DONEGAL County Council is to take a “harder line” as well as “ratchet up” the number of legal actions it takes against illegal dumpers.
Up to 70 new jobs could be created in Killybegs
UP to 70 new jobs could be created in Killybegs after planning permission was granted for a new bio-marine ingredients facility.
Tributes paid to former Donegal County Council Chairman
THE sudden death of former Donegal County Council Chairman, Denis McGonagle, this morning has been described as a “huge shock” and loss to the people of Inishowen and the county.
Minister orders expenses change after Donegal councillor ruling
ENVIRONMENT Minister Alan Kelly has ordered a crackdown on councillors who submit incorrect expenses and instructed that rules for claims to be overhauled after a former Donegal councillor “intentionally” broke ethics legislation.
Plans for giant Finn Valley wind farm being submitted this week
PLANNING permission to build Ireland’s largest wind farm in the Finn Valley will be formally lodged this Friday with An Bord Pleanala (ABP).
Donegal County Council urges extreme care on local roads
FOLLOWING number of accidents around the county today Donegal County Council has urged motorists to drive with extreme care on local roads.
Farmers putting lives at risk by blocking drains, Councillor claims
SOME farmers are putting motorists at risk by deliberately blocking drains, causing water to flow on to public roads.
Donegal County Council urges motorists to take extra care
WITH snow showers and heavy rain expected over the next two days Donegal County Council is urging all members of the public to exercise caution, to take extra care on the roads and to allow extra time for journeys.
Judge warns waste collector over €320,000 owed to cash-strapped council
A JUDGE has given a local refuse collector a final warning over an unpaid €319,614 bill to cash-strapped Donegal County Council.
Mayor in legal challenge against Minister’s wind farm ruling
THE Mayor of Donegal has been granted leave to appeal a decision by the Minister for the Environment to overrule restrictions placed on wind farm developments by county councillors.