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ETB & Council ‘kept in dark’ over three school campus plans

  An Inishowen councillor says there needs to be more communication between the Department of Education and the Donegal Education and Training Board on the issue of the proposed Three School Campus in Buncrana. There are fears the plans may be delayed even further after the site was sold late last year, but Cllr Albert

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‘People are at the end of their tether with mica’- O’Donnell

There are urgent calls on Donegal County Council to improve on its social housing stock. It follows claims that some dwellings are experiencing severe issues with damp as a result of mica block defects. Coupled with this, residents who are attempting to buy their house outright are said to be finding it near impossible to

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North South collaboration must be protected post Brexit, says Minister

  The Education Minister says the North South collaboration between higher education institutes must be protected post Brexit. Minister Joe McHugh was addressing the Seanad yesterday where he confirmed that Irish students attending higher education institutes in the UK would be eligible for SUSI grants post-Brexit and vice versa. He told Senators during discussions on

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Carndonagh needs a temporary court venue – Doherty

Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan has confirmed that Carndonagh District Court will sit in Buncrana next week, and has given no indication that an alternative venue will be sourced in Carndonagh itself while essential repair works are undertaken. The minister was questioned on the matter by Deputy Pearse Doherty, who asked him to ensure a venue

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Coleraine CG station broken into and ransacked

The Coleraine Coastguard has had to suspend their service today after the station was targeted in an overnight burglary. Investigations are continuing after the building was broken into and ransacked resulting in the Coleraine Coastguard being declared off line until the PSNI conclude investigations and until equipment is deemed safe to use. The Coastguard says

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Saville wrong to suggest families didn’t want prosecutions – BSMC

The Bloody Sunday March Committee has said Lord Saville was misinformed if he was told the victims’ families did not want prosecutions. In a statement, spokesperson Kate Nash said Lord Saville and others may have been given the impression that the families wouldn’t pursue prosecutions. If so, whoever gave him that impression was not speaking

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Concern over impact of controversial fishing laws on Donegal industry

  Serious concern has been raised over proposed new fishing laws and what impact they may have on the Donegal industry. It’s been claimed that the government have parked controversial legislation for two years while also failing to consult with the fishing organisations. It has led to calls for a delay in bringing forward legislation

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Errigal College gets green light for state of the art school

  The Education Minister has confirmed that Errigal College in Letterkenny has been given the go ahead for a state of the art major new school building project. Officials in the Department of Education and Skills have assessed plans and approved the construction project, including an extension and refurbishment of the old school building. Donegal

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Mixed reaction to passing of controversial gaming motion

There’s been a mixed reaction to the passing of the controversial gaming motion in Letterkenny and Inishowen.  Councillors in both Municipal Districts voted yesterday to allow the legalisation of gaming machines. The vote and imminent change in by-law will give a green a light to slot machine operators in both areas, who had been restricted

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Council officials urged to seek meeting with Minister on flood repairs

  Donegal County Council officials are being urged to seek an immediate meeting with Minister Kevin Boxer Moran to discuss where the responsibility lies for flood repairs. This week’s Municipal District Meeting was told that a new Flood Prevention group which has formed in Buncrana is also seeking discussions with the minister. Cllr Martin Mc

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Letterkenny MD votes in favour of legalising gaming machines

Members of the Letterkenny MD have voted in favour legalizing gaming machines in and around the town. The measure was adopted 6 votes to 3 this evening. Its after an intense discussion in the council chamber by local representatives. Donegal County Council received a total of 96 submissions from a recent public consultation however it’s

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Irish Amusement Trade Association welcomes legalising of gaming machines

The Irish Amusement Trade Association has welcomed the legalising of gaming machines in Inishowen. At today’s municipal meeting, a motion was passed by five votes to four. Donal Carey is a member of Irish Amusement Trade Association. He addressed councillors in Inishowen in December which initiated a vote on the motion taking place. He has

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Council accused of unequal treatment towards Glenties MD

A West Donegal Councillor has hit out at Donegal County Council over serious concern that the Glenties Municipal District is not seen as an equal to other MDs. It was proposed that today’s Municipal meeting in Glenties be adjourned due to some council officials being absent, that proposal was withdrawn and the meeting proceeded. However,

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Cllrs to discuss changes to gaming laws for Letterkenny & Inishowen

  Two Municipal Districts in Donegal are to discuss changes to by-laws today which could clear the way for gaming arcades to operate legally. Councillors in Letterkenny and Inishowen will decide whether or not to adopt Part Three of the Gaming and Lotteries Act. It follows the publication of notices and the calling of a

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British PM secures “legally binding” changes to backstop

  The British Prime Minister says she’s secured “legally binding” changes to the backstop in Brexit negotiations. Theresa May held talks with EU officials in Strasbourg last night – and received assurances that the measure aimed at avoiding a hard border would not be permanent. British MPs will now have to back the proposals when

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