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It’s been claimed that unregulated waste disposal services could be leading to vast illegal dumping in Donegal. It’s understood that there are some services advertised locally online which only provide a telephone number, leading to suspicions that they are ‘rogue services’. Cllr Adrian Glackin says it’s possible that the waste being collected is not being […]

  There are further calls to prioritise North Inishowen with adequate ambulance cover following yesterday’s news that a day time base is to be established in Buncrana. Stark figures revealed earlier this year showed that between 2016 and 2018, 54% of those who had to wait for over an hour for an ambulance were located

A Donegal Deputy has blasted the Government over what he says is the ongoing failure to tackle the hospital overcrowding crisis. Deputy Pearse Doherty was speaking in the Dail this week as the number of patients on trolleys hit record highs with 81 people waiting on a bed at University Hospital Limerick on Wednesday. He

Three Ireland has announced that it will not be re-introducing roaming charges post-Brexit. Speaking after the announcement, the company’s CEO, Robert Finnegan said the reintroduction of roaming charges is a real concern especially for those living in border areas and for customers who travel regularly to the UK. Castlefin Councillor Gary Doherty has welcomed Three’s

Police are currently at the scene of a security alert in the Fern Park area of Derry following the discovery of a suspicious object this afternoon. A number of homes have been evacuated and a number of roads in the area have been closed.. Cllr Brian Tierney says once again people in the Galliagh area

Concern’s been expressed that Sligo Airport’s ability to act as a base for Rescue 118 may be compromised because of a lack of funding. The helicopter covers the West and North West coastline, as well as providing medivac and other services across the wider region. However, Shane Ellis, a Leitrim based Fianna Fail representative says

  Minister Joe McHugh has confirmed that Cllr Frank McBrearty has in fact applied to join Fine Gael and that that his application is now being considered. Cllr Martin Harley previously stated on Highland Radio that he would consider his position within the party if Cllr McBrearty were added to the party ticket. Cllr Harley

It’s been confirmed this morning that half of the 12 additional ambulance personnel being deployed to the North West this year are to be based in Inishowen. Earlier this wee in the Dail, Minister Finian McGrath confirmed that extra resources have been approved in response to a motion from Sligo, Leitrim and South Donegal Deputy

  Serious concern has been raised over the future of Buncrana Tidy Towns Committee. It’s understood that there’s major discontent among members of the committee over what they say is a lack of support and resources from Donegal County Council Despite a commitment that resources would not be scaled back after the abolishment of the

  The ongoing insurance cost crisis is forcing many small businesses to close their doors for good. That’s according to The Alliance for Insurance Reform, who say the lack of political will to tackle the issue is adding to the problem. They’re before the Oireachtas Finance Committee along with ISME today, to demand rapid action.

  A planning application for the development of the Sliabh Liag Distillery in Ardara will be submitted to Donegal County Council next week. The new €6 million development on the Show Field in Ardara is scheduled to commence later this year, subject to planning approval, with distilling operations due to start in 2020 and 40

  12 additional ambulance personnel are to be deployed to the North West this year. Minister Finian McGrath confirmed that extra resources have been approved in response to South Donegal Deputy Eamon Scanlon who raised the need for an increased emergency ambulance service in the region. Deputy Scalon told the Dail that more ambulance fleets

  A second autism unit has been approved for St Crona’s National School, Dungloe. Donegal Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher welcomed the confirmation that the unit will be operational by September 2019 which he says is vital in meeting the demand for the service. An additional teacher and two SNAs will also be hired as

The Western Regional Manager of The Courts Service Brendan Mc Donald is in Donegal for two days, with a visit to Carndonagh promised as part of his visit. Mr Mc Donald will be assessing the situation at Carndonagh Courthouse, which is closed pending necessary repairs, as well as the suitability of Colgan Hall as a

As speculation persists in the Stranorlar Municipal that Cllr Frank Mc Brearty may join Fine Gael and contest May’s local election for the party, sitting Councillor Martin Harley confirmed to Highland Radio today that he has not ruled out leaving the party and running as an independent. On the Nine til Noon show a short

Gardai have committed to improving the community text alert system in the Twin Towns. A campaign is to begin shortly with a view towards including parts of the Stranorlar and Ballybofey areas which are not yet covered by text alert while efforts are to be made to better communication with text alert groups. An information

  There are calls for Inishowen to be a top priority as part of the county’s bid for a slice of tourism funding. Through the Failte Ireland scheme announced this week, every local authority in the country will be able to bid for funding of between €250,000 and €500,000 to develop up to two towns

  It’s been confirmed that planning permission has been granted for a new €2.5 million primary health care centre in Dunfanaghy, with construction set to get underway within six to eight weeks. Local election candidate Michael McClafferty, a long time campaigner for the new centre, says that assuming there are no delays, the work should

The Government has once again failed to clarify its position in relation to funding the refurbishment and extension of Donegal’s three community hospitals. In a cross-party representation in the Dail yesterday, Donegal Deputies Pat the Cope Gallagher, Pearse Doherty and Charlie McConalogue pressed Minister Finian McGrath for a commitment that work at the hospitals would

There are calls on Donegal County Council to provide more dog fouling bins in and around Letterkenny as a matter of urgency. The issue is said to be escalating once again with numerous mothers complaining that their children’s pram has fallen victim to dog faeces on footpaths in the town. While acknowledging that the majority

  Minister Joe Mc Hugh says there is potential for more development at Letterkenny University Hospital, and he’s hopeful there will be further improvements announced in the near future. He was speaking after confirmation yesterday afternoon that the appointment of a permanent second breast surgeon has been confirmed, and the recruitment process has already begun.