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Business Matters Ep 73 – Kristine Reynolds

On this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell speaks to Kristine Reynolds from Reynolds & Associates in Letterkenny, who was last week elected at President of Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce. Kristine worked in the family-owned News Yard and Timeless Gift Store in the Courtyard Shopping Centre for five years after completing her Leaving Cert, before moving

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106% increase in children in Donegal not allocated social worker

There’s been a 106% increase in the number of children in Donegal who haven’t been allocated a social worker – despite child protection and welfare concerns. Latest figures from Tusla reveal 181 cases in the county, 55 of which are classified as high priority have yet to be allocated a social worker. The figure was

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Man arrested in connection with property registration fraud released

A man arrested in Donegal as part of an ongoing investigation into a €20 million property registration fraud has been released without charge. Gardaí attached to the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau and Dundalk Garda station arrested the man in his 40s yesterday. A file is now due to be prepared for the DPP. Gardai

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Over 100 Donegal clubs and community organisations to benefit from €104,000 funding

Over 100 sports clubs, groups and organisations in Donegal are to benefit from a fund of €104,000. The allocation under the Covid-19 Return to Sport Funding Programme is aimed at supporting sports clubs and community organisations in their efforts to deliver sport and physical activity in parallel with the pandemic. The funding will cover additional

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Another record day for administration of Covid vaccines in Ireland

Yesterday was another record day for the vaccine and booster programme, with 108,000 in total administered. HSE Chief Executive Paul Reid says 186,000 vaccines have been given out in two days. 1.7 million boosters and third doses have been administered so far. One in every six young adults however, are still aren’t fully vaccinated. NPHET

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Driver hospitalised after two-car collision in Burnfoot

Gardaí say one person has been hospitalised following a road traffic accident in Burnfoot today. Gardaí that they attended the scene of a two-car road traffic collision earlier this afternoon in Burnfoot, at approximately 3:30pm. Material damage was caused, and emergency services took one of the drivers involved in the collision to hospital for further

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Cabinet signs off on new Covid business supports

Cabinet Ministers have signed off on measures to provide financial support to the businesses impacted by the latest Covid restrictions. The employment wage subsidy scheme is being reopened for businesses with a more than 30 per cent loss in turnover. While the Covid Restrictions Supports Scheme payments scheme will open to bars, restaurants and other

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Donegal Sports Partnership approved €104,000 for community sport

A total of 100 clubs, groups and organisations in Donegal have been allocated €104,000 under the Covid-19 Return to Sport Funding Programme. Donegal Sports Partnership (DSP), with support from Sport Ireland and the Irish government, announced the approval of sports club and community funding allocations this afternoon (Tuesday). The small grants awards are aimed at

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Processing of Stage 1 Mica Redress Scheme applications stalled

It’s emerged that Stage 1 applications made to the Mica redress scheme are currently not being processed by Donegal County Council. The local authority has confirmed a holding letter has been issued to homeowners advising that their application cannot be further progressed due to an outstanding clarification needed from the Department of Housing, Local Government

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EU Commissioner says Lord Frost’s resignation came at a ‘pivotal moment’

The departure of Lord David Frost as the UK’s Chief Brexit negotiator has come at a “pivotal moment” and there was a lot of surprise that he had resigned from his position. That’s according to Ireland’s EU Commissioner Mairead McGuinness. However she says it’s positive that a replacement for Lord Frost was announced so quickly

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Breaking: Man arrested in Donegal as part of €20m fraud investigation

A man has been arrested in Donegal as part of an ongoing investigation into a €20 million property registration fraud. Gardaí attached to the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau and Dundalk arrested the man his 40s, today. He is currently being detained at Milford Garda station. Gardai say the investigation involves a fraud of up

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Gardai investigating criminal damage incidents in East Donegal

Investigations are continuing into two incidents of criminal damage in East Donegal on Sunday last. Between 12:30am and 10am, two properties one on Main Street, Killygordon and the other on Main Street, Convoy were damaged. A window at each property was smashed. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Gardai in Letterkenny.

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Dr Breslin praises efforts of public in curbing spread of Omicron

The Director of Public Health with the HSE North West believes efforts from the public in complying with public health guidelines is proving positive in preventing further spread of the Omicron variant of Covid-19. Dr Anthony Breslin says the Omicron variant, while now the dominant strain in the Republic of Ireland, is being kept at

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Walk-in booster vaccination clinics continuing in Letterkenny

A number of walk-in booster vaccination clinics are taking place in Letterkenny this week for anyone aged 40 and over. The clinics will operate right up to Christmas Eve at the vaccination clinic in Letterkenny Business Park. Those eligible can receive a booster vaccine without an appointment today, tomorrow and Thursday between the hours of

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Calls for Council to retain commercial rates waiver into 2022

Donegal County Council has agreed to write to the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage in response to a request for the commercial rates waiver to be retained in 2022. Councillor Martin Farren put forward a motion calling for the move in recognition of the ongoing impact that Covid-19 is having on the business

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EU Vice President to hear of post-Brexit difficulties

Britain’s foreign secretary will speak to the European Commission Vice President about post-Brexit difficulties between Britain and Northern Ireland later. It’ll be the first time Liz Truss will lead negotiations following the resignation of Brexit minister David Frost on Sunday. Ahead of talks, Truss says she wants a comprehensive solution for all.

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Cabinet to consider supports for businesses impacted by restrictions

Cabinet’s expected to approve updated supports for businesses impacted by the latest restrictions on hospitality and live events when it meets this morning. The Irish Examiner reports changes to the Covid Restrictions Support Scheme could see affected companies able to claim up to 5,000 euro a week. Changes to the Business Resumption Support Scheme could

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Demand for Covid booster exceeding expectations – Dr McCauley

GPs have ordered about 250,000 more Covid boosters than expected, under the new accelerated programme. The Irish Medical Organisation says they’ve requested up to 700,000 over the past week. It’s after the HSE asked family doctors to double the amount of boosters they administer every week. Donegal Doctor Denis McCauley, from the IMO’s GP committee,

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