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Fire service could be used to assist ambulance service

Donegal’s Fire and Rescue Service personnel could soon be deployed as first responders to assist the National Ambulance Service. The NAS has confirmed that personnel can be used to assist in cardiac arrest calls. Requests for the dispatch of the fire service must be granted by Donegal County Council. Donegal Deputy Padraig MacLochlainn is encouraging

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Gardai continue to appeal for information relating to fatal St Johnston crash

Investigations are continuing into a fatal crash in St Johnston last week which claimed the life of Patrick Dooher of Porthall who was in his 20s. On Thursday night last at around 9pm two vehicles collided in the Dundee area. A woman was also badly injured during the crash. Gardai Niall Maguire is appealing to

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Hospitals in Derry and Enniskillen under severe pressure

The Western Health and Social Care Trust is currently under severe pressure due to staff shortages. The Trust has issued an urgent appeal for staff as services at Altnagelvin and South West Acute Hospitals remain extremely challenged. They say maintaining bed capacity across all hospital settings is crucial. The urgent appeal is for any staff,

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Reopening of schools on the agenda as officials and union representatives meet

Education officials, union representatives and management bodies will meet today to discuss the reopening of schools. The Association of Secondary Teachers say it’s deeply concerned the Education Minister’s going ahead with Thursday’s reopening without putting additional Covid safety measures in place. The teachers union’s calling for staggered re-opening dates at at time when many staff

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Government leaders to meet to assess Covid-19 situation in Ireland

Coalition leaders are to meet later to assess the current Covid situation. A shortening of the isolation period for close contacts is expected to be among the measures considered. It comes as the country battles record infection rates and rising hospital admissions due to Omicron. 16,986 new Covid cases were confirmed yesterday, while 804 people

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Lucky escape after lorry hits house in Newtowncunningham

A lorry driver and a local family had a lucky escape, following a crash in Newtowncunningham at approximately 7:30 this morning. Reportedly the lorry skidded off the road, and subsequently struck a house. While the lorry sustained some damage, it’s believed the house only received minor damage. The driver of the lorry was taken to

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No walk-ins for 16-29 year old booster vaccinations to be offered

The head of the HSE’s vaccination programme says boosters for people aged 16 to 29 will remain by appointment as it’s rolled out over the coming days. A small number of clinics began administering third doses to the cohort today in Tipperary, Clare and Limerick. The HSE’s Damien McCallion says that will be expanded to

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Inishowen Football League announce delayed restart of the league

The Inishowen Football League Management Committee, after consultation with all clubs, have decided to delay the restart of the league programme due to the high level of Covid infection in the community. The fixtures will recommence on Sunday 23rd January. All clubs within the league were contacted and over 75%  voted to take the course

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Positive antigen test will now allow for Enhanced Illness Benefit payments

The Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphreys has announced an adjustment to the documentation required to receive the 350 euro Enhanced Illness Benefit. The Department of Social Protection will now accept confirmation from the HSE that you have ordered an antigen test, a text message from the HSE that you are a close contact, or

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INMO calls for all non-emergency hospital procedures to be stopped

The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation has called for all non-emergency procedures in hospitals to be stopped in response to the recent spike in Covid-19 cases and admissions. They’ve also called for more measures to be implemented to better protect hospital staff from Covid-19, as it’s been reported that hundreds of healthcare workers are currently

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Concerns raised by teachers’ unions over school re-opening

As schools prepare to open their doors after the Christmas break, secondary school teachers have expressed concern at the growing numbers of Covid cases. Education Minister Norma Foley and public health officials are due to meet to discuss the situation early next week, before schools return on Thursday. The president of the Association of Secondary

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Fears Omicron will overwhelm health service as LUH battles Covid outbreak

There are fears that the speed at which the Omicron variant is spreading throughout communities will put even more pressure on hospitals. Hundreds of hospital staff are currently on Covid-related sick leave, while existing staff are prioritising Emergency and Covid care. Letterkenny University Hospital has been one of the most overcrowded hospitals in the state

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Covid cases double within a week across the Saolta group

The number of people infected with Covid 19 is down slightly, with 20,110 cases confirmed this afternoon. There are 682 patients with Covid-19 in hospital today, an increase of 63 on the same time yesterday. 86 people are being treated in ICU, that’s down 2 on yesterday. Most recent available figures for Letterkenny University Hospital

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