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The Garda Siochana Ombudsman Commission’s Annual Report for 2015 says it’s hoped lessons will be learned from the inquiry into the death of Sergeant Michael Galvin, who took his own life in may of last year while he was being investigated. GSOC’s report notes that in June 12th last year, an inquiry chaired by Supreme

  People who were the victims of illegal adoptions in Ireland are to picket the inquiry into mother and baby homes taking place in Dublin later today, calling for the scope of the probe to be widened. Only 14 institutions and four county homes across the country fall within the commission’s terms of reference. In

Excluding Dublin, the Donegal Garda Division had the third highest number of complaints to the Garda Siochana Ombudsman Commission last year. GSOC’s annual report, which has just been published, shows 176 complaints were made in Donegal in 2015. There were 220 in Carlow Kilkenny and 184 in Galway. Meanwhile, of the 52 matters referred to

  A Donegal TD says it was extremely short sighted of the government and the Department of Education not to set aside more money for the Summer Works Scheme this year, and money should be provided immediately. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher has this week questioned the Education Minister about the fact that a number

Funeral arrangements have been confirmed for two year old Ronan McGavigan who died in a road traffic collision on the Lone Moor Road in Derry on Sunday. The funeral will be held tomorrow at St Columba’s Long Tower Church, with the funeral procession leaving from the family home. Ronan died following a road traffic collision

The Student Union President at the LYIT is warning that the loan scheme option in Cassells report will keep the poorest people poor. The report has suggested three possible solutions to tackle the third level education funding crisis in Ireland. LYIT SU President Dylan McGowan says the scheme will mean an increase in tuition fees

Enda Kenny says the EU needs to be ready for the possibility of a United Ireland. Speaking at the MacGill Summer in Genties, the Taoiseach said a so-called ‘border poll’ must be allowed for as part of the UK’s talks on leaving the European Union. The comments are Enda Kenny’s clearest remarks on Irish Unity

  Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty will tonight address a gathering of Sinn Féin activists and party members. It’s part of a series of formal meetings taking place across the island as the party sets out its vision for its future. Speaking ahead of tonight’s meeting which will be held at 7.30pm in the Station House

  Taoiseach Enda Kenny has delivered his speech at this years MacGill Summer School. Addressing attendees, the Taoiseach said that 2016 would be remembered as a time of great change – both in the politics of this country and in the wider political environment, when the people of the United Kingdom voted to leave the

  This week’s meeting of Donegal County Council has been told that a physical border between Donegal, Derry and Tyrone would be a disaster. The UKs brexit vote was high on the agenda of the meeting with a number of councillor bringing motions on the issue. One of them, councillor Jack Murray, says the Irish

    A motion calling for an independent inquiry into the Mary Boyle case has been passed at today’s sitting of Donegal County Council.  Cllr Frank McBrearty is “calling on the Government to establish a full and independent inquiry into the allegations aired on the Youtube documentary about the disappearance of Mary Boyle.” Meanwhile the politician believed

Irish Water officials today briefed members of Donegal County Council on plans to improve over 45 kilometres of mains in 15 priority areas spread over 7 schemes. The overall cost will be almost €14 million, with the work taking at least two years to complete. Irish Water say this is one of the biggest investments

The politician at the centre of allegations that he used political influence to prevent a continuing garda questioning of the main suspect for the disappearance of Mary Boyle today denied any involvement. Sean McEniff, Ireland’s longest-serving politician, said in a statement through his solicitors that he “emphatically and unconditionally denies that he was the politician

The toddler who died after he was hit by a car on Derry’s Lone Moor Road yesterday was two year old Ronan Mc Gavigan. The incident, which happened on the Lone Moor road at 1.15 yesterday afternoon, involved a silver coloured Citroen Picasso car. Police are continuing to appeal to witnesses to come forward. Councillor

A Kilmacrennan based councillor says no more social houses should be built in the village until a playground is constructed. Cllr John O’Donnell says such an amenity is necessary, and he wants the council to donate land and construct a playground before any more houses are constructed. The council says it’s only land bank in

  The organiser of the ‘March for Mary Boyle’ at the weekend hasn’t ruled out a similar demonstration on a national level. The vigil, which took place on Saturday, saw over 1000 people take to the streets of Ballyshannon donning purple and white ribbons, symbolising the colours Mary was wearing when last seen alive. Event

A local Councillor says the community of Derry has been left stunned following the death of a two year old boy who was hit by a car. The incident, which happened on the Lone Moor road at 1.15 yesterday afternoon, involved a silver coloured Citroen Picasso car. Police are continuing to appeal to witnesses to

A Derry Councillor has called for a discussion on security measures at the City Cemetery following the latest spate of vandalism there over the weekend. Numerous graves were vandalised by youths believed to be between 13 and 16 years of age. The incident occurred on Friday night at around 9pm and police are continuing to

An Omagh man has died after an accident at his workplace in the town last week. 51 year old Stevie McTeague, a married father of two, died in the South West Acute hospital at the weekend. The accident happened at the Terex manufacturing plant last Thursday. A second man is understood to have been less

Micheál Martin has delivered a message of hope at the annual John Hume Lecture this evening, in the wake of violence seen across Europe in the last few days. Addressing the MacGill Summer School in the Glenties the Fianna Fail leader said the challenge of Brexit lends them the opportunity to rebuild the people’s faith

Police in Derry have confirmed that a two year old boy has died after being struck by a car on the Lone Moor Road this afternoon. The collision occurred at around 1.15pm and involved a silver coloured Citroen Picasso car. The driver of the car has been spoken to by police and enquiries are currently

  Over 1000 people attended an event in memory of missing Mary Boyle yesterday in Ballyshannon, according to event organisers. The ‘March for Mary Boyle’ saw participants carrying placards whilst wearing white and purple ribbons, symbolising the colours Mary was wearing when last seen alive. The event has been described as a non-political and peaceful

  A two-year-old child is in a critical condition in hospital following a collision in Derry this afternoon. It’s understood the toddler was knocked down on the Lone Moor road earlier. As a result, police have closed the Lone Moor Road in both directions at its junctions with Brandywell Road and Southway. Diversions are in

  Police in Derry have closed the Lone Moor Road this afternoon following a serious road traffic collision. The road is closed in both directions at its junctions with Brandywell Road and Southway. Diversions are in place. There are no further details at present.