By Emma Ryan DONEGAL councillors have called for the creation of helpful and informative resources to help support defective block homeowners with their applications to the new scheme. At last week’s meeting of Donegal County Council, two motions were submitted asking for more support to be made available to affected homeowners. Advertisement Cllr Paul Canning asked the Council […]
Call for 20 double decker buses in Donegal
By Emma Ryan DONEGAL needs an additional 20 double decker buses to cope with demand, according to a Ballybofey Stranorlar Councillor. Cllr Patrick McGowan raised the issue at a recent meeting of Donegal County Council and claimed Bus Eireann has been forced to leave passengers behind, many elderly, due to pressure on services. Advertisement The motion […]
Road Safety Road Show returns to educate young new drivers
By Emma Ryan THE Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council has reminded drivers that just one slip of concentration on the road can change lives forever. Cllr. Martin Harley made his comments ahead of a road safety event which takes place this week. Advertisement The importance of road safety and the dangers that exist on roads will […]
Council urged to put emergency plan in place to help homeless
A LETTERKENNY councillor has called for an emergency housing plan to be put in place to help support the homeless in the county. Department of Housing figures relating to the end of August shows there has been a 16 per cent increase in homelessness in Donegal where 57 adults are homeless. In the North West, 120 people are […]
Housing is the biggest issue that is facing Donegal, claim councillors
THE ongoing housing crisis in Donegal dominated the recent council meeting as the biggest issue facing the county. At the plenary meeting of Donegal County Council in Lifford on Monday, two motions prompted a wider discussion among councillors on the housing issues facing the county and the impact they are having on residents. The discussion began […]
Progress made on new Creeslough community hub
THE new community hub in Creeslough has taken a step forward after councillors gave the development the green light. At this week’s meeting of Donegal County Council, the members voted to approve works on the proposed development of the Creeslough Community Regeneration Project. According to Donegal County Council the village plan will outline opportunities for project […]
Landowners leaving hedge cutting duties to the council -claim
By Emma Ryan CONCERNS have been raised over road safety in some areas where overgrown hedges had been creating hazardous conditions during the summer months. During the summer, there was numerous reports of overgrown hedges making roads narrow, obstructing vision and causing dangerous conditions for motorists, particularly along the Wild Atlantic Way. Advertisement The cutting of trees […]
Information events on derelict properties
Donegal County Council is to host information events across the county to provide information on the supports available to refurbish vacant and derelict properties. Under the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant Scheme, there are grants of up to €84,000 available to refurbish vacant and derelict properties that have been vacant for two years or more. Similarly, […]
Council urged to purchase town centre lands in Milford
DONEGAL County Council has been urged to purchase a 40 acre town centre site in Milford for housing and a new primary school. Cllr John O’Donnell has proposed the council purchase the lands for sale in Milford beside the Loreto Convent to deliver much needed housing and a new national school. The site is currently up for sale but the […]
Pringle calls for local government reform
Independent TD for Donegal, Thomas Pringle, said the system of local government in Ireland is in urgent need of review. Deputy Pringle was speaking on the Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) Bill 2023, which he said was missed opportunity to empower local authorities. His remarks came after it was reported that Irish local government has […]