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Taoiseach suggests amendment to Victims Charter be named ‘Danielle’s amendment’

The Taoiseach has proposed an amendment to Ireland’s Victims Charter be named in memory of Danielle McLaughlin. Following a meeting with Danielle’s mother, Andrea Brannigan last month, Leo Varadkar has confirmed that he would ask Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan to consider a number of recommendations put forward by Ms Brannigan. At a meeting with Leo

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Funding Boost: €1.1M for Regeneration of Rural Donegal Towns & Villages

A total of €1.1million has been allocated to Donegal for Regeneration under the Rural Towns and Villages Scheme. Eleven locations in the county are to benefit from funding of €100,000 each for community renewal. Enhancements are to be carried out at Portsalon, Kerrykeel Tidy Towns is to develop a community centre and in Kilmacrennan, the

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Donegal TD calls on Tanaiste to address housing crisis in Budget

  A Donegal Deputy has hit out at the Government over the ongoing housing crisis. Speaking in the Dail, Deputy Pearse Doherty says there are a number of proposals on the table for consideration which he says would alleviate the situation. He’s calling on the Tánaiste to introduce a temporary tax relief for renters and

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Investigation underway into wedged hydrant at Donegal house fire

An investigation is underway following claims that a wedged water hydrant delayed firemen in tackling a house fire in Killygordon last week. It’s understood that three appliances attended the scene on Tuesday September 25th last and when the firemen went refill their tenders, the hydrant cover wouldn’t open. As a result, firemen had to search

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Council urged to address ‘serious dangers’ at unguarded quarry

Donegal County Council has been urged to address the serious dangers surrounding an unguarded water-filled quarry in Porthall. Councillor Gerry Crawford raised concerns over inadequate signing, warning of the dangers of the disused quarry and the lack of proper crash barriers surrounding the site. He says the local authority must take urgent action before it

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New law on Unfair Trading Practices to give farmers stronger voice

The EU is moving to outlaw Unfair Trading Practices in the food supply chain in a move described as ‘historic’ by a Midlands North West MEP. The European Parliament’s Agriculture Committee this week backed new laws that would give farmers the possibility to complain, in confidence, where they believe buyers are engaging in unfair practices.

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Fears €10m funding for Killybegs Harbour has been reprioritised

Serious concern has been raised over the future of a €10 million project for Killybegs Harbour. Extension and improvement works were due to commence at the harbour in the last quarter of this year however, Donegal Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher says there is uncertainty over whether the development will proceed. Deputy Gallagher fears the

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Government needs to stand firm in relation to North – Carthy

A Midlands North West MEP says the Government needs to stand firm in relation to the North, in Brexit talks. The Taoiseach is visiting Brussels today for discussions with the President of the European Council, Donald Tusk and the EU’s Chief Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier. Today’s meeting comes after the Conservative Party conference in Britain,

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Pressure on Minister to retain 9% VAT rate for hospitality sector

  A motion put forward by Cllr Michael Naughten on retaining the 9% VAT Rate for the hospitality sector resulted in a challenge from Cllr Barry O’Neill at yesterday’s sitting of Donegal County Council. The heated exchange meant that the motion wasn’t passed but there’s growing pressure on the Finance Minister to retain the 9%

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LUH is once again the second most overcrowded hospital in Ireland

Letterkenny University Hospital was the second most overcrowded hospital in Ireland for the second day in a row today with 39 people awaiting in-patient beds morning, three of them on Emergency Department trolleys. That’s just four down on yesterday’s figure of 43. Nationally, the INMO says there were 370 people awaiting admission at hospitals across

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Outrage after ‘selfish act’ of fly tipping in South Inishowen

  A Donegal County Councillor has hit out at those behind significant fly tipping in South Inishowen. Vast amounts of rubbish have been strewn along the roadside in Bridgend overnight and the incident has been highlighted to the local authority. Cllr Jack Murray says it’s a regrettable situation as the local community work hard in

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People in Donegal encouraged to ensure they’re registered to vote

People in Donegal are being encouraged to ensure they are registered to vote ahead of the upcoming election and referendum. A referendum on blasphemy is being held on the same day as the Presidential election, October 26th. The deadline to register to vote is October 9th. Chairperson of the Referendum Commission Isobel Kennedy, has the

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‘Unsavoury scenes’ in Council Chamber results in meeting suspended

  The latest sitting of Donegal County Council had to be adjourned last evening over what’s been described as ‘unsavory scenes’ within the Council Chamber. The majority of the comments were made during private committee session as Councillors discussed the case between Planree Ltd and Donegal County Council over wind energy provisions in the County

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Britain to reveal new proposals to avoid hard border after Brexit

The Taoiseach is due to meet with the EU’s Chief Brexit negotiator in Brussels today. Leo Varadkar will hold talks with Michel Barnier, as well as the European Council President Donald Tusk. They’re expected to discuss how negotiations are going, and the prospects for a deal to be agreed before a crucial summit of European

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Over 50 litter fines issued in Donegal in first half of 2018

  51 litter fines were issued by Donegal County Council in the first seven months of 2018. Of those, only 24 have been collected by the local authority with the remainder, cancelled, not due or returned from An Post. Donegal County Councillor, Martin Harley believes, while a number of fines are outstanding, the large increase

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Improvement works to be carried out at Donegal schools

The Department of Education has committed to carrying out improvement works at two schools in Donegal. The Department has given the go ahead for extra spend for works at Scoil Adhamhnáin, Luínnigh, Derrybeg. The funding, subject to approval, will go towards extending the GP Room, removing dampness and providing additional space. Its hoped necessary roof

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Minister urged to approve funding for Donegal Home Support

The Health Minister is being urged to urgently approve funding for the Home Support Service. Figures from the HSE reveal that in Donegal, 177 people have been approved for Home Help Services but have not yet received assistance, 67 of those have been waiting more than three months. Donegal Deputy Charlie McConalogue blames budget constraints

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Government gets new powers to determine VAT on defibrillators

The government is being urged to act on new powers it will have to determine VAT rates on defibrillators. MEPs, who are meeting in Strasbourg, have backed an overhaul of the VAT system across Europe. Member states will have more flexibility, in certain cases, to decide the rate applied to some products – including defibrillators,

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Ballybofey and Stranolar lose in dramatic All Ireland Foursomes Final

Ballybofey and Stranolar Golf Club suffered defeat in today’s All Ireland Mixed Foursomes Final in Dublin. The Twin Towns club lost out to Galway’s Portumna 3 -2 in the decider played at Milltown Golf Club. Edward Bradley and Margaret McConnell won their match 3&2 while Sean Carlin and Josephine Stewart won 3&1 to level the

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