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The number of planning permissions granted in Donegal in the third quarter of this year was up by 12% on the previous year. There were a total of 202 permissions granted in Donegal between July and September, 62 of them for houses, 92 for extensions, alterations and conversions, and 48 for other purposes, including industrial […]

Almost €400,000 has been approved by government for the next phase of the development of visitor facilities at Malin Head. Minister Joe McHugh says the work will include drainage and resurfacing, road widening to accommodate passing bays, more car and bus parking and a new toilet block. He says following on from this, Fáilte Ireland

The head of the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation has denied that proposals agreed at the Workplace Relations Commission last night breach the Lansdowne Road Agreement. A deal was struck between INMO and HSE representatives at the WRC last night, to avoid planned strike action today. Letterkenny University Hospital was not part of today’s planned

A Donegal Deputy has joined calls on the Government to introduce a model similar to the UK flood insurance system to provide flood cover for homes and businesses devastated affected by floods The UK flood insurance system allows owners in flood risk areas to still insure their property and their possessions. The sytem allows insurers

A 53 year old man who was arrested yesterday by detectives investigating offences committed at the wake and funeral of Peggy O’Hara has been released unconditionally. His was the latest in a series of arrests in the city linked to the paramilitary display at the time of the funeral in July.

The High Court is due to begin hearing an application today for an injunction to stop Fine Gael from ratifying its election candidates for Sligo/Leitrim. The constituency also includes part of South Donegal. It’s part of a legal action brought by Deputy John Perry who believes there were serious and substantial irregularities in the selection

Police in Derry warning of crack down on bad parking in the City in the run up to Christmas. They are promising robust action to tackle traffic caused by badly parked vehicles that cause an obstruction in the city centre. Police say that while the responsibility for enforcing parking regulations lies primarily with the DRD,

There are calls on the Western Trust to take a last minute u-turn and drop their plan to close Gortin Day Care Home in west Tyrone. The Centre has been serving the community for almost 30 years providing entertainment, exercise and socialising for older people, but an announcement on its closure is expected shortly. The

The 2015 RSA Leading Light award in the Public Service Category has been awarded to the Donegal Road Safe Show. “The ‘Leading Lights in Road Safety’ Awards Ceremony in Farmleigh House is one of the most important events of the year, as the Road Safety Authority acknowledges those who have helped achieve safer roads. MC

Irish Water says it, along with Donegal County Council, have made significant progress dealing with recent disruption to the operation of Bundoran Water Treatment Plant. Supply in the area was disrupted due to a severe flooding incident last week when the plant was submerged in over half a metre of water as a result of

Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty says the Gweedore Sewerage Scheme must proceed after the EU threatened legal action. The project was given the go ahead by the government in 2013, but last year, Irish Water announced the scheme was being pur back pending a review after it took over responsibiity for it. Previously, the Gweedore scheme

A Derry councillor is urging the PSNI to increase its presence in the Ballymagroarty area of the city following a number of joyriding incidents . Cllr Mickey Cooper says he was contacted by a number of residents yesterday morning with concerns about a burnt out car on the Aileach Road which runs through the area.

An estimated 30,700 people in Donegal are suffering from fuel deprivation according to the trade union Unite. The union has published a report this morning under the title “A Cold Christmas”, showing what it says is a very serious nationwide problem. The report says Donegal has the highest level of fuel deprivation, consistent with being

A Donegal County Councillor is urging his fellow Councillors to stage a walk out at the council meeting, should Cllr John O’Donnell not resign. The proposal has been made by Cllr Michael Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig, following last weeks RTE investigates programme, which featured Cllr John O’Donnell, and alleged he asked for payment in return

The Gaoth Dobhair Sewerage Scheme is to be added to an infringement case against the government over its failure to deliver necessary schemes. Following a report to the EU by Sinn Féin MEP Matt Carthy earlier this year, the commission has now formally launched infringement procedures against Ireland as the delay to progress the scheme

Detectives are investigating a weekend assault on a man and woman in a flat at Northland Road in Derry. The PSNI say at about 12:15 yesterday morning, three men entered a flat and assaulted a man and woman. A firearm and a knife were used in the incident and the male victim was struck on

Three teenage boys, arrested following an attack on three other teenage boys on the Peace Bridge in Derry on Friday night, have been released on bail pending further enquiries. Two of the youths who were arrested are 14, the other is 13. Police say they are treating the attack, which happened at 10 o’clock as

It’s reported today that a Dublin based group styling itself the “New IRA” is planning an escalation in its activities. Gardai and the PSNI believe the group has been responsible for a number of attacks against PSNI personnel in recent months. According to the Sunday Times, a group of republicans based around Crunlin in Dublin

A Minister of State says that local councillors featured on the RTE investigates programme can’t continue in public life. It comes after one of those councillors, Hugh McElvaney, claimed that he would run for election again in Monaghan and would top the poll. Yesterday, Cllr Mc Elvaney and Sligo Councillor John Queenan resigned from LAMA,

  Concerns are being raised that community groups in Donegal affected by flooding will not be able to get insurance. The Government has said businesses who couldn’t get insurance and who have been affected by Storm Desmond are to get emergency payments of up to 5 thousand euro however, it has been claimed that some

  The Irish Government has confirmed it will be providing funding to the North West Development Fund to support the Gateway Initiative. A total of 2.5 million euro has been granted by the Irish Government to the fund, which will be matched by the Northern Executive. At the meeting yesterday Minister Joe McHugh said Donegal