Doherty: ‘Tax cuts benefitting the better-off’
A Donegal TD has hit at what he says are tax cuts that benefit the well-off. Sinn Fein Deputy Pearse Doherty made his comments following publication uyesterday of the government’s summer economic statement. He says shortfalls in services, such as in hospitals and health services, is not being dealt with.…
Donegal councillor’s case appealing minister’s decision is settled
The case brought by a Donegal county councillor appealing a decision of the Minister for the Environment has been settled. It related to a decision by the minister over-ruling restrictions placed by the county councillors on wind farm developments. The case was brought by Independent Councillor John Campbell. Last June…
Obituaries, Wednesday 22nd June 10am
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Frank Gallagher Kiltyclogher Maureen Hancock, Kerry Bridget McMunn, Skreen Mairead Coll, Dungloe Anna Dorrian, Ballyshannon Sr. Regina Maguire, Enniskillen, Frank Gallagher Kiltyclogher, Co Leitrim. Peacefully at Sligo Regional Hospital. Funeral Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Kiltyclogher, this…
Focus is on national schools as part of Water Safety Week
A water safety examiner in Donegal says they’re focusing on national schools as part of their latest awareness campaign. It’s National Water Safety Awareness Week this week which aims to promote awareness especially among children of the awareness of the dangers of water. And one of the main messages this…
‘Half of people in NW nursing homes could be cared for at home’
Almost half of people in nursing homes in the north west could be cared for at home. That’s according to a report published by Age Action Ireland this month. Social workers surveyed for the study said that almost half of their patients could be at home if the proper supports…
HSE services at The Rock in Ballymote will cease from July 4th
The Health Service Executive has confirmed that changes at the Rock in Ballymote will come into effect from next month. Yesterday the HSE confirmed to Ocean FM News that people who use the day care services there will have access to the same supports but at a different location from…
Obituaries, Wednesday 22nd June 8am
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Frank Gallagher Kiltyclogher Maureen Hancock, Kerry Bridget McMunn, Skreen Mairead Coll, Dungloe Anna Dorrian, Ballyshannon Frank Gallagher Kiltyclogher, Co Leitrim. Peacefully at Sligo Regional Hospital. Funeral Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Kiltyclogher, this morning at 11am with burial afterwards…