Cabinet to discuss Birth Information and Tracing Legislation
Plans to give adopted people the right to access their birth certificates are expected to be approved by Cabinet this morning. Children’s Minister Roderic O’Gorman is bringing proposed Birth Information and Tracing legislation before…
New test centre opening in Carndonagh this morning
A new Covid-19 walk-in test centre is opening in Donegal this morning. The centre, located at the Carndonagh GAA club house, will operate from 11am to 7pm until Thursday. Donegal has the highest…
Dr Holohan: Covid situation in Donegal has improved but incidence still high
The chief medical officer, Dr Tony Holohan, has praised the ‘great response’ in County Donegal in the effort to lower the incidence of the Covid virus in the county. He says the situation has improved…
Doherty seeks a level playing field for first time buyers
A Donegal TD is calling for a ban on the block purchase of residential properties by international investment funds. Sinn Fein will bring a motion before the Dáil this week which will also…
With restrictions easing, bishop says now’s a time of new hope
The Bishop of the Diocese of Elphin says he is looking forward to celebrating Masses with congregations again, the first time this has been allowed since Christmas Day. 50 people are now allowed in a…
Local retail, various services reopen
Haircuts and shopping appointments are in full swing following a major easing of restrictions this morning. For the first time this year, people can travel between counties and are allowed to have visitors in their…
420,000 euro of CEP funding announced for North West
The Government have announced a national fund of €4.5 million to improve community facilities. The allocation will be used to support community groups impacted by Covid-19 and will be distributed under the 2021 Community…
