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Minister McConalogue confirms continued commitment to 100% Mica Redress

Minister Charlie McConalogue has confirmed that he remains committed to a 100% Mica Redress Scheme. The Agriculture Minister while failing to comment on whether a cap of €350,000 would be included in the scheme says his focus is on making sure a scheme that supports all homeowners is passed. Speculation that such a cap would […]

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Údarás na Gaeltachta and LYIT sign MOD to support regional development

Údarás na Gaeltachta and Letterkenny Institute of Technology have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to support regional development with a particular emphasis on the Irish language. The agreement looks to examine opportunities for the sharing of resources to assist each of the partners to improve service provision and collaborate on the promotion and use of

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Untreated sewage could continue to be discharged into Donegal waters until 2027

The Environmental Protection Agency has warned that it could take two decades to bring the country’s wastewater infrastructure up to standard. A new report by the EPA shows that 8 towns and villages across Donegal have no treatment plants and continue to release untreated sewage into the environment. The earliest estimated date for treatment in

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Sinn Fein consider running three Donegal candidates in next general election

A Donegal Deputy believes that there’s a clear demand to run three Sinn Fein Candidates in Donegal in the next General Election. The party is considering the strategy as it moves to run more candidates across a number of constituencies. Sinn Fein currently has two TDs in Donegal Pearse Doherty and Padraig MacLochlainn. Deputy MacLochlainn,

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278 customers hit by planned power outage in Milford area

There’s a planned power outage in the Milford area stretching as far as Rathmullan, with 278 homes and businesses affected/ ESB Networks say essential improvement and maintenance works are being carried out, and they will restore power as quickly as possible. At present, there is no estimated restoration time. Earlier in South Inishowen, over 800

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Government favours publication of Brandon Report – Varadkar

    Tanaiste Leo Varadkar has confirmed he and the government support the early publication of a report, which looked into allegations of over 100 incidents of sexual abuse perpetrated against 18 residents of a HSE facility for people with disabilities in Donegal. The abuse was carried by another resident, known by the pseudonym ‘Brandon’.

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Gardai treating spiking incidents ‘very seriously’

  Gardai say that they are treating a number of alleged spiking incidents in Donegal very seriously. One incident under investigation occurred within the Buncrana District a few weeks ago and relates to a possible case of drink spiking. The other occurred within the Letterkenny District over the Halloween weekend. This incident relates to a

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Leaving, Cert, Results

Leaving Cert ‘does not prepare students for life beyond school’

  The Leaving Cert does not prepare students for life beyond school, according to the Minister for Higher Education. Simon Harris will be discussing reforming the Leaving Cert at the Oireachtas Education Committee this morning. The Higher Education Minister will tell the Committee that the Leaving cert doesn’t teach students about financial literacy, digital skills,

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Minister doesn’t accept over 50,000 farmers jobs in danger

  The Agriculture Minister says he doesn’t accept over 50, 000 farmers jobs are in danger because of Ireland’s greenhouse emission targets. Charlie McConalogue says farmers’ incomes could actually increase under plans to cut emissions. It comes as the Taoiseach prepares to address the Cop26 climate conference in Scotland later. He’s expected to pledge 225

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Funding granted for Barrack Hill Town Park in Carndonagh

  Funding has been granted for Barrack Hill Town Park in Carndonagh. The funding initiative partnership involves the HSE, Local Authority and local community groups. The re-imagining of the amenity is set to promote projects that will positively impact on the health and wellbeing of those who live in the community. Local Cllr Albert Doherty

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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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