THE Emergency Department at Letterkenny University Hospital will be temporarily extended in the coming weeks to improve ambulance turnaround times and provide greater comfort for patients waiting on trolleys. The announcement follows Tuesday’s meeting of the Regional Health Forum West, where Councillor Gerry McMonagle said the current emergency department is “not fit for purpose”. So […]
‘We’ve a chance to make people’s lives safer’
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THE chairperson of the newly established Donegal Local Community Safety Partnership (LCSP) says outside agencies, community groups and local organisations all have a part to play in helping to make people’s lives safer across Donegal. The Donegal LSCSP – which has replaced the old Joint Policing Committee – will hold its first proper meeting at […]
CAMHS consultant post to be filled in January
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THE current vacant Donegal consultant Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) post is to be filled early in the new year. A meeting of the Regional Health Forum, West in Galway on Tuesday heard how Donegal Mental Health Services (DMHS) are currently working on filling the post. Chairperson of the forum, Councillor Gerry McMonagle sought an update on the […]
Call made to develop River Swilly walk
By Chris Ashmore Calls for the development of a River Swilly walk in Letterkenny resurfaced once again at the monthly meeting of the Letterkenny Milford Municipal District Council. It’s now more than 20 years since a number of local people drafted proposals for the development of the lands stretching from the Port Bridge to the […]
Audit of car parks in Letterkenny ‘very timely’ – Cllr
CONFIRMATION that an audit of car parks in Letterkenny is set to take place has been welcomed by the Cathaoirleach of Letterkenny Milford Municipal District Council, Cllr. Ciaran Brogan. Calling for the audit at its monthly meeting, he said that some car parks are “under more pressure than others” and felt it was timely to […]
‘Families under threat over drug debts’ – Councillor
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By Louise Doyle SHOCKING footage of two incidents in broad daylight in Letterkenny shared widely on social media could be drug-related, a local councillor has said. In one video, three men can be seen emerging from a car and attacking another vehicle parked in the Lower Main Street area on Wednesday of last week. The driver of […]
Outsourcing cost of renal dialysis services revealed
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by Louise Doyle ALMOST €900,000 has been spent on outsourcing additional demand for renal dialysis for patients of Letterkenny University Hospital to hospitals in the north. That’s according to figures issued to Deputy Pádraig MacLochlainn (SF) through a Parliamentary Question he submitted on behalf of his party colleague, Cllr Gerry McMonagle. Advertisement The figure of €826,616, seen by this newspaper, […]
Residents’ committees could aid battle against anti-social behaviour
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By Chris Ashmore THE establishment – or indeed re-establishment – of residents’ committees could be an important step in the battle to overcome vandalism and other forms of anti-social behaviour, it was suggested at the July meeting of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council. Noting the demise of many residents’ associations since Covid, Councillor Gerry McMonagle said that […]
Uisce Éireann could face ‘corporate manslaughter’ charge – council told
UISCE ÉIREANN could be held responsible for “corporate manslaughter” if they fail to keep the country’s fire hydrants in proper working order. That was the warning from Sinn Fein councillor Gerry McMonagle when he spoke on the issue during a debate at the Letterkenny/Milford Municipal District meeting. The council had received a long-awaited reply from […]
Call to light up iconic Celtic cross
TWENTY YEARS after the Celtic cross was erected outside St. Eunan’s Cathedral in Letterkenny, a call has been made to light up the iconic landmark. Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh has suggested that spotlights could be placed under the cross which could have special filters to reflect colours for different events. At this week’s meeting of the […]