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  The Chief Medical Officer is urging people to continue following public health advice as we move into the winter months. This includes wearing masks while in retail or hospitality situations and on public transport, and staying at home if you have cold-like symptoms Dr Tony Holohan is also encouraging anyone who isn’t yet fully

The Government’s being accused of dragging its heels on redress for Mica families. Aontú Leader Peadar Toibín says after first committing to 100 per cent redress for them, that commitment has been thrown in doubt. A government working group report suggests it could cost the state 3.2 billion euro and recommends covering remediation works but

  The Donegal Rape Crisis Centre should not have to rely on donations for its important work. That’s the view of Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle who is calling on the Government to ensure adequate funding for the centre. The centre provides crucial free and confidential services to people across Donegal and in surrounding areas. Deputy

  There are renewed calls for a Diabetes Centre of Excellence to be established at Letterkenny University Hospital. Former Health Minister Simon Harris previously gave a commitment to Diabetes Ireland that such a facility would be delivered. To date, there has been no progress on the project. Councillor Albert Doherty says as a result, patients

  The Taoiseach says a report delivered to Government on the Mica redress scheme is not the final word on the matter. It recommended covering the cost of remediation works, but not the full cost of demolition of homes. Campaigners have demanded 100 per cent redress, saying they don’t have confidence their homes can be

  A Donegal Deputy believes there’s an onus on all hospitals to ensure that they have not sent organs abroad for incineration without the consent of bereaved parents. It’s after an RTE Investigates Programme revealed that multiple baby organs had been incinerated abroad without the consent of bereaved parents. Deputy Thomas Pringle says he has

  Electric Ireland is increasing the price of its electricity by 9-point-3 percent and the price of gas by 7 percent from November 1st. It’s the latest energy supplier to increase its prices which will impact around 1-point-1 million electricity customers and 145 thousand gas customers. The company last increased its prices in August, when

  The North Western Regional Assembly has called for positive discrimination for the region in the forthcoming budget. In its pre-budget submission, the NWRA has highlighted the economic challenges facing the North-West of Ireland, and how the region’s economy is being left behind. CEO David Minton says the region’s economic status has been downgraded from

Milford, Letterkenny and Stranorlar all have 14-day incidence rates of over 1,000 per 100,000 people. Milford’s is the highest in the country, at 1,038 – which is over two and a half times the national average. Stranorlar GP Dr Ciarán Ó Fearraigh says Donegal remains a Covid hotspot………… More details HERE Figures for the 14

Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue says here is a massive job of work to be done in the next two to three weeks to ensure an acceptable Mica redress scheme is achieved. Minister McConalogue was speaking after it emerged that Department of Housing officials on the Defective Blocks Working Group are recommending that the government do

The Irish Postmasters Union’s urging the government to give post offices a fixed state payment to ensure their survival. The union says if it fails to act now, it’ll lead to permanent post office closures from July 2022. IPU General Secretary, Ned O’Hara says failure to act will have serious consequences…….

Last month, Sligo Leitrim and South Donegal TD Marian Harkin voted confidence in the government, but says that’s not unconditional, and if the government refuses to implement 100% redress, her position will change. On today’s Nine til Noon Show, she told Greg Hughes that she supports the homeowners, and if it comes to a Dail

A leading consultant claims Sláintecare is a ‘busted flush’, after a third member quit its implementation advisory council. Two senior members resigned early last month – and high-profile consultant, Anthony O’Connor, stood down yesterday. They were all disappointed with the pace of the health reform plan. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly says Slaintecare remains the roadmap

Homeowners and family representatives say it was almost midnight last night by the time they received the final draft report of the Defective Blocks Working Group and they will assess its contents today before issuing a response and deciding whether they will sign off on it. It’s understood the report reflects two differing perspectives –

  Cllr Nicholas Crossan has been elected as President of the Association of Irish Local Government. The Buncrana Cllr is first ever Independent Cllr to take up the position as President. The AILG is a representative body for local Councillors, providing training and a direct pathway to discuss matters at a national level. Speaking after

A Donegal Deputy has pressed for a cast iron guarantee that there won’t be any electricity blackouts this winter. It’s after a new report from EirGrid this week warned of a shortfall in supply over the next five winters. Speaking in the Dail, Deputy Pearse Doherty says the prospect of shortages combined with a rise

  It’s emerged that a number patients were left waiting in an ambulance at Letterkenny University Hospital for over 6 hours due to turnaround delays at the hospital. The Vice Chair of the Regional Health Forum West, Councillor Gerry McMonagle says the growing number of ambulances being delayed at the hospital raises questions as to

  The wastewater treatment plant at Mountcharles has been given the green light for improvement works. The plant is to be upgraded under the Small Towns and Villages Growth Programme. The aim of the project is to cease discharge in Mountcharles, transferring flows to the Donegal Town network. In total, twenty one additional wastewater treatment