Donegal Councillor calls for better communuication between Bus Éireann and local councils
There needs be better communication between local transport services and county councils, according to a Donegal County Councillor. This comes after the bus from Derry to Galway on Monday morning was delayed by 45 minutes due to roadworks, leaving passengers in the North West stranded. Speaking to Ocean…
Donegal TD claims failure to publish Mulcahy report is undermining confidence in Local Authority
A Donegal TD says the failure to publish Mulcahy report into alleged planning corruption in Donegal is undermining confidence in the local Authority. The report into alleged planning corruption by Donegal County Council was completed in 2017 but as of yet has not been published nor has a…
Donegal council to seek High Court order enforcing suspension of councillor
Donegal County Council has agreed to take High Court proceedings against one of its own councillors. It’s after Cllr Frank McBrearty showed up at a council meeting this afternoon, despite having been suspended last week from meetings, following a decision of members. Last week’s meeting was adjourned six times amid…
Donegal Councillors reject Mica Redress scheme
Donegal County Councillors have collectively expressed their dissatisfaction in relation to the Mica Redress scheme at this week’s meeting of the local authority. The Local Authority is to contact the minister for Housing, Daire O’ Brien to alter the scheme being offered to those impacted by the defective blocks.…
High water connection charges is endangering lives
A Donegal Councillor says the fact that some people are unable to afford to connect to Irish water is putting their health at risk. It’s being reported today that more than 100 private water supplies failed to meet the bacterial standard for drinking water in 2019. The…
No change in Donegal local property tax
Donegal councillors have today accepted the recommendation of Council officials that the local property rate should not be changed. As a result the decision the 15% increase on the baseline introduced in 2020 will remain in place for another year. Calls for a reduction were made but officials claimed…