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CE Scheme Supervisors to strike over pension row

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

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Government must take initiative on Brexit insurance cards – Blaney

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

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No commitment given on funding for iCare and Bluestacks in Seanad

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

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Report says air quality poses no risk to public following Buncrana fire

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

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Operation targeting distribution of child pornography takes place in Donegal

Two addresses in Donegal have been searched as part of an on-going search and recovery operation by Gardai targeting suspects involved in the possession and distribution of Child Pornography. A total of 23 properties nationwide have been searched as part of Operation Ketch 5 which took place between 1st and 4th February under warrant issued

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Emergency services dealing with crash on main L’kenny to Lifford Rd

Emergency services are currently at the scene of a crash on the main Letterkenny to Lifford Road. The two car collision occurred shortly before 12 noon at Ballyholey. The Donegal Fire Service and ambulance have been dispatched to the scene. Traffic is currently down to one lane with motorists advised to take care on approach

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Striking nurses’ resolve is strong at LUH – INMO

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

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Minister to be pressed on funding for Donegal special needs services

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

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Second 24 hour INMO strike getting underway today

The Saolta University Health Care Group says today’s industrial action by the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation will have a significant impact on patient servies across the groups hospitals. The industrial action is planned to take place at all public hospitals, healthcare facilities and community healthcare services from 8am this morning until 8am tomorrow morning.

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Questions over Donegal Cork Double at Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Donegal’s double header with Cork at Pairc Uí Chaoimh in mid-March could be in doubt. The Cork County Board have conceded the pitch will need replacing later this year, saying it’s unacceptable in its current state. The surface was badly chewed-up after Sunday’s double header and the Cork board have decided to move Saturday-week’s hurling

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€68,000 secured for local digital projects in Donegal

€250,000 in funding has been announced for local digital projects across the country. It is part of the Digital Innovation Programme which is aimed at providing resources to local communities. Funding will go to projects in Wicklow, Dublin, Cork City, Kildare, Mayo, Offaly and Clare with Donegal securing €68,000. The initiatives range from autism focused

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May to visit NI for border discussions with local businesses

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…………..

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Second Breast Surgeon post at LUH should be permanent – Doherty

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

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Casey says he will contest the next General Election in Donegal

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

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Council orders demolition of “illegal” Lifford filling station

It’s reported that the owners of a filling station close to the Lifford Strabane border have been order to demolish it because it was allegedly built without planning permission, and is therefore illegal. The Donegal News reports this morning that the order was served in October on Daly Brothers (Lifford) Ltd., Daly Brothers (Retail) Ltd.,

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