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The European Parliament is expressing concern at EU Commission proposals to cut Comon Agricultiral Policy funding by 5%. The commmission has set out nine objectives which it says will streamline CAP. However, MEPs say , and they are calling for a CAP that is smarter, simpler, fairer and more sustainable. North West MEPs Luke Ming

Public toilets at Malin Head have officially been opened today. The opening of the facility is part of a wider project to target the area. Local Councillor Martin McDermott says this is just the beginning of a bigger plan: Meanwhile, the official opening of the Rathmullan public conveniences, changing rooms and information hub is to

Value for money visitor ratings in the North West appears to be softening, that’s according to the manager of the Wild Atlantic Way. Joan Crawford, says while there has been a 7% increase in visitor numbers in the first quarter of this year, the latest visitor experience survey conducted revealed that British tourists are being

It has emerged that the longest waiting time where social housing applicants have not received an offer of accomodation by Donegal County Council is 10 and a half years. The figures obtained by Councillor Gerry Crawford show that the longest waiting time was experiencd in the Glenties Municipal District while in Inishowen people were waiting

Details on the Common Agricultural Policy budget post Brexit will be revealed today in Brussels. The EU Agriculture Commissioner Phil Hogan will make the announcement which will be streamed live at 10:30 am. Midlands North-West MEP, Marian Harkin, outlines the priorities for the European Parliament in relation to CAP reform:

The Chair of the Donegal Islands Committee is welcoming the decision to offer a civic reception to Patsy Dan Rogers, the King of Tory. The council has cited his commitment to Tory’s heritage through art and music, as well as his efforts to promote and represent the island in various forums. Island’s Committee Chair Cllr

Ahead of the Bank Holiday Weekend and coinciding with the Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachata finals in Downings, Gardai have launched a road safety campaign. In conjunction with the Donegal Road Safety Working Group, Gardai are urging those travelling to the area for the weekend to drive with care. A traffic plan for the event has

A Donegal Councillor is questioning why flood relief works in the Stranorlar Municipal District are not being extended into Castlefinn. Cllr Gary Doherty says the publication of the recent CFRAMs report made no money available for work in the village, but at the moment, there are a number of road projects being carried out with

Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Thursday 31st May:

Foyle MP Elisha McCallion says despite concerns from business owners in Derry, there is widespread understanding that the A2, Buncrana Road redevelopment is a necessity. Speaking following a meeting with business owners situated along the proposed route, Ms McCallion says the A2 is viewed as a strategic route linking the City and County Donegal. She

The organisers of the Foyle Maritime Festival are urging boating enthusiasts from all over Ireland and the UK to travel to the city for the festival in July. In particular, the festival committee is seeking boats to take part in “Voyages”, which it is describing as a sensational Parade of Sail and Light Show. Fireworks

Donegal County Council is being urged to consider possible projects for inclusion in the new Rural Development Scheme announced yesterday. The scheme was one of a number of initiatives announced by the Tasoiseach as part of the Ireland 2040 programme, with a view towards being ready to start work on a number of programmes by

Gardaí working along the border are warning that they’re not equipped to tackle the current threats they face. The Garda Representative Association estimates an extra 1000 front line officers will be needed in the event of a hard Brexit. The need for more Armed Support Units is also being highlighted. Currently there are just two

Donegal County Council is to write to the Health Minister and the Saolta Hospital Grop seeking the opening of a Maternity Theatre at Letterkenny University Hospital. The issue was raised by Cllr Liam Doherty, who told a meeting in Lifford this week that the theatre could be commissioned as part of a programme to address

Donegal County Council officials are being urged to do more to realise Raphoe’s potential as a tourist destination. Speaking at a Stranorlar Municipal District mereting this week, Cllr Frank Mc Brearty said that if attractions such as the castle and the Beltony Stone Circle were in other areas, they would have far more visitors. He

It’s been claimed that an ongoing row over juridstiction of Lough Foyle is leading to a proliferation of unlicenced and unregulated oyster farms along the lough’s Inishowen shore. It is estimated that since 2014, the number of oyster trestles on the lough has increased from 2000 to over 30,000. Donegal Senator Padraig MacLochlainn has expressed

171 motorcyclists have been killed on Irish roads, 3 in Donegal, since 2010. 629 have been seriously injured. The RSA has teamed up with Gardai to launch their June bank holiday safety appeal. This weekend they’re focusing on motor bike riders, calling on them to ‘be seen – and ease off the throttle’. CEO of

Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Wednesday 30th May: