Donegal TD calls for an increase in minimum wage
The Government is under increasing pressure to raise the minimum wage to the living wage. Addressing the Dáil recently as part of a debate on the Living Wage Bill, Independent TD for Donegal, Thomas…
Thunderstorm warning issued for North West
A thunderstorm warning has been issued for the North West. Met Eireann is forecasting scattered thunderstorms this afternoon and evening with localised downpours leading to poor driving conditions. The alert is valid until…
Quick turnaround on Mica Scheme pre-legislative scrutiny possible – Doherty
The PRO of the Mica Action Group has reiterated that the upcoming Bill on the enhanced Mica Redress Scheme must be subject to pre-legislative scrutiny. Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien is said to be keen…
Donegal school recognised in Green-Schools Water Awards
Kilbarron National School in Ballyshannon has been named Northern and Western Region water school of the year in the Green- Schools water awards. The awards were hosted by An Taisce Green-Schools and Irish Water.…
British PM has created political crisis in North – Kenny
Sligo/Leitrim Sinn Féin TD, Martin Kenny, says the British Prime Minister created the political crisis in the North. Boris Johnson is visiting the region today in an attempt to seek ‘the broadest possible cross-community…
Tanaiste hopeful waiting list plan will alleviate pressures at Letterkenny University Hospital
The Tanaiste is hopeful that the Governments waiting list plan will alleviate ongoing pressures faced by Letterkenny University Hospital. The issue was raised in the Dail by Independent TD for Donegal Thomas Pringle who…
440 Ukrainian pupils currently enrolled in North West schools
There are 440 Ukrainian pupils currently enrolled in schools in the North West. There are 84 students in County Sligo and 95 in Leitrim. Donegal had the biggest number of pupils in the…