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Fine Gael and Fine Fail continue talks to avert Christmas Election

Talks between the Taoiseach and the Fianna Fail leader are said to be at a sensitive stage as they continue to discuss the political deadlock. Micheal Martin is examining documents from the Department of Justice – given to him by Leo Varakdar who ordered a new trawl of the documents last week. Meanwhile it’s emerged

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Taoiseach says possible snap election should be before Christmas

  The Taoiseach has said if there’s a snap election – it should be before Christmas. Leo Varadkar says he won’t be seeking Frances Fitzgerald’s resignation despite Fianna Fail tabling a motion of no confidence in the Tanaiste, over her handling of the Maurice McCabe controversy. Michéal Martin and Leo Varadkar are due to meet

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Arlene Foster says DUP is not dictating UK’s position on NI border

The DUP leader insists her party’s not dictating the UK Government’s position on the border with the North in Brexit negotiations. Arlene Foster’s rejecting any suggestion she’s holding the British Prime Minister to ransom in Brussels talks, as a result of the DUP’s deal with the Tories at Westminster. She’s also critical of the Irish

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PSNI warn businesses against email scam

Detectives from PSNI’s Cyber-Crime Centre are advising businesses across Northern Ireland to be on the alert for an email phishing scam. Police say people should be cautious when opening email attachments in general, but specifically if they are sent a document entitled, ‘Payment_Secure_Doc.pdf’. Detective Cheif Inspector Michael Harvey says “if business owners or staff are

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Housing Minister urged to provide social housing for mica homeowners

The Housing Minister is being urged to stand by his commitment and provide social housing for residents of Mica affected houses in Donegal. Minister Damien English made the promise while visiting Donegal earlier this year. Cllr. Martin McDermott is warning that some homes are at a stage where they are unsafe to live in. He’s

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Three more groups in Donegal Gaeltacht to receive funding

Three more groups in the Donegal Gaeltacht are to receive funding. The allocation involves a school in Cloghan, the golf club Cloughaneely and community group in Ranafast. €8,520 has been awarded to Cloughaneely Golf Club, €1,941 to Scoil Náisiúnta an Choimín in Cloghan and Áislann Rann na Feirste and €1,811 to Áislann Rann na Feirste.

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Gardai warn frosty conditions leave Donegal roads treacherous

Gardai in Letterkenny are warning that frosty conditions this morning have left roads across the county in a treacherous state. A number of cars have left the road from Letterkenny -Inishowen while a car has also left the road in Ballybofey. Gardai have also received reports that roads in and around Manorcunnignham are covered in

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Donegal gorse fire hit farmers deemed ineligible for BPS payments

  The Government has been criticised for its treatment of hill farmers in Donegal whose land was damaged by gorse fires. Many farmers across the county will suffer significant financial losses after they were deemed ineligible for BPS payments following the fires in May. Senator Padraig Mac Lochlainn says the Government’s decision to exclude these

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Dungloe housing for those with intellectual disabilities a step closer

A housing development for people with intellectual disabilities in Dungloe is expected to go to tender early next year, after a campaign of more than ten years. The three units are being developed by the County Donegal Parents’ and Friends Housing Association, and will provide accommodation for 12 people. Former councillor Seamus Rogers is a

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Donegal Gardai advise consumers to shop wisely on Black Friday

Gardai in Donegal have issued advice to consumers and online retailers as online sales are set to soar today, Black Friday. Consumers are warned to only purchase from trusted sources, use credit cards at time of purchase and save all documents relating to online purchases. Gardai warn that an online marketplace doesn’t have the same

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Louise James says her ‘heart is shattered’ as inquest into Buncrana Pier Tragedy ends

Louise James, who lost her partner, mother, sister and two sons in the Buncrana pier tragedy, says her heart is shattered. It follows a two day inquest that ruled death by misadventure in the cases of the five family members. This means risks were involved in the situation that led to their deaths. Louise James’

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