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The Government has been accused of hiding behind figures instead of tackling the growing child homelessness crisis. Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty has told the Dail that the Government is failing to focus on the people behind the statistics. 3,848 children were recorded homeless during the month of August this year, 20 in Donegal. Deputy Doherty

  The mother of murdered Danielle McLaughlin has expressed her dismay over what’s been described as a lack of progress on promises made to her by the Taoiseach. Danielle was killed while backpacking in India in 2017. Despite commitments made by Leo Varadkar last year of a family liaison officer and counselling services for Danielle’s

  There are further warnings over severe disruption for Donegal fishermen post Brexit. Inishowen based fisherman Michael Cavanagh believes that everyone around that negotiating table is continuously ignoring the issues facing the sector in the months to come. It comes following reports of tensions already on the rise at sea. Speaking on today’s Nine Till

  It’s anticipated a €2.5 million investment will drive the LYIT’s ambition to become a university and intensify cross-border links. The allocation was made under the Higher Education Authority with some €2m being made available to progress the Connacht Ulster Alliance. Another €500,000 is being invested in LYIT as part of its deepening links with

  Hundreds of people gathered at various border crossings in Donegal last night amid ongoing concerns over the potential impact Brexit will have on communities there. The demonstrations were organised by Border Communities Against Brexit, with protestors holding candles and standing in silence as to highlight their opposition to what a potential deal may have in

  17 events are to take place across the country today to help women starting a business. They’re being held in Donegal, Galway, Sligo and more to celebrate National Women’s Enterprise Day. There’s been an 18 per cent jump in the number of women leading businesses who attend training by Local Enterprise offices. Enterprise spokesperson

  Further clarity is said to have cast doubt on Seaview Respite Centre in Mountcharles opening in November. The HSE stated earlier this week that the centre would be handed over to Rehab care next month following the completion of the final stages of fire compliance works. In an additional update received by Donegal Deputy

  The Central Bank is going to look at the issue of insurers charging current customers more than new ones. It’s expected to look at whether insurance companies are using data to target particular customers who are less likely to challenge insurance quotes. Donegal Deputy and Sinn Féin’s Finance Spokesman Pearse Doherty is calling for

  Ballybofey Garda Station has finally received a replacement patrol car. The station has been without one since the beginning of the year, after the previous vehicle used by the policing unit there reached end of life. Milford Garda Station has also been sanctioned a new car. Donegal GRA Representative Brendan O’Connor says it’s long

  Protests are to be held this evening at border crossings across the country. The protests, organised by Border Communities Against Brexit are to get underway at 8pm including at Killea, Bridgend, Muff and Lifford. It comes ahead of a crucial European Council summit tomorrow. Local Spokesperson Tom Murray is calling on communities to take

  It’s imperative that everyone affected by the new bus service from Letterkenny to north Inishowen voice their concerns ahead of what’s been described as a crucial meeting this week. That’s according to the Cathaoirleach of the Inishowen Municipal District Cllr Martin McDermott. He along with other public representatives are due to meet with Local

  Two Donegal projects which will result in what’s described as vital upgraded water works have been sanctioned funding. Almost 662,000 euro has been granted for works in Dunlewey while Tory Island is to receive over 260,000. Details of when exactly work will commence have yet to be released. Cllr Michael Cholm MacGiolla Easbuig says

  A new centre for asylum seekers is expected to open in Co. Leitrim in the next few weeks. It’ll see 20 three and four bed apartments made available to families in Ballinamore. In a statement, the Department of Justice confirmed it’s working to secure new accommodation, but it hasn’t confirmed locations. Sligo/Leitrim TD Martin

  A Donegal Deputy has told the Agriculture Minister that talking about and debating schemes for farmers does not put bread on the table. Deputy Charlie McConalogue was speaking yesterday during parliamentary questions as he raised the ongoing income crisis for beef farmers. The Fianna Fail Agriculture Spokesperson hit out at the Government over the

  The HSE has confirmed that Seaview Respite House will not reopen until November due to further delays in the handing over of the facility to Rehabcare. The respite care service based in Mountcharles was due to reopen in July. Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle says no reason was given for the delay except an update

The Taoiseach says he will raise the Emma De Souza case with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson this week. Its after the British Home Office won an appeal against an immigration case taken by the Derry woman. It effectively means people in Northern Ireland remain British under UK law, even if they identify as Irish.