Vaccinations will be widely available in June
Every person who want’s a Covid-19 vaccine could be offered one by the end of June, according to the Tanaiste. Leo Varadkar told his parliamentary party last night it’s possible based on international evidence that 10 to 15 percent refuse the jab. However he said the official target…
Dual income houing policy is dangerous
The Labour party says the Government’s decision to develop a housing policy for dual income households is dangerous. Recent reports based on CSO data found houses are affordable in just seven counties for a single worker on a typical salary. The analysis shows a person on a median…
No new cases of Covid-19 in Sligo or Leitrim
There were no new cases of Covid-19 in Sligo or Leitrim contained in the latest figures published by the Department of Health. 379 new cases were confirmed nationally with 27 of those in Donegal. 9 additional Covid-19 deaths were also reported yesterday. As of Sunday 9th May,…
39 additional cases of Covid-19 reported in North West
The Department of Health has confirmed that there were 381 new cases of Covid-19 recorded in the Republic of Ireland yesterday. There were no additional deaths. No new cases were found in Sligo or Leitrim, however 39 new cases were confirmed in Donegal. When it comes to…
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 Enhancement Programme (CEP) will provide small grants designed to assist in the re-opening of facilities…
CMO says it’s stime to start planning for the summer
The Chief Medical Officer says it’s time for people to be hopeful and to start planning for the summer. Dr Tony Holohan says he wants next week to be a ‘significant turning point’ in the pandemic, as restrictions ease. 26 new cases of Covid-19 were reported in Donegal…
Uproar with no vaccinations for 60-69 group in Ballyshannon on Saturday
A Donegal Councillor has expressed his dismay with reports that those aged 61-69 will be unable to avail of a covid-19 vaccination in Ballyshannon on Saturday. Donegal MD councillor, Michael McMahon says that despite a local vaccination centre in operation for the town of Ballyshannon on Saturday those aged…