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Midlands North West MEP Mairead McGuinness says it’s fundamental that future CAP funding for farmers must be defended. The Fine Gael MEP was speaking in Strasbourg where the European Parliament this week reiterated its position on the EU’s future budget post 2020. In a vote on Wednesday, MEPs confirmed their position on the next EU

Main Evening News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries Friday November 16th:

The National Ambulance Service has confirmed that a second full time ambulance crew for Inishowen will be included in their service plan for 2019. A special meeting was held today between the NAS and local elected representatives from Inishowen who were calling for a second crew to be based in the area following much concern

New research being carried out at Letterkenny University Hospital means fewer women who have breast cancer need mastectomies. The study successfully evaluated cosmetic related outcomes following breast conserving surgery, incorporating both patient and surgeon in the assessments. The results show that acceptable cosmetic outcomes were achieved. Speaking on today’s Nine Till Noon Show, Breast surgeons

Concerns over recent ambulance call out delays in Inishowen are to be highlighted at a special meeting later today. The meeting between members of the National Ambulance Service and local elected representatives will hear calls for a second full time ambulance crew to be based in Carndonagh. Cllr. Albert is one of those attending today’s

  Efforts are being made to tackle what’s been described as a scourge of Fly Tipping in the Rosemount and Glenview areas of Derry. The discarded rubbish mainly comprises of furniture and household appliances with claims locally that most of the fly tipping was carried out by landlords who are refurbishing houses in the area.

It’s thought there could be more resignations in Britain over Theresa May’s draft Brexit plan. 18 Conservative MPs say they want to get rid of the Prime Minister. 48 are needed to spark a leadership contest. Michael Gove is believed to have turned down an offer to become the next Brexit Secretary:

There are calls on Donegal County Council and the Department to provide the necessary funding for upgraded works at Urris pier in Clonmany. Local fishermen in the area have to travel to Buncrana to secure their boats because the current pier has been deemed inadequate. Cllr Martin McDermott believes piers across the county have been

  The Mica Action Group has been welcoming the publication of the NSAI’s protocol for the assessment, testing concrete blocks which may contain damaging materials. It follows the National Standards Authority of Ireland’s publication of the revised edition of the Testing and Categorisation protocol which was published in August 2017. PRO of the Mica Action

  Donegal County Council is to enter into discussions with a local committee in Kilmacrennan to discuss the reopening of the Old Abbey Cemetery. Access to the cemetery has been blocked for safety reasons for some time, with Cllr John O’Donnell arguing that this denies people the right to visit graves of their loved ones,

  A motion demanding the European Commission draw up a plan to combat Lyme disease across Europe has been back by MEPs. Irish representatives have expressed concern over the level of knowledge about the debilitating condition in Ireland and the treatment available. Midlands North West MEP Marian Harkin told the Commissioner that while the motion

  The Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation has welcomed the latest Brexit developments as positive early signs for Irish fisheries. The organization believes the draft withdrawal agreement and the political declaration reflects the key concerns expressed by the Irish fishing industry during negotiations. CEO of the KFO Sean O’Donogue firmly believes the future framework for fisheries, after

Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Thursday November 15th:

Northern Ireland’s Department of Infrastructure has today asked a High Court judge to quash its decision to proceed with the A5. The move means they will not be contesting a legal challenge to prevent the construction of the Western Transport Scheme launched by the Alternative A5 Alliance. However, West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan says today

The Finn Footbridge, linking Ballybofey and Stranorlar is to officially open on Monday. The €800,000 project sanctioned by Transport Infrastructure Ireland is a protected steel structure, is 60m long and 3m wide. Cathaoirleach of the Stranorlar Municipal District Councillor Patrick McGowan has welcomed the completion of works which will enhance the health and safety of

A South Donegal TD has called for an urgent review of the system used by SUSI to calculate distances when granting third level grants. Currently, the organisation uses Google Maps to calculate distances however, it has resulted in a number of students being refused grants as the route calculation is based on the shortest route

The Seanad has been told that without consultation and community supports, the imminent arrival of up to 100 asylum seekers in Moville eill be deeply unfair to both the refugees themselves and also the local community. Senator Padraig Mac Lochlainn told the house the core of the problem is that because of restrictions on peoples’

A group has been established on Facebook to welcome asylum seekers who are due to arrive ast the Caiseal Mara Hotel in Moville in the coming weeks. The group was started after local woman Tracey Cullen Sheehan put a post on Facebook, with over 100 people joining a group which has been set up as

Shilesh Vara has resigned as Northern Ireland Minister. His resignation comes after Theresa Mays cabinet yesterday backed plans to leave the EU after a 5 hour meeting. His resignation comes as EU’s Chief Brexit Negotiator warns there is a long road ahead before Brexit is finalised. Michel Barnier says the deal is fair and balanced

Donegal County Council is being urged to extend its gritting programme to include the road to Glendowan National School, and the area around Rockhill and Bomany on the outskirts of Letterkenny. The issue was raised at a Letterkenny Municipal District meeting by Cllr James Pat Mc Daid, who says while these are not designated as

  The closure of Burtonport Post Office is to proceed after an appeal to save it has been refused. This is the latest in a number of confirmed closures for the county after appeals for Dunkineely, Culdaff, Gortahork and Dunfanaghy and were also refused. Patrick Bonner a member of the Burtonport Post Office Committee says

The proposed Brexit withdrawal agreement is dividing opinions in the UK after Theresa May’s cabinet signed off on it last night. The Taoiseach and EU leaders welcomed the deal, but the British Prime Minister faces a massive battle to get it passed in Parliament. Theresa May says she believes this is the best possible deal………..

Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Wednesday November 14th:

The Irish Refugee Council has raised serious concerns over the remoteness of the Moville Direct Provision Centre. 100 asylum seekers are due to arrive in Moville over the coming weeks following confirmation on Friday that the Caiseal Mara Hotel in Moville would be turned into a Direct Provision Centre. The Irish Refugee Council believe the