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MEP Marian Harkin has backed Europe’s position for new rules on digital copyright. The controversial measure has sparked debate over freedom of expression online – with musicians and creators campaigning for regulations on how material is used by global tech giants. The Independent representative for Midlands North West says many of the tech firms make

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

There are calls for a full investigation into the mislabelling of potatoes. An Irish Farmers Journal investigation last week revealed that potatoes in the North West being sold as Queens were found to be the accord variety. IFA National Potato Chairman Thomas McKeown says those responsible must be penalised and retailers must do more to

One of the owners of Sliabh Liag Distillery says they have no choice but to shelve plans to develop a new base in Carrick, and move to a new site in Ardara instead. The proposed building in Carrick On today’s Nine til Noon Show, James Doherty  said they had received full plan ning permission to develop

The President of the European Union says Brexit is threatening a hard border with the North, and not the EU. Jean Claude Juncker has re-affirmed the commitment of the member states in standing with Ireland on the border issue. He also says the UK can’t expect to remain in parts of the single market when

The mother of the late Danielle McLaughlin is hopeful that more supports will be made available to families in similar tragic circumstances after a private meeting with the Taoiseach. Andrea Brannigan and her daughter met with Leo Varadkar yesterday and it’s understood that a number of recommendations where made including the appointment of family liaison

It’s emerged that a proposed whiskey distillery at Sliabh Liag is not to proceed and is to relocate in Ardara. James and Moira Doherty had planned to build the distillery outside Carrick with An Bord Pleanala giving the green light for the project early last year with a job projection of 40. However, it’s understood

Eir says it’s aiming to have their current rural broadband roll-out completed by next June. The company says they’ll then move to expanding their fibre services in the big cities. CEO Carolan Lennon says the entire rural project will cost around 250 million euro:

The Minister for Disabilities is being urged to ensure funding for the Cleary Centre in Donegal Town is included in Budget 2019. Donegal Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher has made the call after a delegation from the centre met with Minister Finian McGrath earlier this year when a commitment was given that the centre would

Donegal County Council says it is endeavouring to address water supply issues at Gleann Tain and Gort na Greine in Letterkenny. The area has been experiencing regular interruptions to supply, with Cllr Gery Mc Monagle telling the council that the situation is worsening. He says it’s vital that the council and Irish Water address the

The housing crisis is topping the agenda for Sinn Fein at a conference in Dublin later. Academics and representatives will be discussing social and economic cases for universal public services – where a baseline level is provided for every resident in the country. Sinn Fein’s Finance Spokesperson Pearse Doherty says they want to look at

Donegal County Council is being urged to begin negotiations now to secure ferry services on the Foyle and Swilly beyond 2020. Councillors in Inishowen received a report on the servicves this week, with contracts already in place for 2019. Cllr Nicholas Crossan said the priority should be to ensure that contracts are in place before

The European Parliament has backed a report calling for the extension of cohesion funding to the North beyond 2020. MEPs also want to allow young people from the North to continue to avail of the Erasmus+ programmes to allow them study abroad, even after Brexit. The report received overwhelming backing from MEPs in Strasbourg, who

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

The president of the Letterkenny Chamber has appealed directly to the Taoiseach to ensure funding is forthcoming for the infrastructural development of the region Leonard Watson made his remark at a Chamber business lunch attended by Leo Varadkar in Letterkenny this afternoon. Mr Watson said progress on a number of projects is essential: In response,

While no formal announcement has been made by the Taoiseach today in relation to a redress scheme for Mica affected homeowners, it has been confirmed that those affected in Donegal will be offered equal treatment to those affected by Pyrite. Earlier this year, it was announced by the Department of Housing that hundreds of homes

There are calls on the Government to invest properly in rural Ireland as part of Budget 2019. Irish Rural Link is to meet with the Finance Minister later today to discuss their wish list for the upcoming Budget with broadband and job creation expected to be high on the agenda. Chief Executive Seamus Boland says

A major jobs boost has been announced for Donegal with the creation of almost 100 jobs at a local engineering company. E&I Engineering in Burnfoot is to recruit 90 new staff as part of a €9.5million investment and support of Enterprise Ireland. The announcement was made by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar this morning as part of

  The Buncrana Tidy Towns Committee will present a signed letter to the Taoiseach as he visits Donegal today, in response to his refusal to visit Swan Park and witness first hand the state of disrepair it lies in. 9 business, sporting and community organisations across the town have signed the letter, calling on Leo

The Taoiseach is visiting Donegal today. Leo Varadakar is due to officially open the Cockhill bridge in Buncrana later and will also pay a visit to E & I engineering in Burnfoot where it’s anticipated that he will make a jobs announcement. He’s also attending a business lunch in the afternoon with the Letterkenny Chamber

  It’s been confirmed that an application for funding to restore Swan Park in Buncrana has been made to the Department for Rural and Community Affairs. The local amenity which was destroyed during last years floods has partially reopened following the construction of a temporary bridge. Engineers told members of the Inishowen Municipal District that

A Derry City and Strabane District Councillor says the Alternative A5 Alliance should hang their heads in shame. Its after 3 people died following two seperate crashes on the road last week in Omagh. The Alternative A5 Alliance have commenced a legal process to stop construction of the Western Transport Corridor in Co Tyrone, in

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

There are calls on the Taoiseach to visit Letterkenny University Hospital as part of his visit to the county tomorrow. Leo Varadkar is opening the Cockhill Bridge and attending a lunch with the Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce among other engagements. However, Donegal Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher says it would be inexcusable should the Taoiseach

A Carndonagh Residents Association has handed a petition in to the Inishowen Municipal District this afternoon, calling for urgent safety works to be carried out. In particular, the residents said they are concerned at the risk posed by the Riverside Walk and bridge linking the estate to Carndonagh Community Hospital. The walkway, which is widely

A meeting is to take place in Termon over the ongoing school bus debacle. It’s understood that up to 31 children wishing to travel from Milford to Kilmacrennan and Termon for school have been denied school transport for this current academic school year. Most of those refused are on concessionary tickets which means they can