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Further concern in Donegal over new rules to install water connections

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 […]

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Extra Garda presence for Glencolmcille Cabinet meeting ‘ironic’

  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

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Cabinet meeting in Donegal needs to be of substance – Doherty

  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

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Appeal launched after elderly man assaulted in Strabane

  Police are appealing for witnesses after an elderly man was assaulted in Strabane.  The incident happened yesterday afternoon at around 4.30pm in the area of the Melvin Sports Complex in the town. It’s understood that three youths approached the man and assaulted him before running off and throwing away his hat. Police have described it

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Donegal patients wait over two years for Speech & Language Therapy

  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

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Council told workshop necessary to discuss waste issues in Donegal

  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

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Bill to reduce independent ration station levy signed off by Cabinet

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

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GAA Programme – Maxi Curran, Brian McEniff & Barry O’Shea

The GAA Programme in association with Michael Murphy Sports and Leisure, is broadcast every Wednesday from 8.30pm – 9pm. On this week’s programme, Tom Comack is joined by former Donegal manager Brian McEniff and former Kerry All-Ireland winning fullback Barry O’Shea to reflect on last Sunday’s much heralded Donegal, Kerry draw in the All-Ireland championship.

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Council, Full Responsibility for Mica Redress Scheme, Highland Radio, News, Letterkenny, Donegal

Council to take full responsibility for Mica Redress Scheme

  It was also confirmed by Government officials that Donegal County Council will take full responsibility for the Mica Redress Scheme. The strategy for the implementation of the scheme has not yet been finalised but the local authority hopes applications will open early Autumn. Speaking at last nights meeting, Cathaoirleach of the Inishowen Municipal District

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Social housing rent directed towards local road projects – Claim

  It’s been claimed that two thirds of social housing rent collected by Donegal County Council is being directed towards funding road projects. The local authority collects between €11 million and €12 million in rents per annum. Lifford/ Stranorlar Municipal District Councillor Patrick McGowan is calling on the Council to end this practice and take

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Returning emigrants penalised under driving licence arrangements

  A South Donegal Deputy believes returning emigrants are being unfairly penalised under the current driving licence arrangements. Fianna Fáil spokesperson on Transport, Tourism, and Sport Deputy Marc Mac Sharry says the current system is discriminatory and makes no sense. Irish people returning from the US cannot exchange their valid American driving licence for the

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St Joseph's Community Hospital, Stranorlar

Hospital Action Group says not enough notice was given of Daly meeting

The Save Our St Joseph’s Hospital Action Group has hit out at the short period of notice given ahead of a proposed meeting with Junior Minister Jim Daly. The meeting never happened. The Minister with responsibility for Mental Health and Older People was reportedly in Donegal yesterday and had offered to meet with the Action

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New fire engine, Officially handed over to Gaoth Dobhair, Fire brigade, Highland Radio News, Letterkenny, Donegal

New fire engine officially handed over to Gaoth Dobhair Fire Brigade

A new €450K Fire Engine has been officially handed over today to Gaoth Dobhair Fire Brigade today Elected representatives, Council officials, members of the Fire Brigade along with family, friends and members of the community came along to mark the official handing over of the new state of the art Fire Engine to Gaoth Dobhair

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Casey only presidential candidate to have all expenses reimbursed

Peter Casey and President Michael D Higgins were the only two candidates, that took part in this years Presidential election, to have all or some of their expenses reimbursed. Figures released today also show that Mr Casey, despite finishing second, spent the least of all candidates on his election campaign. Independent candidate Joan Freeman had

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MacGill, Brexit, Climate Change & Sectarianism, Highland Radio, Letterkenny, Donegal

Climate disruption is this generation’s ‘biggest challenge’ – Bruton

Minister Richard Bruton told the MacGill Summer School this morning that climate disruption is the biggest challenge facing this generation. Previously Ireland set a target of a 20% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2020. However current forecasts suggest that only a 1% reduction will be delivered. He said Ireland has not been lacking in

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Irish Hospital Consultants Association, Logo, Highland Radio, Logo, News, Letterkenny, Donegal

Six psychiatric consultant posts in Donegal filled by locums – IHCA

There are six permanent Consultant Psychiatry Posts in the Donegal Mental Health service which are either unfilled or temporarily filled. Two of the posts are in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, two in General Adult Psychiatry, one in Liaison Psychiatry, and one in Old Age Psychiatry. The Irish Hospital Consultant’s Association four of the posts in

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Emergency services at scene of road traffic collision in Donegal Town

  Emergency services are currently at the scene of a road traffic collision in Donegal Town. The crash happened near Donegal Castle just before 9.30am this morning. It’s understood that one car is currently on its roof, blocking part of Tir Chonaill Street. Details of injuries are not yet known at this stage. Motorists are

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Council workshop to discuss Irish Water connection issues

A Donegal councillor says Irish Water should allow the local authority carry out some connections, claiming that people are being quoted exorbitant amounts of money for what should be reasonably straightforward jobs. Cllr Michael Naughton says a workshop is needed to discuss issues with Irish Water right across the county. According to Cllr Naughton, rules

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