THE organisation taking legal action on behalf of homeowners affected by defective concrete have confirmed they are taking up a new case. Coleman Legal, on behalf of Defective Blocks Ireland CLG, has successfully applied to have proceedings against the Minister for Housing and the Irish State admitted to the Commercial Division of the High Court. The […]
Deputy McHugh calls for increased Redress cap
by Kate Heaney DONEGAL Deputy Joe McHugh made an impassioned plea to the Minister for Housing in the Dáil on Tuesday night, appealing for the government to increase the cap on the defective block homes scheme by ten percent. He cited the humanitarian cost, the trauma and the anguish families have endured for the past […]
Donegal County Council to receive an additional €1.5m
The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD has announced a €75.4m increase in Local Property Tax (LPT) baseline funding to Local Authorities – bringing the total to €428.4m in 2024 – following a review of how the money is allocated. As part of this review, Donegal County Council will now receive […]
Warning over risk of fires as good weather continues
PEOPLE going to the beach over this bank holiday weekend are being urged not to light fires or barbecues. The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) and gardaí have warned they are ramping up safety patrols on beaches, coastal areas and on roads this bank holiday weekend. One woman contacted the Donegal News after a “scary experience” at […]
78 vacant social homes returned to active use in Donegal in 2022
The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD, today published figures showing Donegal County Council brought 78 vacant social homes back into active use under the Voids Programme, recouping €858,000 from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage through the Voids Programme in 2022. The Voids Programme supports local authorities in preparing […]
More homebuyers in Donegal now eligible for Local Authority Home Loan
The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD, today announced significant improvements to the Local Authority Home Loan that will result in more people in Donegal being eligible to apply for the State-backed mortgage. The prices of homes eligible for a Local Authority Home Loan and income limits of those eligible to apply for a […]