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The Revenue Commissioners are preparing for a major clampdown on offshore tax evasion. Under new agreements, Revenue will soon have access to the details of overseas accounts held by Irish tax payers. The arrangement comes into effect from next year. It includes countries previously accused of being tax havens, including Panama, the Cayman Islands and

The RSA have revealed that almost 39,000 people have lost their lives to the roads North and South of the border since records began. Tomorrow is a World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims and to mark this occasion, the Road Safety Group PARC, will be launching an updated version of their ‘Finding Your

A District Judge has threatened to close Altnagelvin Hospital over its failure to provide Police with the medical records of a victim who sustained serious injuries in an assault earlier this year. The Belfast Telegraph has reported today that the Chief Executive and Chairman of the Western Health Trust could be summoned to Derry Magistrates

Topaz Energy has announced that it is awarding €28,500 to clubs across Donegal. The Cash for Clubs initiative was set up to give clubs the opportunity to generate much-needed funds by harnessing the support of their members and the local community. 11 clubs will benefit from the scheme with Letterkenny Rugby Club being awarded the

A number of new initiatives have been announced for the Rosemount area of Derry in a bid to tackle illegal dumping. On the 7th December a special blue bin collection will take place, to reduce the dumping of excess household waste in mews lanes in the Rosemount area. And in the New Year on 26th

Minister for the Diaspora, Joe McHugh is currently in Boston where he has met with the Boston Mayor and Massachusetts Governor to discuss immigration reform. Minister McHugh met with Diaspora organisations and addressed the Golden Bridges annual conference, aimed at strengthening economic links between Massachusetts and the North West. One of the main issues brought

Irish Water today has announced an investment of €3.8m in a new water treatment plant to benefit residents and business owners in Gortahork and Falcarragh. The upgrade to the Gortahork/Falcarragh water supply scheme will see the delivery of a new water treatment plant benefiting 5,000 consumers. Local Councillor Seamus O’Domhnail has welcomed the news …

Gardai are currently attending a road traffic collision on the Cranford to Carrigart Road. Gardai in Milford are advising motorists to be aware of traffic disruptions. The collison happened on a blind bend after the pier. It is believed that no one is injured.

The north’s first minister says she doesn’t want to see a hard border on Lough Foyle. The Irish government says it doesn’t accept the claim that the whole of Lough Foyle is under the jurisdiction of the UK Government. The Lough stretches from Donegal to Derry – and yesterday Northern Ireland Secretary James Brokenshire told

A Donegal County Councillor is now calling on further action to be taken by Udaras na Gaeltachta following a public meeting on Wednesday evening regarding the erection of a wind turbine in Gaoth Dobhair industrial estate. The meeting was attended by representatives from Udaras na Gaeltachta as well as local residents who have been showing

  As the final day of BeLonG To’s #StandUp2016 campaign draws to a close, a Donegal Deputy is reminding people there are many forums available if you need to talk to someone. Research shows that 1 in 3 young LGBT people aged 14 – 18 have attempted to take their own lives because of bullying,

The overcrowding crisis at Letterkenny University Hospital has eased further today according to the latest figures from the INMO. There were 14 people awaiting admission to the hospital this morning – 13 on trolleys in the Emergency Department with 1 waiting on a ward or overflow area. However Consultant in Emergency Medicine at Sligo Regional Hospital

  Derry City and Strabane District Council has stressed that it will continue to clamp down on irresponsible or neglectful animal owners, following successful prosecutions at Derry Magistrates Court. In one case Mr Vincent Connolly, Derry, was sentenced at Derry Magistrates Court, after pleading guilty to docking the tails of six springer Spaniel type dogs

Brexit has reignited the row over the ownership of Lough Foyle. The Irish Independent is reporting today that Northern Ireland Secretary James Brokenshire has reasserted London’s claim over the entire lough which is situated between Donegal and Derry. The Government has issued a fresh declaration saying it does not accept the claim. However Senator Padraig

Ministers from north and south of the border are meeting this morning to discuss Brexit. Enda Kenny and a number of ministers will also discuss the future of the Irish border with their northern counterparts. Despite her refusing to attend the Taoiseach’s all-island Brexit forum – the north’s First Minister Arlene Foster has agreed more

  Randox has moved to ensure their aim is to not only develop their business relationship in the US and increase exports, but support employment at home too. The company which has a base in Dungloe is taking part in the joint Derry, Strabane and Donegal Councils’ US Trade Mission this week in Boston. They

  A Donegal Deputy has welcomed the Department for Education and Skills announcement of funding for the Minor Works Scheme. A total €28.5 million is being made available by the Government for the grant aid which will cover improvements to school buildings, the purchasing of IT, furniture, and upkeep of class rooms. It’s understood that

  A Donegal County Councillor has expressed his dismay at the Council delay in initiating the tender for the Coastal Protection Study which includes Lagg and Ballyliffin. In March of this year Minister of State for OPW, confirmed an allocation of €76,500 to Donegal County Council for the study. It’s understood that the tender process

  The overcrowding crisis at Letterkenny University Hospital was brought to the fore in the Dail last evening. The amount of people waiting to be admitted to the hospital soared to 45 on Wednesday – the joint highest in the country – while there were 24 patients awaiting admission yesterday. The issue was raised by

  A Donegal Senator has described the on-going crisis at Letterkenny University Hospital as “a moment of truth” for Donegal’s Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil TDs. Budget 2017 has been supported by Donegal Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil TDs however it’s claimed it does not cater to addressing the crisis in Letterkenny University Hospital and

A leading consultant says the number of patients on trolleys across the country remains a national emergency. The situation at Letterkenny University Hospital has eased somewhat today with 24 people awaiting admission – 12 of those are on trolleys in the Emergency Department the other 12 are waiting on wards or overflow areas. Yesterday’s figures

The Dail has been told the three school campus in Buncrana must be prioritised. The issue was raised with Minister Richard Bruton by Deputy Charlie Mc Conalogue, whjo said the three schools in question, Crana College, Gaelcholáiste Chineál Eoghain and Gaelscoil Bhun Cranncha are all in urgent need of more space and facilities. Deputy Mc

There were tailbacks of an hour on the A5 at Newtownstewart this morning as a result of flooding. The road was closed for a time and traffic was diverted via Gortin. Yesterday, the Seanad was told the A5 is first item on the agenda of a North South Ministerial roads meeting in Armagh tomorrow. However,

It’s emerged that plans for a cycle and footbridge between Ballybofey and Stranorlar are at an advanced stage, with a planning application set to come before Donegal County Council. This week’s Municipal District Meeting was told that consultants have completed the design for the proposed cycle and footbridge, which will be attached to the outside

Derry and Strabane will not be the European Youth Capital in 2019, following confirmation last night that the Novi Sad in Serbia has been awarded the title. However, the Derry City & Strabane District Councillor who was mayor when the bid was launched says much good work was done from which the city and the

The Western Health and Social Care Trust confirmed that radiotherapy service at Altnagelvin Hospital is on target to commence at months end. It’s been claimed that the new service will greatly enhance existing cancer care already delivered at Altnagelvin while also provide radiotherapy treatment for cancer patients living in Donegal and elsewhere. Assistant Director for

A Donegal Deputy says despite an overall increase in core social welfare payments, problems persist for seasonal workers in Donegal. Deputy Thomas Pringle says people who earn as little as €12.70 from seasonal work such as farming or fishing lose their benefits, and that needs to be to addressed. Doubling that threshold, he says, wouod

Buncrana library has been named as one of twenty three branches across the country that will be offering the new Open Library service from next year. It means that the library will stay open and operate without staff during the evenings and weekends. Some librarians aren’t happy arguing that the move is the beginning of

The main Letterkenny to Derry road at Burt has reopened following a crash between a tractor and a car happened shortly before 5.30 last evening. The driver of the car is understood to have been seriously injured in the collision. The road had been closed for some time for a technical examination, but has now reopened.

Police in Derry say a 52 year old man, arrested in the city yesterday as part of an investigation into human trafficking and associated offences, has been released on police bail pending further enquiries. Three properties in the city were also searched as part of an ongoing investigation.

  One person has been seriously injured in a two-vehicle collision on the main Letterkenny to Derry road. Gardai say the crash between a tractor and a car happened shortly before 5.30 this evening. The driver of the car is understood to be seriously injured while the condition of the person driving the tractor is

  Emergency services are currently at the scene of a serious two-vehicle collision on the main Letterkenny to Derry road. Gardai say the crash between a tractor and a car happened shortly before 5.30 this evening. The road near Burt is closed at this time and a technical examination is due to take place later

  Letterkenny University Hospital seeks the co-operation of the public to prevent spread of vomiting and diarrhoea in the hospital. Letterkenny University Hospital is asking people to comply with visitor restrictions on Medical 3 and in the Coronary Care Unit due to number of confirmed cases of the Vomiting Bug (Norovirus). In order to assist

Detectives from Serious Crime Branch have arrested a 52 year old man in Derry as part of an investigation into Human Trafficking and associated offences. The suspect was arrested in the city this morning and has been taken to Coleraine for questioning. Three properties in the city have also been searched as part of the