Large numbers attend Mica protest in Dublin
Thousands of people are protesting in Dublin today calling for 100% redress for pyrite and mica-affected homeowners in the west and north-west. The Taoiseach says the Government will refine and improve the current scheme for homeowners affected by the mica controversy. https://filedn.com/lglCaxamfnlV2gaMY6rU7tH/News%20Clips%202020/Martin%20Web%201506.mp3 Donegal Fine Gael…
Bus Eireann says new vehicles on the way, including for Sligo routes
New coaches and contactless payments are being rolled out as part of a major new investment by Bus Eireann. 16 million euro is being spent on 30 new Expressway vehicles, along with a new online booking system. Bus Eireann says buses in the new fleet will be deployed to a…
Donegal Business Network hosts online session on email security
Donegal Business Network is hosting a lunchtime Learning session tomorrow (Wednesday) on cyber security. Speaking to Ocean FM News, Clare Ryan, from ITUS Secure Technologies, says this is now a major topic following the cyber attack on the HSE. She says tomorrow’s session will be focus on email security. https://filedn.com/lglCaxamfnlV2gaMY6rU7tH/News%20Clips%202020/LUNCh%20clare%20cyber%20security%20.mp3
Trade deal between UK and Australia causing concern
Various Irish farming organisation are expressing concern this evening with the proposed trade deal between the UK and Australia. It’s been claimed that the deal sets a perilous precedent and is very concerning for Irish beef farmers. The IFA President Tim Cullinan says: “Apart from the extra checks that will…
Aim for the stars, you could land on the moon – Manager’s positive message after 14-1 defeat
It’s all about playing for the jersey, starting at the bottom and investing in the academy – aim for the stars, the worst you can do is land on the moon’ – the positive philosophy of Ballisodare United manager, Noel Meenaghan, whose team was beaten 14-1 in the first game…
Letterkenny COVID-19 Assessment Hub ceases operations
The reduction in Covid cases has resulted in the Letterkenny COVID-19 Assessment Hub ceasing operations. The HSE says the number of referrals to the Acute COVID Assessment Hub has reduced dramatically in recent weeks, with the downward trend continuing even with the recent relaxation of lockdown measures. The HSE added…
Feighan says pharmacies’ involvement in vaccine rollout is a major advance
Minister of State at the Department of Health and Sligo/Leitrim TD Frank Feighan says the rollout of the Covid vaccine in pharmacies throughout Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal is an importance advance in fighting the virus. The Janssen single-dose vaccine, made by Johnson & Johnson, is available to people over the…