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Fianna Fáil’s Timmy Dooley and Niall Collins have been stood down from the party’s front bench over the Dáil votes controversy. It’s after deputy Dooley was found to have voted on six matters in the Dáil, despite not being present in the chamber. The Clare TD claimed deputy Collins placed the votes on his behalf, […]

EU leaders are considering a request from Boris Johnson to grant an extension to the UK’s departure date. But its chief negotiator, Michel Barnier, has suggested a reply won’t be immediate. It’s after the British Prime Minister wrote to European leaders last night asking for a delay. The British Government has confirmed it’s going to

The 2020 European Transplant and Dialysis Sports Championships are coming to Ireland. The Irish Kidney Association is hosting the event in Dublin in August of next year. Competitors from over 20 countries will participate in 13 different sports. National Projects Manager for the Irish Kidney Association, Colin White, says it shows the importance of organ

Over 1,000 people are expected to attend an event today to showcase the accomplishments of young people with disabilities. Beyond Limits takes place in Croke Park with guest speakers including Mark Pollock, Joanne O’Riordan, and Adam Harris. It’s organised by the Ombudsman for Children’s Office to raise awareness of the rights of children and young

The future of Brexit will be decided in the House of Commons this afternoon. MPs will vote on the revised withdrawal agreement negotiated by the EU and Boris Johnson. If it’s passed the deal will go on for ratification. If it fails a further extension or a no-deal Brexit could be on the cards. Taoiseach

Donegal County Council say they have started monitoring weather conditions for the 2019/2020 winter season. Daily updates on gritting activities will this year again be provided via the Councils social media platforms and on the Map Alerter as well as the Council’s interactive map on their website. Michaela Clarke has more:

Setting minimum alcohol prices would protect young people. That’s the message from students who want Health Minister Simon Harris to ‘enact the act’ that was passed last year. The Public Health Alcohol Bill is being introduced in stages, with the promotion of alcohol within 200 metres of schools to be banned from next month. There

  Some progress has been made to improve the current Letterkenny to North Inishowen bus service. Following a key meeting today, Local Link has agreed to reinstate all services from Moville to Letterkenny and is willing to connect that to Greencastle It’s also been confirmed that McGonagle coaches will add an afternoon route from Buncrana

  There are major fears that if Government funding for both Arranmore and Gola Island is not spent by years end, it’ll be lost entirely. Donegal County Council is to receive just over 110 thousand euro to carry out the works on the islands road infrastructure. There has been on-going concern over the serious state

  It’s hoped that a key meeting this morning between TDs, local representatives and Local Link will determine how best to resolve major issues with the new Letterkenny to North Inishowen bus service. It’s understood that the main sticking points with service users include drop off points and pricing. The meeting is due to get

  The Killybegs Fisherman’s Organisation has welcomed a 41% boost to Ireland’s mackerel quota for 2020. The quota for next year has been raised to 78,000 tonnes – an increase of over 22,000 compared to 2019. These changes come after a review of mackerel quotas by the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea.

  There are calls for the Garda Overtime ban to be lifted over the Halloween period. The ban was introduced in September after the force faced the prospect of overspending on its budget. Sinn Féin TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh says Halloween is one of the busiest and most dangerous periods for frontline emergencies. With an

  A leading Donegal Garda Inspector has confirmed that speed detections in the county are up by a staggering 145%. The data is from the Donegal Roads policing unit alone and does not include detections made by GoSafe vans. Mobile phone usage behind the wheel is up 89% while seatbelt noncompliance is up 47%. The

  The Government has been given three weeks to sort out the consultant recruitment crisis – or face potential strike action. The Irish Medical Organisation says pay inequality has led to mass medical emigration which has led to more pressurised conditions. It says consultants are feeling increasingly frustrated at having to deliver care in a

    A further €800,000 has been granted for maintenance and renewal works on the main Laghey to Pettigo road in south Donegal. This is in addition to the €1.3m previously secured thus increasing the total allocation to €2.1m to date. Local Cllr Michèal Naughton believes the investment will significantly improve the level of service

  The Fianna Fail Agriculture Spokesperson has called for the Knowledge Transfer Scheme to be extended. Donegal Deputy Charlie McConalogue raised the programme with the Agriculture Minister due to a low take up from farmers across the country. The scheme has been open for applications as of 2016 and budgeted for up to 28,000 farmers