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  There were three people waiting for a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning according to the latest trolley watch report. All three were waiting on wards. University Hospital Limerick was the most overcrowded today with 33 people waiting there. Nationally there were 365 people waiting for a bed at hospitals across the country

Education Minister Richard Bruton is being urged to announce which schools are being given money under the Summer Works Scheme as quickly as possible. Donegal Deputy Charlie Mc Conalogue says if works are to take place in July and August, schools need confirmation now so they can organise contractors and and ensure the necessary preparatory

Businessman Denis O’Brien has lost his legal action over statements made about his banking affairs with the IBRC on the floor of the Dáil. The businessman claimed the statements effectively decided a case he was taking against RTÉ and therefore strayed into the work of the courts. Deputies Catherine Murphy and Pearse Doherty argued their

Donegal County Childcare Committee has welcomed the €4million in Capital Funding for Early Childhood Services announced by the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs. Minister Katherine Zappone says the funding will help put the infrastructure in place to support ambitious plans to turn Ireland’s childcare system from one of the most expensive in the world

A Councillor says a review of commercial rates in Donegal could save some businesses up to 30% per year. A rates review has taken place in a number of county’s across the country in recent years but there are currently no firm plans for such a review in Donegal. Councillor Ciaran Brogan is calling for

  A Donegal County Councillor says the thousands of euro being spent on hiring portaloos in the summer months could be better spent towards permament all year around facilities. Councillor Gerry McMonagel received a breakdown of the annual costs for the hire of portaloos which is in excess of forty thousand euro per year. He

There’s an ongoing security alert in the Tamneymore Park area of Derry. Shortly before midnight, reports of a suspicious object were received, and Army Technical Officers declared the suspicious object a viable device. It has been taken away for further forensic examination. Police are continuing to conduct follow-up enquiries in the area at this time

  Concern has been raised over the cost of the proposed extension to the Glencolmcille Sewage Scheme. Irish Water has agreed to plans to include The Glencolmcille Folk Village and other excluded areas in the new sewerage system, they have quoted €222,000 to complete the work. However, there are concerns being expressed locally that the

Pressure is being put on the government to publish the MICA Expert Panel Report ahead of the Housing Minister’s visit to Donegal this Monday. The final report, detailing an investigation of the defective block issue in Donegal and Mayo has been eagerly awaited by the thousands of affected homeowners in the county with the deadline

Inland Fisheries Ireland says it remains fully committed to enforcing the rules on the Gweebarra fishery. Earlier this month the IFI withdrew 150 cases against members of the Rosses angling club for illegally fishing for Salmon on the Gweebara River thus ending a long running legal dispute. Fishermen want their traditional angling rights on the

There’s been another arrest in Derry in connection with the shooting of a 23 year old man in the Central Drive area of Creggan last Monday night. Last night, police confirmed that officers from the PSNI’s Serious Crime Branch arrested a 19 year old man in the city, and also conducted a number of searches

A 19 year old man has been arrested in Derry in connection with a shooting incident in the Central Drive area of the city on Monday, 27 March. Police have also conducted a number of searches in the City today as part of the investigation. A 23-year-old man was shot in the leg in the

Following discussions between staff representatives and National Ambulance Service management yesterday, it has been agreed by all parties that the industrial action in the North West, scheduled for next week, has been suspended. SIPTU Ambulance Service members in the North West were to hold a four hour work stoppage next Monday as part of an

A senior official with Derry City and Strabane District says whether or not funding is made available for the Riverine project linking Strabane and Lifford may depend on the response to a consultation survey which has been launched this week. The project has been supported by the EU up to now, and the two councils

    Caoimhe McKnight has been selected to replace Councillor Elisha McCallion on Derry and Strabane District Council. Cllr. McKnight was endorsed by her Sinn Fein party colleagues after former Mayor McCallion topped the poll in the recent Foyle Assembly election. Speaking to Highland Radio News, newly confirmed Cllr. McKnight says she is looking forward

  There were 16 people waiting for a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning according to the INMO. 7 people were waiting on trolleys in its Emergency Department while a further 9 were waiting on wards. It’s up 4 on yesterdays figure of 12. Midlands Regional Hospital in Mullingar was the most overcrowded this

Hundreds of people gathered in Buncrana this morning for the funeral of Danielle Mc Laughlin. The 28 year old was murdered in Goa India two weeks ago. Father Francis Bradley led the mass, at which people were asked to wear vibrant colours to match Danielle’s personality. In his homily, Fr Francis Bradley said the large

A retired Sergeant in the Traffic Corps in Donegal has said that at the time he was coordinating drink driving checkpoints in the county, he believed there were question marks over some of the figures he was being given. Iggy Larkin says he was being given figures for the number of breath tests administered which

Officers from the Serious Crime Branch have arrested a 31 year old man following a shooting incident in the Central Drive area of Derry on Monday night. A 23-year-old man was shot in both legs in a bookies shop.  He taken to hospital where he is being treated for injuries which are not thought to

A Donegal TD says last week’s disposable income figures from the CSO show the extent to which the recovery is a two tiered one. The figures showed 2014 disposable incomes in Donegal were just over €15,000, €4,000 below the national average. Deputy Charlie McConalogue says the figures vindicate the widely held belief that the majority

Ulster Bank has agreed to meet community groups from Raphoe and Ardara to discuss the proposed closure of two bank branches there, according to Junior Minister Joe McHugh. Minister McHugh met senior bank officials in Dublin earlier today to protest at the planned closure of the branches which was announced last week. The Donegal representative

The Government has confirmed that a second breast surgeon has not yet been appointed to Letterkenny University Hospital on a permanent basis. It’s understood that efforts are underway to recruit a full time locum consultant surgeon to deal with current demands on the service. The information was received by Donegal Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher

Huge crowds are expected to gather in Buncrana this morning for the funeral of Daneille McLaughlin. The 28 year old was murdered in Goa India two weeks ago. In a statement released by friends Christy Duffy and Louise McMenamin, mourners have been asked not to wear black. “Friends of Danielle have asked those attending her

A man has been shot during a paramilitary style attack in Derry. It’s understood the 48 year old victim was targeted in an alleyway off Glenowen Park at around 9 o’ clock last night. The man was taken to hospital for treatment. It’s the second such shooting this week, following an incident on Monday night

A delegation of MEPs arrives in Ireland later today to examine the full impact of Brexit. The visit comes just 24 hours after the British Prime Minister invoked Article 50 – marking the UK’s exit from the EU. The politicians will embark on a cross border tour, meeting businesses, community groups and border communities. Derry

Motorists traveling on approach road to and from Letterkenny have been asked to exercise caution this evening after numerous reports of significant traffic congestion in the town. It’s understood that traffic is particularly bad in and around the old UNIFI site in the town, where on-going roadworks are taking place. Gardai say they are aware