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Green light for booster vaccines for healthcare workers

  The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation has welcomed the decision to extend vaccine boosters to healthcare workers following advice from the National Immunisation Advisory Committee. The Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly says the vaccinations will begin to be rolled out at the weekend. It comes as almost 3,500 health staff are out of work

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Donegal County Council, County House, Lifford

Would you like your culture building to become more accessible?

  Donegal County Council would like to assist people in making culture buildings more accessible, which, the Council says, can increase footfall and participation in culture by older people. Expressions of interest are being sought in participating in accessibility audits of such venues. The Cultural departments of Donegal County Council and Derry City & Strabane

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People encouraged to take part in home security checklist challenge

Gardai in Donegal are encouraging homeowners to take part in the home security checklist challenge. Gardai say that a home security assessment is essential in identifying weaknesses in your physical security that might provide an easy opportunity for a crime to occur. In a statement, Gardai say that while nothing can make your home absolutely

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Teachers say primary children should wear masks in classroom

  Teachers say primary school children should wear masks in the classroom. The government plans to hire 100 extra substitutes due to staff shortages from teachers reporting flu-like symptoms. The Irish National Teachers Organisation is worried about high virus case levels among children. President of the organisation Joe McKeown says wearing masks could help:

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St Joseph's Community Hospital, Stranorlar

Pressure continues to mount on HSE to publish Brandon report

Pressure continues to mount on the HSE to publish the Brandon Report. The report details over 100 instances of sustained sexual abuse which occurred at the Ard Greine Court and Sean O’Hare Units, at St Joseph’s Hospital, Stranorlar, over a period of 13 years. Despite the report being concluded it has not been published. Minister

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Woman recounts terrifying alleged spiking incident in Donegal

A young woman has spoken out after allegedly being spiked in Donegal a number of weekends ago. Michelle says she fell unconscious and was transferred to hospital after being spiked with morphine. A subsequent toxicology report confirmed the presence of the substance in her system. Speaking on the Nine til Noon Show, Michelle says she

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€350,000 redress scheme cap very disappointing – MAG PRO

The PRO of the Mica Action Group says a redress scheme with a cap of €350,000 would be very disappointing. Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien is due to announce an enhanced Mica Redress Scheme on November 9th. However, the proposed compensation cap of €350,000 is said to exclude 40% of affected homeowners. Michael Doherty told the

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Costs families €15,300 a year to deal with child cancer diagnosis

It’s costing families an average of €15,300 a year to deal with a child cancer diagnosis, according to new research. The Irish Cancer Society says medication was cited by parents as a significant expense, as well as travel, mental health supports, and one-off costs such as wigs and head coverings. Around 200 children a year

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MAG reiterates commitment to run candidates if deal is not delivered

The Mica Action Group has reiterated their commitment to run Mica and Pyrite candidates in the next election. The group says if the Government doesn’t deliver 100% redress running their own candidates they say will show the Government that if it comes to an election they will vote to fix their county, community and families.

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Over 100 political leaders gathering in Glasgow for COP26

Over 100 political leaders will gather in Glasgow today for the COP26 UN climate conference. It’s hoped agreement can be reached in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and prevent the earth from overheating. The Taoiseach will outline Irish plans to reduce carbon output by 2030 when he addresses delegates tomorrow. Siobhán Curran of Trocaire

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Number of Donegal bus route changes, improvements proposed

The National Transport Authority has proposed plans aiming to increase the amount of rural bus services in Ireland by 25%, under its Connecting Ireland plans. The plans include a number of proposals that are aimed at better connecting rural Donegal to the public transport network, as well as improving the frequency of some already existing

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Padraig Bonner feeling relieved as Glenswilly secure senior football for another year

A 0-17 to 2-06 win was enough to earn Glenswilly their place in the Donegal Senior Football Championship for next year. Padraig Bonner’s side conceded two first half goals to Daire McDaid and Jamie Grant but kept the scoreboard ticking over to claim the five point win. Glenswilly boss Padraig Bonner told Ryan Ferry he

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FT Report & Reaction as Glen ease into Derry Senior Football Championship Final

Glen eased into the Derry Senior Football Championship Final after they beat Loup 3-19 to 0-05. Danny Talon, Ethan and Jack Doherty with the goals to give Malachy O’Rourke’s side a 23 point win. Michael McMullan has the full time report… After the game Michael McMullan spoke with delighted Glen boss Malachy O’Rourke…

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O’Neill places blame for lack of abortion in Northern Ireland on UUP Minister

Sinn Féin’s Deputy Leader believes women are entitled to have access to modern and compassionate health care services. The North’s Deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill states they’re still being denied access to abortion a year after the law was changed to legalise the service, because “political unionism” is blocking access. The North’s Health Minister is

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LUH second-most overcrowded hospital in Ireland in October – INMO

The INMO says the number of patients on trolleys in hospitals in the Republic of Ireland is double what it was this time last year. The INMO says there’s been “record overcrowding” this month at Letterkenny University Hospital, as well as in Tralee, Castlebar and in Cork. Letterkenny University Hospital was the second-most overcrowded in

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Campaigner “disappointed” at time taken for action against building firm

Campaigners say it shouldn’t have taken so long to take action against one of the construction companies implicated in the mica scandal. Donegal County Council has ordered the closure of the Cassidy Brothers site in Cranford within eight weeks following an enforcement notice. The order also includes removal of all machinery and products for sale

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