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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Thursday October 18th:

Council officials have endeavoured to address health and safety concerns over a pedestrian bridge in Carndonagh. The bridge and walkway, situated on the grounds of Carndonagh hospital, links the hospital to Donagh Park and was badly damaged in last year’s flooding. A petition, which has garnered 250 signatures from the community, has been presented to

There’s a warning the education system is being undermined by a growing divide between the “have’s” and “have not’s”. The National Association of Principals and Deputy Principals says it’s due to a shortage of teachers, with many students being forced to turn to grind schools. Education Minister Joe McHugh being urged to take “urgent action”

  There are further calls for a new contract to be secured for the Swilly Ferry which links Rathmullan to Buncrana. It’s understood that the ferry has had a hugely successful summer season with a significant increase in passenger numbers compared to last year. The current contract however is to run out at the end

Peter Casey’s come under fire from his rivals in the first TV debate featuring all the presidential candidates. The businessman was accused of racism by Sean Gallagher after he repeated his controversial claim that Travellers aren’t an ethnic group. Michael D Higgins faced more questions about his spending and travel arrangements. Liadh Ní Riada challenged

A Donegal Deputy is urging the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection to immediately act on behalf of seasonal and part time workers and make the necessary changes to entitle them to jobseekers benefit. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher is calling on Minister Regina Doherty to restore the workers entitlements and benefits ahead of

Its hoped Ireland can be a leader in climate action. In delivering his Fossil Fuel Divestment Bill to parliamentarians at the IPU General Assembly in Geneva, Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle, called on politicians across the world to listen and respond to communities advocating for climate action. The Bill which is considered to be ground-breaking in

Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Wednesday October 17th:

Minister Joe McHugh has come under fire, less than 24 hours since his role as Education Minister was approved. In the Dail a short time ago, Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty lambasted Minister McHugh for failing to turn up today to discuss the need to extend the Deis scheme. Instead Minister Mary Mitchell O’Connor was present

Despite a Government pledge to resolve the school transport issue for students in both Kilmacrennan and Termon wishing to attend school in Milford, it’s emerged that an additional bus has yet to be put in place. While the commitment was made last week, Minister Halligan has since given reassurances that necessary arrangements will be put

Irish Water is being urged to reverse its refusal to invest in a pipe replacement programme for South Inishowen. It’s after a major burst in the Buncrana supply over the weekend, which left thousands of homes and businesses without a supply for much of Saturday. Speaking in the Seanad this afternoon, Donegal Senator Pádraig Mac

The Housing Minister anticipates that a MICA redress scheme for affected homeowners in Donegal will be rolled out next year. Last week, the Cabinet approved a redress scheme which is to be introduced under “exceptional measures” and is not part of the official Budget. However more clarity surrounding the finer details of such a scheme

A Donegal County Councillor wants a change in policy to allow rural houses be built on higher ground than they are currently allowed. At the moment, planning permission regulations do not permit the foundation of a new rural house to go beyond one foot above the nearby road. However, Cllr Paul Canning believes that this

  Calls are being made on Peter Casey to withdraw from the race to be Ireland’s next President over comments he made about travellers. Speaking to the Indepdent.ie’s podcast ‘The Floating’ Voter he said travellers should not be recognised as an ethnic minority. Pavee Point has described the comments as grossly insulting and offensive and

  A contract for the delivery of a new Health Centre for Dunfanaghy has been signed by the HSE. The €2.5 million project will replace the current dispensary and offer a range of HSE clinic services including; public health nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech and language therapy as well as including a dedicated ambulance

  Design proposals for a planned cycling and walking route linking Lifford and Strabane are due to go on display next week. The route is part of an overall greenway project that once complete will see the development of three routes across the North West. Two information days will be held on Wednesday October 24th

Minister Joe McHugh has been appointed as Minister for Education and Skills. Denis Naughten’s resignation as Communications Minister last week prompted a Cabinet reshuffle with Minister McHugh’s nomination as Education Minister passed within the last hour following a Dail vote. Richard Bruton has been appointed Communications Minister as Independent Seán Canney is also confirmed as Junior

Peter Casey says he’s still confident he can win the presidential election, in spite of trailing in the polls. The former Dragon’s Den star says he’ll raise the issues of rural broadband and education costs if elected. The businessman thinks his fortunes will change when voters understand his vision for the Áras:

Minister Joe McHugh’s appointment as Education Minister is imminent as a vote is due to take place in the Dail this evening at 6 o’clock. The move comes after Denis Naughten announced his resignation last week, prompting a reshuffle of Cabinet. Speaking a short time ago, Minister McHugh says local matters will remain at the

Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Tuesday October 16th: