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The Taoiseach is meeting with senior EU officials in Brussels today for talks on Brexit. Leo Varadkar will discuss contingency plans for a no-deal outcome and the support that will be needed from Europe in that case. Meanwhile, the British Prime Minister’s meeting Northern Ireland’s main parties later, before she goes to Brussels tomorrow for

A number of Community Employment supervisors and assistant supervisors in Donegal are set to strike on Monday February 18th. The one day nationwide strike will coincide with protests at the Department of Finance and six Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection regional offices – including Letterkenny. The industrial action is in response to a

A former Donegal Deputy has called on the Government to urgently address motorists’ concerns surrounding Brexit. Niall Blaney, who is currently seeking a nomination from Fianna Fail to contest the European elections representing the Midlands North West constituency says Central Government must step in now, ahead of the March 29th deadline and ensure motor insurance

The Minister with responsibility for disabilities has failed today to confirm what funding will be made available for two vital organisations in Donegal which provide services for children with intellectual disabilities. Minister Finian McGrath did however, confirm that the HSE’s National Service Planning Process for 2019 has been agreed with budgets currently being assigned to

Its been confirmed that there is no risk to public safety following concerns in relation to an asbestos roof damaged as a result of a major fire in Buncrana on Sunday night. A survey was carried out yesterday afternoon following the fire at Barr’s Drapery Shop and the Plaza on Upper Main Street. In an

A gofundme page has been established to raise funds for the rebuilding of the Plaza in Buncrana. The community facility was destroyed in Sunday night’s fire in Buncrana’s Upper Main Street, with a campaign now underway to ensure it can be reopened as quickly as possible. Sonia Mc Daid has family links with the Plaza,

The second in a series of 24 hour strikes by the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation is underway, with pickets at Letterkenny University Hospital and other community hospitals and health services across the North West. Emergency cover is being maintained, but all routine procedures and appointments have been cancelled. Ciaran Mc Laughlin is PRO of

The Minister with responsibility for Disabilities will again today, be pressed for a commitment to be given on recurrent funding for two organisations in Donegal which provide services for children with intellectual disabilites. Donegal Senator Padraig MacLochlainn will be raising the issue with Minister Finian McGrath this afternoon, its after he told the Seanad last

The proposed Carbon Tax has been described as an austerity tax which disproportionately affects middle and lower income households, and does not hit industrial polluters hard enough. Donegal Councillor Gary Doherty has told the council that until proper supports are in place to help people change their energy use and consumption, such a tax would

British Prime Minister Theresa May will use a speech in Northern Ireland later to insist she can get a Brexit deal agreed which honours commitments to avoid a hard border. She’s expected to recognise that it’s a “concerning time” for people in the North. But she will insist she can get the backing of MPs

Donegal County Council is to review its policies in relation to housing repair and maintenance, particularly in relation to common areas and facilities in estates. It’s on foot of a motion from Cllr Gerry Crawford, who told the council that there is an issue with the upkeep of roads, sewerage, and other services, and it

The British Prime Minister will visit the North tomorrow. Theresa May will meet local businesses as she tries to find alternative arrangements for the border after Brexit. She’s spoken with leave and remain supporting Conservative MPs today. Former Northern secretary Theresa Villiers says building a hard border won’t be necessary…………..

The HSE is being urged to come out and say whether or not the second Breast Consultant post at Letterkenny University Hospital is being made permanent. In late 2017, a second copnsultant was appointed on a locum basis, with the understanding that the position would be made permanent. However, after tabling Dail questions on the

Former Presidential Election candidate Peter Casey has confirmed he will not contest next May’s European Elections, but will run as an Independent candidate for the Donegal constituency at the next general election. Speaking on the Nine til Noon Show earlier today, Mr Casey said he believes the European project is going to collapse sooner rather

  Experts will today begin assessing the extent of the damage caused by last night’s fire in Buncrana, with Barr’s Drapery Shop and the Plaza believed to be very badly damaged. It’s unclear what damage, if any, has been caused to the Excelsior Bar, which adjoins the Plaza. The bar is owned by the Mc

There’s been a widespread welcome for the fact that the County Roads allocation announced on Friday last includes a commitment of €1 million euro for the Laghy to Pettigo road. The road has been on the agenda in the south of the county for some time, and a 2017 motion seeking funding to improve the

A Donegal councillor says the government is talking out of both aides of its mouth when it comes to the emigrant community. Cllr John Seamais O’Fearraigh says on the one hand, emigrants are being urged to come home, on the other hand, there are obstacles in terms of planning, drivers licences, bank accounts and other