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Local solution there to end three school campus debacle, says Minister

  The Education Minister believes there is a local solution to securing a site for the Three School Campus in Buncrana. In response to a Dail question posed by Donegal Deputy Charlie McConalogue asking for an update on the project, Minister McHugh said officials from the Department of Education and Donegal County Council remain engaged […]

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Donegal Garda awarded damages after being kicked in patrol car

A Donegal-based Garda has been awarded damages of just under €40,000 after being kicked and injured by a woman in a patrol car. 36 year old, Sinead McBride from Largenreagh, Downings described how she had suffered pain in her shoulder for more than three years and had difficulty nursing her children. Justice Tony O’Connor said

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GAA Programme – Mick McColgan, St Michael’s Hall of Fame

The GAA Programme in association with Michael Murphy Sports and Leisure, is broadcast every Wednesday from 8.30pm – 9pm. On this week’s programme Tom Comack’s special guest is St Michaels club man and former county player Mick McColgan. Mick was recently inducted into the St Michael’s Hall of Fame and he joins Tom to go

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Deputy Doherty tells Dail Simon Harris is not the man for the job

A Donegal Deputy has told the Dail that Ireland’s health service is in a state of absolute chaos. Deputy Pearse Doherty was speaking earlier as around 500 GPs hold a protest outside Leinster House calling for a reversal of cuts to the sector made during the recession. Deputy Doherty says with another strike by members

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Council’s new Business Support Unit to hold first meeting

A Business Support Unit is being established by Donegal County Council, with a meeting between business leaders and council officials. It’s envisaged that four such meetings will take place each year in different parts of the county. Officials are also promising a ‘concierge’ style service which will offered tailored support to existing business and potential

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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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