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  The Transport Minister has indicated that three priority infrastructure road projects in Donegal could cost in the region of €432 million. It’s after Shane Ross was quizzed in the Dail by Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher about a clear timeline for the top three projects and to provide an update on their current status.

Questions are being asked over the political will to restore a derelict building situated on the grounds of St. Conal’s Hospital in Letterkenny. There have been numerous calls for the sizable building to house a variety of services which are currently based in leased premises in other parts of the town. It’s been confirmed however

  Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has defended the Jobpath programme, which saw a private company brought in to help people secure employment. In the Dail, Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle confronted the Taoiseach on what he described as ‘dismal figures’ regarding Jobpath success rates. He questioned whether Jobpath had achieved anything apart from upsetting and alienating people:

  Irish Water is being urged to listen to the people of Moville and Greencastle when considering their next move in the ongoing process of securing a new sewerage system for the area. A public meeting last month led to claims that all that was on offer was a rehash of the previous Carnagarve treatment plant

Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Wednesday December 12th:

The deal keeping the government afloat has been extended by a year with an election to be held early in 2020. In the last few minutes in the Dáil Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin confirmed he’s reached a deal with Leo Varadkar. Fianna Fáil will continue to support the current government for another budget and

Tributes have been paid in the Dail today to former Donegal Deputy Paddy Harte, who died in January at the age of 86. He had served in the Dail from 1961 until 1997. Members of Mr Harte’s family were in the Public Gallery for the tributes. Tributes were also paid to Monica Barnes who also

  Planning permission has been granted for a new Primary Care Centre in Newtowncunningham. There’s a listed building on site with a previous application by the HSE to demolish ‘The Castle’ turned down by An Bord Pleanala earlier this year. However, permission has been granted this week which will see the former mother and baby

  Theresa May will meet the Taoiseach in Dublin later as part of her whistlestop European tour. She’s seeking assurances from EU leaders to help get her Brexit deal through Parliament. The British Prime Minister is said to be on the brink of a leadership challenge this morning over her plans. It’s after she delayed

It’s emerged that up to 40% of houses offered to people in the Inishowen Municipal District are turned down. Officials told members that there are some genuine reasons for refusal, but in some cases, it’s because people don’t want to move to a different area. Two refusals mean people are removed from the housing list

Councillors in Inishowen have been told that movement on the three school campus in the town might provide the impetus for progress on the Mill Bridge, which is in need of improvements. Members also discussed the need for improvements on the bridge at Westbrook, but were told that ministerial approval would be needed for projects

  Funding for the provision of urban adventure sports activities in Letterkenny has been widely welcomed. €30,000 has been allocated from the dormant accounts fund for the initiative which is being delivered in conjunction with the Donegal Sports Partnership and Donegal County Council. Combined with a previous allocation of €47,000, the project can now progress

  Nominations for the 2019 Tip O’Neill Irish Diaspora Awards are now open. The awards were first introduced in 2012 to mark the centenary of the birth of the late Tip O’Neill, a liberal Democrat in America whose grandparents originated from Donegal. The ceremony recognises individuals or groups from the international diaspora who have excelled

Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Tuesday December 11th:

The British Prime Minister will visit Dublin tomorrow to meet the Taoiseach. Theresa May will talk with Leo Varadkar ahead of the EU Council meeting on Thursday. The Taoiseach has called on the British government to get rid of the threat of a no deal Brexit by either cancelling Brexit or delaying it. Leo Varadkar

Donegal County Council has begun a public consultation on a draft Waste Reception Plan, which will govern how waste from ships is dealt with at piers and harbours. The council says there are 102 piers and harbours under its control, with a number of others under private ownership. The plan is part of an EU

A warning over a rental scam has prompted Gardai to remind the public, members will never ask for personal or banking information through an email or over the phone. It’s after a scam came to light involving a fake member of the force. Some people have been receiving unsolicited emails claiming to be from Inspector

    People are being urged to be extra vigilant when it comes to Christmas lights and decorations this year and to have an effective fire plan in place for the festive season. We’re being reminded to switch off all the lights at night time and if we leave the house. Senior Assistant Chief Fire

The European Commission President says there is “no room whatsoever” for any renegotiation of the Brexit deal. Jean Claude Juncker insists the withdrawal agreement on the table is the “best and only possible deal”. British Prime Minister Theresa May’s begun a tour of Europe to try and convince leaders to give some ground on the

  An urgent update is to be sought later regarding the reopening of Buncrana Leisure Centre. The amenity has been closed since 2016, despite Government funding being earmarked for refurbishment works. In its most recent response, Donegal County Council said that it was actively engaging with Buncrana Leisure Centre Community Company to progress plans for

  Homeowners in Donegal are being warned to ensure their home is adequately secured following a break in in the Newtowncunningham area yesterday. Its reported that two men broke into a house between Newtowncunningham and Killea yesterday afternoon between 3:30pm and 4pm. It’s understood that the pair were disturbed upon the return of the homeowners.

A West Tyrone MLA has hit out at civil servants in Northern Ireland as its emerged over £1000 was spent on purchasing cakes in celebration of the roll-out of Universal Credit. Universal Credit is a benefit scheme which MLA Daniel McCrossan claims is the most disgusting and disastrous benefit cuts to be adopted and has

Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Monday December 10th:

The Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council says the Three network is down again in the wider Falcarragh area, and he’s calling for action to rectify the issue. Cllr Seamus O’Domhnaill says the network has issues on a regular basis and he wants a meeting with management to discuss the problems and what can be done