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Controversial sugar tax set to add 10c to can of fizzy drink
by Stephen Maguire 8 years agoA controversial tax aimed at tackling childhood obesity will see the price of fizzy drinks increase following a proposal tabled…
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First-time home buyers in Donegal have been given a boost following the news that they are set to receive a…
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Government ‘aim’ to boost childcare providers with €7,000 grant
by Stephen Maguire 8 years agoThe DCCC are making childcare providers aware of the Access and Inclusion Model (AIM) grant that is being made available…
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Teen to have brain tumour removed sent home from Dublin due to lack of beds
by Elaine McCallig 8 years agoA teenager from Donegal travelled to Dublin to have vital surgery to remove a malignant brain tumour – only…
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McConalogue urges government and teachers to unite to avoid school closures
by Elaine McCallig 8 years agoFianna Fáil TD for Donegal Charlie McConalogue has called on the Education Minister and senior ASTI officials to come together…
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Bonkers! Government warned they may have to increase property tax by 600%
by Stephen Maguire 8 years agoPOLITICS: The Government has been warned by briefs working on behalf of the Department of Finance, that property tax may…
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Pearse Doherty TD, has said that despite Cabinet discussions today on anti-corruption legislation, the government is not serious about actually…
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“IRELAND MUST SET A MORE AMBITIOUS TARGET FOR TOURISM GROWTH” – PAT THE COPE
by Stephen Maguire 8 years agoPOLITICS: Donegal TD Pat the Cope Gallagher says we need to adopt a more ambitious tourism policy to support the…
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ENDA KENNY TELLS INDEPENDENT TDs – “SUPPORT A FINE GAEL LED GOVERNMENT OR FACE ANOTHER ELECTION”
by Stephen Maguire 8 years agoPOLITICS: Acting Taoiseach Enda Kenny has warned Independent TD’s that either they support a minority led Fine Gael Government or they…
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OPINION POLL: HOW SHOULD NEXT GOVERNMENT PROCEED WITH IRISH WATER
by Stephen Maguire 8 years agoOPINION POLL: Irish Water has been a hugely controversial issue since its introduction as a tax to the Irish public.…
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“AS A SOCIETY WE’RE NOT DOING ENOUGH FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES” – MCBREARTY
by Stephen Maguire 8 years agoPOLITICS: Independent candidate in the forthcoming General Election Frank McBrearty has criticized the Government for abandoning The National Disability Strategy. A…
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“FIANNA FÁIL WILL EXPAND THE RECOVERY TO STRUGGLING TOWNS” – MCCONALOGUE
by Stephen Maguire 8 years agoPOLITICS: Fianna Fáil candidate for Donegal Charlie McConalogue has pledged to revitalise towns across the county through a range of…
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“GOVERNMENT HAS TO REVERSE DECISION ON DONEGAL COMMUNITY HOSPITALS” – PAT ‘THE COPE’ GALLAGHER
by Stephen Maguire 8 years agoPOLITICS: General Election candidate Pat ‘The Cope’ Gallagher has reacted angrily to the Government’s response to the impending closure of…
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DOHERTY ACCUSES GOVERNMENT OVER ‘FAILURE’ TO MODERNISE BANKRUPTCY LAWS
by John2 8 years agoDONEGAL TD Pearse Doherty has accused the government of failing to address the issue of reducing the term of bankruptcy from…
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MICRO-LENDING SCHEME MUST BE DELIVERED – DOHERTY
by Stephen Maguire 9 years agoSinn Féin Finance Spokesperson Deputy Pearse Doherty has called on the Government to fulfil its pledge to introduce a new…
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RURAL POST OFFICES FACING NEW THREAT AS SORTING SERVICES SET TO BE CLOSED DOWN
by Stephen Maguire 9 years agoAs another four rural post offices in north Donegal face the loss of their postmen to the Letterkenny sorting office,…
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People who refuse to pay their water bills will have the charges deducted from their dole or wages under plans…
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DOLE FIGURES DROP BY 17% IN DONEGAL AS TD PLEADS FOR JOBLESS TO BE PATIENT
by Stephen Maguire 9 years agoThe Donegal Live Register has dropped by 17.04% according to the latest figures released. Dinny McGinley TD has welcomed the…
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Sinn Féin Finance spokesperson Pearse Doherty has accused the Government of attempting to buy votes with a giveaway budget later…