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Fianna Fáil’s calling for Tusla to have powers to immediately close childcare facilities. It’s after the RTÉ Investigates documentary into Hyde and Seek’s creches in Dublin. Tusla says it needs more powers to protect children, and it will appear before the Oireachtas children’s committee next Wednesday. Fianna Fáil’s spokesperson for children, Anne Rabbitte, was among

Donegal County Council has been told that the Glencar Road in Letterkenny should reopen by the end of next month. The road has been closed just above New Line Road as part of a massive programme of Irish Water works which are ongoing. This week, two way traffic returned to Circular Road, with restoration works

The Taoiseach says if Boris Johnson wants a Brexit deal he’ll have to row back on some of the things he’s said in the last few days. The new British Prime Minister has called for the backstop to be scrapped from any potential agreement. The two leaders have yet to speak since Mr Johnson was

The Tanaiste says the government will continue with its intense efforts to ensure Ireland is ready for a no-deal Brexit. Simon Coveney’s comments come after the new British Prime Minister yesterday committed to leaving the European Union on October 31st “whatever the circumstances”. Boris Johnson said the backstop must be taken out of the withdrawal

There’s further concern in Donegal over new rules applying to installing water connections. It emerged that a man living in West Donegal has been quoted almost 70 thousand euro by Irish Water to get a connection from his new house to the water main, short distance away. It follows similar claims made earlier this week

  A local GP is blaming a severe lack of sunshine in Donegal as the main reason behind the high number of patients with osteoporosis in the county. Doctor Martin Coyne described the levels of vitamin D coming out of the lab at Letterkenny University Hospital as ‘frightening’. He’s urging those at risk of low

  An extra Garda presence in Glencolmcille yesterday has been described as ‘ironic’ as it’s anticipated that Gardai there will be without a patrol car in the near future. Cabinet Ministers met in the village yesterday for their last meeting before summer recess with increased patrols and Gardai deployed to the area. However Donegal GRA

  It’s been claimed that failed economic and social policies of successive governments are to blame for a range of issues affecting Donegal. There’s concern that inequality and deprivation remain huge problems for the county and little is being done to counteract it. Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty made the comments after Cabinet Ministers met for

  Donegal has the highest number of patients waiting longer than two years for Speech and Language Therapy treatment. Figures obtained by Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty reveal that more than 520 people are currently on the waiting list for an appointment, 67 of them waiting over two years for an initial assessment. Senator Padraig MacLochlainn

  Donegal County Council says a workshop is necessary to discuss a number of issues relating to waste in the county. Cllr Michael Mc Mahon says there is are ongoing issues with illegal dumping, particularly in the vicinity of bottle banks and other amenities. Cllr Mc Mahon told members the council should also look at

Donegal County Council has been criticised over a lack of action on promoting tourism in East Donegal. The Cathaoirleach of the Lifford/ Stranorlar Municipal District questioned the Council on what progress has been made since his motion on tourism for East Donegal was passed at full council in March. In a reponse the local authority

The Cabinet has signed off on a bill that’ll see a levy placed on independent radio stations reduced by up to 50 per cent. The Broadcasting Amendment Bill was approved by ministers meeting in Donegal today. The Independent Broadcasters of Ireland has welcomed the move and say it follows a long campaign. They say they

Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Thursday July 25th:

The Taoiseach and the new British Prime Minister appear to be on a collision course over Brexit. In his first address to Parliament in the top job, Boris Johnson called for the complete removal of the backstop from the withdrawal agreement. Mr Johnson said that will be a key objective for him in negotiations with

Boris Johnson has claimed any Brexit deal must involve the Irish backstop being abolished. The new British prime minister today addressed the House of Commons for the first time. He repeated his pledge the UK will leave the EU on October 31st – with or without a deal. The EU has ruled out re-negotiating the

An investigation is continuing after Finn Park in Ballybofey was vandalised in recent days. Vandals burned part of the River End of the pitch while a fire hydrant was also ripped from its container. Attempts were also made to break in to the club shop. CCTV in the area is currently being examined and Aidan