wind farms in the county last year. A report on Community Investment presented last evening at the association’s annual conference shows sports clubs, scouting groups, local schools and heritage projects were among those who benefited in the county. Nationally, the