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  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

  Once again, there have been clashes between Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty and Tanaiste Leo Varadkar on the floor of Leinster House. During exchanges on the RTB’s rental report this afternoon, Mr Varadkar accused Deputy Doherty, the Sinn Fein Finance Spokesperson of engaging in populism. Deputy Doherty countered by claiming the Tanaiste was engaged in

The final report of the Defective Blocks Working Group will be presented to the homeowners’ and family representatives on the group this evening. Last night’s meeting with Minister Dara O’Brien was focussed on the families as the minister’s time was limited, so they presented their position paper to him, while officials from the Department of

The final report of the Defective Blocks Working Group will be presented to the homeowners’ and family representatives on the group this evening. Last night’s meeting with Minister Dara O’Brien was focussed on the families as the minister’s time was limited, so they presented their position paper to him, while officials from the Department of

  It’s expected that some issues on the ‘four lane’ in Letterkenny will be resolved by weeks end. Some of the previous lineage along the route has been causing confusion for motorists while there were also questions surrounding the progress of the project itself. It’s been confirmed that the work undertaken to date has been

  The Dail has been told there are almost 2,700 people on the local council’s housing waiting list in Donegal, and there is little evidence that the government’s recently published ‘Housing for All’ plan will make see major inroads made into tackling that list. Sligo, Leitrim and South Donegal TD Marian Harkin said there must

  A Donegal County Councillor believes users of respite services with intellectual disabilities in Inishowen are being abandoned. Donegal Disability Services have confirmed that there are currently no emergency respite beds available in the peninsula and that alternative accommodation would be provided at Ballymacool Respite House in Letterkenny. Councillor Albert Doherty says the ongoing issue

The Northern Assembly has been told that there needs to be a focus on bringing new jobs to Derry, as well as better education and training opportunities. It’s been announced that the Universal Credit Uplift, an extra £20 weekly payment to qualifying families, is to be withdrawn. During an Assembly debate on the impact that

People affected by the Mica scandal say they’re apprehensive but hopeful about a meeting with the Housing Minister this evening. Darragh O’Brien will discuss their demands for a 100 per cent compensation package for Mica affected homes, and says everything is on the table. It’s believed this will be the last engagement on both sides,