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Discussions underway on draft management programme for Errigal

  Discussions are taking place on the publication of a draft management programme for Errigal Mountain following the completion of the Ascent project. The project, which began in 2012, saw Donegal County Council and a number of European partners study upland conservation, and come up with strategies to protect their integrity while exploring their potential.

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Cautious welcome works progress at Moville Community College

  A cautious welcome has been given to the progress of works at Moville Community College. The Education Minister has confirmed that planning permission for the project is expected to be lodge this September or October. A new architect appointed earlier this year, is currently working with the existing design team to finalise the Stage

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Council urged to end process of buying houses on private market

A Donegal County Councillor is calling on the local authority to end the process of buying houses on the private market, and instead concentrate on building homes. Cllr Michael Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig was speaking at this week’s meeting of the Glenties Municipal District, at which members were told that 10 properties had been bought

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Gardai to ‘hold off’ on reorganising border divisions

  Gardai will ‘hold off’ on reorganising the border divisions as part of its new policing plan until there is more certainty over Brexit. Garda Commissioner Drew Harris also confirmed to the Oireachtas Justice Committee that Cavan is being considered for an Armed Support Unit as part of the forces preparations for a hard Brexit.

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Test restored to GPs would relieve pressures at LUH – McDaid

  A Donegal GP and former Junior Government Ministers says if certain tests were conducted by GPs it may relieve the pressures faced by Letterkenny University Hospital. Doctor Jimmy McDaid was reacting to the latest trolley watch report which shows that almost 40 people were awaiting in-patient beds at Letterkenny hospital this morning. Previously, GPs

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Government urged to address ‘neglect’ of offshore islands

  The Government is being urged to do more to protect and develop offshore Islands in Donegal and elsewhere. There’s further concern that islands have suffered decades of population decline due to underinvestment and a lack of services. A motion calling for an action plan for islands was debated in the Dail last night. It was

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Report highlights true extent of future coastal erosion at Ballyliffin

  The true extent of potential coastal erosion in Inishowen has been highlighted in a new report, resulting in recommendations that part of Ballyliffin Golf Club’s course be moved inland. The report recommended that no more sand or material was to be removed at both Lagg and Ballyliffin, and that both beaches be placed under

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Three due in court over dangerous driving incident in South Donegal

  Three men are due in court this morning following an incident of dangerous driving in Rossnowlagh. It’s understood that Gardai gave chase to a vehicle yesterday near Rossnowlagh beach and the men were later apprehended in the Laghey area. They were then taken to Ballyshannon Garda Station for questioning. All three, two aged 18

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Almost 40 people awaiting in-patient beds at LUH

  There were 37 people awaiting admission to Letterkenny University Hospital this morning according to the latest report from INMO with 11 on trolleys in its Emergency Department. The number is up significantly on yesterday’s figure of 26. Nationally, there were 521 people waiting at hospitals across the country with University Limerick the most overcrowded.

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Garda Commissioner to be questioned on proposed change in force

  The Oireachtas Justice Committee will question Garda Commissioner, Drew Harris, on his proposed organisational changes in the force later today. The Commissioner wants to reduce the number of Garda divisions from 28 to 19 to free up officers for more frontline duties. The Donegal Garda Division is to merge with Sligo and Leitrim as

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Vital Donegal services under threat of closure, Dail hears

  The Dail has heard that community-led projects in Donegal are under a constant threat of closure due to inadequate funding from Government. At the first Leaders’ Questions after the summer recess, Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle spoke of the struggles for Lifeline Inishowen, iCare and the Bluestacks Special Needs Foundation to keep their services operating

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Calls for conditions agreed at beef talks to be implemented

  The Fianna Fail Agriculture Spokesperson has called for conditions agreed at last weekend’s beef talks to be implemented as a matter of urgency. Speaking in the Dail last evening, Donegal Deputy Charlie McConalogue urged Agriculture Minister Michael Creed to promptly set up the taskforce to address the issue of transparency in the beef sector.

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Elderly in hospital for shorter periods if homecare available – ESRI

  New research from the ESRI has found that older people in hospital remain there for a shorter time if their local area has a better supply of home care and residential services. This is the first research of its kind since the government launched it’s ten year Sláintecare strategy. The Minister for Health has

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Sinn Fein ‘ready and waiting’ to work to restore Stormont

Sinn Féin’s vice-president says her party ‘stands ready and waiting’ to work with the DUP to restore the Stormont Assembly. There has been no devolved government in the North since power-sharing collapsed in January 2017. During the summer, talks were under way between Sinn Féin and the DUP to try to get it back up

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Appeal launched after burglary of house in Glendale Manor, L’Kenny

Gardaí are seeking information in relation to a burglary in Letterkenny. The incident happened on Tuesday evening last between 8.30pm and 9pm at Glendale Manor in Letterkenny. Entry was gained to the apartment through a side door that was forced open and a small sum of cash was stolen from the property. Garda Grainne Doherty

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Calls for school bus tickets issue to be addressed in Budget

  There’s concern that if the government does not increase investment in school bus services in the upcoming 2020 Budget, then they may have to dedicate more money to new school buildings instead. Its anticipated that an increase in the budget would address the lack of availability of concessionary school bus tickets, an issue that

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North West Slaintecare projects set to benefit from funding pot

  The Minister for Health has announced €20 million funding for 122 Slaintecare projects across the country. A number of projects across the North West are to benefit. Meanwhile, funding has also be made available for strategic initiatives targeting young people affected by substance misuse in the CHO1 area. 11 Slaintecare projects across the North

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Lack of road funding for Donegal’s islands brought back under spotlight

  The Government is again being urged to ensure roads on Donegal’s islands are granted the same level of funding as those on the mainland. Labour spokesperson for the Glenties Municipal District, Seamus Rodgers claims island roads such as those in Aranmore should receive regular maintenance, as they are frequented by large goods and service

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Record 14-hundred people homeless in rural Ireland, report finds

  A new report says a record 14-hundred people are homeless in rural Ireland. The Peter McVerry Trust is launching its findings at the National Ploughing Championships in Carlow later this morning. Francis Doherty, from the organisation, says very specific measures to tackle rural homelessness are also highlighted in the report:

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