Listen back to the main evening news, sport and obituaries for Thursday February 3rd:
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Northern Ireland First Minister Paul Givan has announced his resignation.
His resignation automatically triggers the resignation of Sinn Féin’s Michelle O’Neill as Deputy First Minister, due to Northern Ireland’s power-sharing arrangements.
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A Donegal Deputy has described the decision to suspended checks on goods at ports in Northern Ireland as a ‘reckless stunt’.
It’s understood checks on good however are continuing today despite the North’s Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots announcing that they would cease overnight.
Deputy Pearse Doherty said the move was cynical by Edwin Poots to further his party’s position:
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Responding, foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney, said the Irish Government’s position is clear:
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Two men have been arrested today following searches in Strabane and Sion Mills as part of the investigation into a paramilitary style attack in 2019 and criminality linked to violent dissident republican activity.
In addition, a woman has been arrested Merseyside.
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Criminal Investigation Department and officers from the Terrorism Investigation Unit, conducted a series of searches at residential and business premises in Strabane and Sion Mills today.
A number of items were seized and have been taken away for further examination.
It’s part of an ongoing investigation into a paramilitary-style attack in 2019 and criminality linked to violent dissident republican activity.
Searches are ongoing at two business properties in Strabane.
Two men, aged 34, have been arrested and are currently helping with ongoing enquiries.
As part of the operation, PSNI detectives and officers from Counter Terrorism Policing North West and Merseyside Police, arrested a 28-year-old woman in the Halewood South area of Merseyside. She remains in custody. Searches of the property are continuing.
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The Tanaiste has accused Sinn Fein of opposing a number of worthwhile measures to counteract the spiraling cost of living.
Inflation is said to be impacting on those with lower incomes the most with higher energy prices and the cost of rent described as out of control.
Leo Varadkar was responding to questions on the issue in the Dail today from Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty who outlined a few Sinn Fein proposals:
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The Tanaiste has acknowledged that the cost of living is sky rocketing and says that the Government has already brought in measures and the Government is working to bring in more:
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The fees for this year’s state exams have been waived.
There’s normally a fee of 116 euro for the Leaving Cert, and 109 euro for the Junior Cert.
But the Education Minister, Norma Foley, says they won’t apply this year.
It was confirmed earlier this week the exams will go ahead in their traditional format – with no accredited grades.
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Cancer Care West says some cancer patients in Donegal may be feeling more vulnerable, as Covid restrictions ease.
The organisation says in many cases, people with cancer are surrounded by people who no longer need to be as careful as they were, and this may leave leave them feeling more apprehensive.
They’ve drawn up a list of things to consider which may help cancer patients and others in the vulnerable group.
Dr. John Donohue is Senior Clinical Psychologist with Cancer Care West……..
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More details at https://www.cancercarewest.ie/
Release in full –
Easing of COVID Restrictions A Cause Of Worry For Cancer Patients
For cancer patients and their families the recent easing of COVID restrictions, while very welcome, was perhaps also a time of increased worry for cancer patients and their families. With many cancer patients classed as being vulnerable, their need to maintain the public health advice on social distancing, wearing masks and minimising contact with others has been paramount. Now that many of these precautions are no longer mandated, their adjustment back to pre COVID activity may cause additional concern.
Local Donegal charity, Cancer Care West, are seeing first-hand the worry this is causing cancer patients. Dr. John Donohue, Senior Clinical Psychologist at the charity, commented “For people living with cancer it has been especially important to be rigorous in adhering to the pandemic public health advice. Now patients are surrounded by people who no longer need to be so careful, and this may leave patients feeling vulnerable and apprehensive. No cancer patient wants to add COVID-19 to their health concerns but their sense of control over their ability to keep it at bay may feel compromised.”
Dr. Donohue advises “for people in this situation it’s important to keep perspective and allow yourself time to adjust. Be patient with yourself and with your feelings. Feelings of anxiety are likely to pass with time as we get used to the “new normal” but it’s important to do what we can during this period or re-adjustment to take care of our mental health. ”
The charity has drawn up a list of things to consider which may help cancer patients and others in the vulnerable group. Their message is that anyone who is feeling worried or anxious should contact their support network and talk through their concerns. If you are living with cancer and need support during this transition period please contact Cancer Care West on 074 960 1901.
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A status yellow snow ice warning has been issued for Donegal.
People are advised to expect icy stretches.
The warning comes into effect tomorrow morning at 3am until 10am.
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This Sunday, the biggest day awaits in the history of the Brian Og’s club in Steelstown.
The Derry Intermediate Champions will face off with Trim of Meath in the All Ireland Final at Croke Park.
The Brian Og’s men reached the decider beating the favourites Na Gaeil of Kerry in the semi final.
The journey to the theatre of dreams for every club player seen the city side win the county title for the first time beating Greenlough. they then navigated their way through Ulster to be crowned provincial intermediate champions overcoming Moortown in the decider.
Now a team from Derry are sixty minutes away from All Ireland glory.
Steelstown Manager Hugh McGrath has been speaking with Michael McMullan for Highland Radio Sport ahead of the final:
For Shane O’Connor, stepping out at Croke Park will be a dream come true:
Steelstown Chairman Paul O’Hea say’s the build up has been brilliant and it’s a great time for the club:
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There’s been a huge jump in the number of people waiting on a trolley at Letterkenny University Hospital today.
51 people are waiting on a bed at the hospital according to the INMO’s latest Trolley Watch report.
It’s the second most overcrowded hospital in the country today.
15 people are on a trolley in the Emergency Department of Letterkenny University Hospital while 36 people are waiting on wards.
Elsewhere in the North West, 38 admitted patients are waiting on a bed.
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