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There are three Donegal businessmen on the latest list of tax defaulters published by the Revenue Commissioners. Publican Joseph Gallagher of Main Street, Falcarragh paid just over €155,500, including interest and penalties, in respect of underdeclaration of tax. Garage operator and fuel retailer Kieran Roarty of Moneymore, Dunlewey paid just over €48,000 in respect of […]

A Donegal councillor says the medical card application system for older people is making applicants jump through hoops to fill interminable forms, and seems more geared towards saving money than providing the best possible service to those who need it. Cllr Ian Mc Garvey says that since he raised the issue earlier in the year

A Special meeting of Donegal County Council will take place this Friday at 4pm to discuss the matters broadcast on Monday nights RTE investigates programme. Donegal Councillor John O’Donnell was one of three politicians who featured on the programme, offering to lobby on behalf of a fictitious wind farm company in exchange for money or

Minister Joe McHugh has had a one to one meeting with OPW Minister Simon Harris to discuss the severe flooding in the North West over the weekend. Minister McHugh is calling for a cross-border approach between Donegal County Council and Derry/ Strabane Diastrict Council, with input from the Lough’s Agency. Yesterday, the Taoiseach confirmed an

  A 26 year old man, arrested in Derry  yesterday morning  in connection with the murder of Paul McCauley in the city in 2006, has been released on police bail pending further enquiries. A 26 year old man who was arrested in Coleraine this morning, in connection with the murder currently remains in custody assisting police with

  The statement reads as follows: I would like to express my serious dissatisfaction with regards yesterday evenings Prime Time Broadcast that included an audio and visual recording taken of me without ray consent at a meeting that was misrepresented to me by the National Broadcaster as a “confidential“ meeting with me as a businessman

  At the Donegal Municipal District meeting today Councillor John Campbell moved the motion calling for Councillor John O’Donnell’s resignation. The motion was passed unanimously. It states that the Municipal District strongly condemns the actions of Cllr O’Donnell that were revealed during RTEs programme last night. It concludes by saying in order to preserve the

  The statement reads as follows – In light of the content of the RTE Investigations Unit programme which was broadcasted on RTE on Monday 7th December, 2015, Donegal County Council wishes to confirm that the matters raised in the programme are being examined as an issue of urgency and priority. This examination is being

The Independent grouping on Donegal County Council is to meet to discuss the expulsion of Cllr O’Donnell from the group. Speaking on he Shaun Doherty Show today, Cllr Frank Mc Brearty confirmed that discussion will take place this evening. Cllr Mc Brearty says he’s also taken measure to have an important issue clarified…….

A tenth person has been arrested by police in the North investigating the murder of Paul McCauley in Derry. He was beaten and left in a vegetative state in the summer of 2006 after a barbeque in the Waterside area of the city. He died last June. A 26 year old man was arrested in

The Glenties Windfarm Information Group has expressed concern at the content of last night’s programme, saying Cllr O’Donnell’s stance in the discussion with the undercover journalist is very much at odds with his position in the council chamber. Last year, Donegal County Council discussed proposed variations to the County Development Plan which would limit windfarm

People in Donegal are being encouraged to apply for places on state boards, after the first year of the new stateboards.ie website. It allows qualified people submit applications and expressions of interest in positions they believe they are suited for. The new system was introduced in response to a number of controversies, including the appointment

The 70 year old Tyrone man who died after being swept away by flood water in County Monaghan on Sunday night was a well known performer on the showband scene in the 60’s and 70’s. The body of Ivan Vaughan from Caledon Tyrone was discovered meters away from his vehicle, he had been en route

A special meeting of Donegal County Council will take place on Friday to discuss the severe flooding which hit the county over the weekend. The council is assessing what happened and is liaising with government and all relevant agencies to see how the situation can be improved. Councillor Patrick McGowan says all agencies must come together………..

There have been calls for the resignation of Donegal County Councillor John O’Donnell following the RTE Investigates programme on planning matters last night. Councillor O’Donnell was one of three politicians who featured on the programme, offering to lobby on behalf of a fictitious wind farm company in exchange for money or the promise of a

  The Court of Appeal has handed down a new sentence of four years in jail for a man whose dangerous driving killed eight people in Donegal in 2010. Shaun Kelly of Hill Road, Ballymagan in Buncrana, was originally jailed for two years, but that was considered unduly lenient on appeal. One of the affected

A 26 year old man has been arrested in Derry, in connection an attack nine years ago that led to Paul McCauley’s death last June. In all, nine people have been arrested, one has been charged with murder and another has been reported to the Public Prosecution Service. Paul McCauley was attending a summer barbeque

The Court of Appeal has risen to consider three updated statements in relation to the fresh sentence of the man behind Ireland’s worst ever car crash. Shaun Kelly of Hill Road in Ballymagan, Buncrana was driving the car which caused the accident in which eight people, including seven of his friends, died while driving towards

The HSE has confirmed that staffing issues are curtailing services for new referrals to Donegal Mental Health Services for Older Persons, but current case loads are being maintained. In statement, the HSE says there is a staffing issue of a temporary nature, and in the interim, new service users and their families are advised to

Donegal County Council’s Finance Director says lessons will be learned from the flooding which devastated parts of Donegal at the weekend. Speaking on the Shaun Doherty Show, Gary Martin said the council will assess what happened and liaise with government and all relevant agencies to see how the situation can be improved. On the Shaun

A Donegal councillor is one of three politicians who offered to lobby on behalf of a fictitious wind farm company in exchange for money or the promise of a loan or an investment in a private business, according to RTÉ. RTE’s Investigations Unit has produced a report, to be broadcast tonight, in which the councillors

People in Bundoran and surrounding areas are receiving their water through temporary stand pipes this morning after severe flooding at the treatment plant beside Lough Melvin. Irish Water say following incessant rain over the weekend from Storm Desmond, water levels at Lough Melvin continue to rise to an unprecedented level, and the Bundoran Water Treatment

Minister Simon Harris on a previous visit to Donegal   Following the devastation caused by Storm Desmond, General Election Candidate Pat the Cope Gallagher is calling on OPW Minister Simon Harris to visit the county and witness the situation first hand. Mr Gallagher says this is a time for the government to show leadership…….  

All main roads have now reopened after the Storm Desmond at the weekend, leaving householders and businesses counting the cost and continuing the clean up after severe flooding in many areas. There may still be issues on minor roads, and continued caution is advised. There have been calls for the implementation of a flood mitigation

The driver involved in Ireland’s worst ever car crash will be back in court today for a fresh sentence hearing after his two year jail term was set aside on appeal. Shaun Kelly of Hill Road in Ballymagan, Co. Donegal killed eight people while driving towards Buncrana in July 2010. Shaun Kelly watched the 2010

  Some routes in Donegal remain closed this evening after Storm Desmond caused severe flooding across the county.  The Lifford/ Strabane bridge remains closed and The Cosh Clady road between the Udaras turn off and Derrybeg is still closed and expected to remain so overnight. There are also reports of road closures at Aughnacloy. Flood

  Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty says he will not be putting his name to the Banking Inquiry’s final report. It means two of the inquiry’s 11 members are now refusing to sign the document. Inquiry members are today meeting for a third successive day, with only the executive summary and recommendations left to agree on.