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  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 […]

  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:

There are renewed calls for a review of speed limits in Muff after another collision last week. Cllr Terry Crossan says there transition from 100 kilometres an hour, to 60 and then to 50 on the Quigley’s Point side of Muff is very short, and that is a cause for concern. There have already been

  It’s emerged that over 100 dead animals are waiting to be collected from farms across Donegal. The issue is said to centre on an ongoing dispute between the Department of Agriculture and local knackery operators. Donegal Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher is to ask the Agriculture Minister what interim measures he has taken to

A significant investment is to be unveiled by Aurivo today in its milk processing facility in Killygordon. The opening is a key component of Aurivo’s Engage 2022 strategic growth plan. Education Minister Joe McHugh is attending today’s event. He says that the investment is a clear indication of the company’s commitment to Donegal and it

  More needs to be done to streamline the planning application system in Inishowen, according to the Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council. Speaking at a recent Municipal District Meeting, Cllr Nicholas Crossan says applications from the peninsula have the lowest chance of success, compared to other areas in Donegal. He says it’s clear from his

  Major safety concerns over Windyhall Road in Letterkenny have been brought to the fore again. Due to numerous road works currently underway in the town, the narrow road is said to have become a popular route for motorists seeking to escape the traffic backlog. However, the road, which has already been hailed as hazardous

  The Donegal GRA spokesperson says it is bordering on scandal the fact that the fleet of vehicles available to Gardai in Donegal is to be reduced. 13 of the 50 available vehicles which are either at end of life or nearing end of life are to be made redundant. Brendan O’Connor says they have

    Donegal Senator Padraig MacLochlainn has launched a billboard campaign for the reopening of beds at Letterkenny University Hospital ahead of Budget 2020. Following the budget last year, a commitment was given by Government to reopen the short stay ward at the hospital and to recruit the necessary staff to facilitate it. However, Senator

  The Irish Unity debate is back in the news after a weekend opinion poll showed UK voters would widely support a referendum on the Northern Ireland border. The BMG survey for The London Independent found more than half of those polled supported putting Irish unity to the people, while 19 percent were against. Sinn

The rollout of the National Broadband Plan will be delayed again as TDs look at reviewing how the contract was awarded. The government hoped to sign a contract with the preferred bidder, Granahan McCourt, in time for an announcement at this week’s National Ploughing Championship. Minister for Communications, Richard Bruton, says the contract process cannot

There’s concern that the Newmills Corn and Flax Mills is not being utilised to its full potential. Visitor numbers are said to be significantly lower to the mills when compared to other tourist destinations in the county. The Council has committed to engage with the OPW in a bid to explore the issue further. Local

The IFA President says he is hopeful talks to resolve the beef dispute will conclude today. Joe Healy says the ball is very firmly back in the court of Agriculture Minister and the meat processors. The seven farming organisations proposed a fresh set of proposals to the Agriculture Minister this morning. IFA President Joe Healy

The Brexit Secretary says a new withdrawal deal with the European Union is getting closer. Stephen Barclay, who’s meeting EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier tomorrow, says a “landing zone” is in sight. Some are concerned that if the British leave without a deal, medicine supplies could be disrupted. But Mr Barclay says plans are being