130 people homeless across the North West
A significant amount of people remain homeless across the North West. The monthly Homeless Report has been published today. The latest report from the Department of Housing shows that 130 adults are currently homeless in the North West, 110 of which are single adults. The report also shows that 16…
Dáil asked to secure future of houses built with defective blocks
Assurances have been asked for in the Dáil to make sure houses affected by defective blocks are mortgageable. The issue was raised by Independent Donegal TD, Thomas Pringle. As it stands, homes across Donegal and other areas where defective blocks are prevalent are not deemed to be mortgageable, something that…
Health Minister to visit Donegal today
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly is in Donegal today for a number of key engagements. While the Minister is set to turn the sod at the new 110 community hospital facility Letterkenny, more crucially, he’s due to meet with local GPs and consultants over major concerns relating to Letterkenny University…
Wide range of cost-effective measures announced for third-level students today
Third level students across the North West are set to benefit from new cost-effective measures announced by the Department of Higher Education today. Among the measures are increases to the Student Assistance Allocation fund, as well as a reduction in undergraduate fees. Up to 17 million euro has been made…
Driver refresher courses for over 70s “should not see light of day”
A Donegal Senator has claimed that proposals which could see drivers over 70 years of age undergo refresher courses are discriminatory and should not see the light of day. Senator Niall Blaney said if adopted by the European Commission it would mean motorists over 70 would have to undergo regular…
Approval granted for South Donegal glamping site
Approval has been given for work to proceed on a glamping site in South Donegal. The campsite, located on the Teelin Road in Carrick, has received planning permission after it was intially denied by Donegal County Council. It’s thought the original application was denied because there was no footpath at…
Local groups recognised at upcoming Ocean Hero awards
A number of groups, campaigners and volunteers from Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal have been shortlisted for the Clean Coasts’ Ocean Hero Awards. Six groups from across the region have been recognised for their efforts throughout the year. The Clean Coasts’ Ocean Hero Awards pay tribute to contributions made by Clean…