100,000 additional school bus places will be created in the next six years. More children are due to be eligible for the scheme, as distance criteria is to be reduced for secondary schools. Applications for school bus tickets for this September close on the 24th of April. Education Minister, Norma Foley, says it’s an important …
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Aquatech businesses in Donegal are being encouraged to apply for a new BIM mentoring programme. The free two-week programme offers a unique opportunity for companies with technology applicable to the aquaculture sector to improve their investor readiness and increase market access. In announcing the Innovation Studio programme, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie …
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The Nine Til Noon is broadcast live each weekday between 9am to 12noon. You can listen back to a podcast of the latest Friday edition below! Our Friday Panel is Cllr jimmy Kavanagh, Leonard Watson and Noeline Blackwell – the hour is dominated by the Government’s decision to sign up to all aspects of the …
A member of the HSE’s Regional Health Forum says he accepts a commitment from Disabilities Minister Anne Rabbitte that she is closely monitoring the issues affecting Community Disability Network Teams in Donegal, and working to ensure that necessary resources are available. Cllr Albert Doherty was responding to a detailed response sent by Minister Rabbitte on …
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Uisce Eireann say repairs to a burst water main in South Inishowen may cause supply disruptions at Lenamore, Dundrean, Muff Road and surrounding areas. There will be a traffic management plan in place for the duration of the works. Works are scheduled to take place until 4pm this afternoon, the 12th of April.
A Fine Gael councillor in Donegal has backed Ireland’s decision to opt into new Migration Protocols which were accepted by the European parliament. A number of politicians say the new regulations will make it harder for people to seek asylum here, but Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh says the new arrangements will make the process quicker, and …
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Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty and Tanaiste Michael Martin have clashed again in the Dail, this time over the lack of funding for the National Cancer Strategy. Deputy Doherty told the Dail that after requesting €20 million for the strategy, the HSE rceived nothing, and questioned why radiotherapy machines and other pieces of crucial equipment are …
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Update – Gardai have confirmed this road is now clear. The N14 Letterkenny to Lifford Road is partially blocked at the moment as a result of a collision between Porthall and Lifford. Gardai say traffic is moving, but people should expect delays, and be extra cautious when approaching the area. No serious injuries are …
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A second man has been extradited from Poland to Northern Ireland this week in relation to cultivation of cannabis. The 40 year-old was extradited yesterday, and is due before Derry Magistrates Court later today. The alleged offences occurred in County Derry in October 2019, and the suspect skipped bail before court hearings in Coleraine and …
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The Government will be clamping down harder on drivers not complying with the law, after the Road Traffic Bill was passed by the Oireachtas. The measures are intended to make Irish roads safer. This new bill will now be forwarded to the President for signing after being passed by the Seanad yesterday. It aims to …
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The case of Donegal teenager Muireann Kavanagh has been highlighted in the EU Parliament. The 14 year from Arranmore Island previously fished for pollock with her family, but they are now prevented from doing so because of EU regulations. Midlands North West MEP Chris MacManus told the EU Parliament that while the likes of …
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Donegal is one of 20 regions across Europe involved in a project to extend the lifetime of electrical and electronic equipment. The E6 programme aims to increase the capacities of regions to reuse, repair and refurbishment electric goods. €1 million in funding has been set aside to rollout the project across the North West and …
Funding is being made available for communities in Donegal hosting refugees or asylum seekers. The Community Recognition Fund 2024 is now open for applications. This Fund aims to support the development of community infrastructure and facilities in recognition of the contribution being made by communities in welcoming and hosting significant numbers of arrivals from Ukraine …
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A dangerous junction leading onto the N56 just outside Letterkenny has been labelled a ‘death trap’. Councillor Michael McBride has called on Donegal County Council in conjunction with Transport Infrastructure Ireland, to review the safety concerns being raised by the 70 residents living close to the Coolboy junction. The local authority has previously said that …
Two men in their 20s have died after crashes in Cork and Kerry. The collisions happened within twelve hours of each other. At around 9pm last night, two cars crashed on the N69 at Banemore near Listowel in Kerry. Three people were brought to hospital for treatment on non-life threatening injuries, while a fourth person, …
Britain’s Princess Anne is in Northern Ireland today, and has stopped off in Derry. She was greeted by staff at Fleming Agri Products just outside the city, as well as the Mayor of the Derry City and Strabane District Council.
Gardaí in Donegal continue to crackdown on drug driving. The Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit yesterday, arrested a disqualified driver who was subsequently found to be driving under the influence of drugs after testing positive for cannabis. Gardai are reiterating the importance of never driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
The Wild Atlantic Way is worth an estimated three billion euro a year – a decade on from when it opened. Failte Ireland says the route which goes from Donegal – through Connacht – down to Cork has supported 120,000 jobs over the years. Head of the Wild Atlantic Way, Miriam Kennedy, says ten years …
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