Category: Old Donegal

 

A Donegal Deputy has pressed the Government to online plans to mitigate against the current difficulties being experienced in the car industry.

Deputy Thomas Pringle told the Dail that a scheme needs to be implemented to project jobs within the industry which is struggling with the fallout of Brexit and the shortage of microchips.

He warned the Taoiseach that unless action is taken the situation will result in job losses:

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Barriers accessing Higher Education are the cause of mental health issues for some people in Direct Provision.

New research points to numerous obstacles for refugees and those seeking asylum who’re considered highly educated and qualified with many saying they feel as if they’re in limbo.

Dr Sarah Meaney Sartori, Research Manager of College Connect says Direct Provision’s one of the major obstacles facing those who’re trying to access Higher Education.

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The need for banks to contribute to a 100% Mica Redress Scheme has been highlighted once again.

Donegal Deputy Padraig MacLochlainn called on the Finance Minister in Finance Committee to request that the banking, constructions and insurance sector make a contribution to the scheme.

He called for a number of measures to be included in the revised scheme including; a state guarantee and for the housing association to have a role.

Deputy MacLochlainn fears history will repeat itself:

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In response to Deputy MacLochlainn, Minister Paschal Donohoe says the Finance Bill is not the place to raise such issues.

He says understands the challenge facing Mica affected families and admitted that their plight is very different to those affected by pyrite.

Minister Donohoe says the enhanced redress scheme is in its final stages:

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Survivors of mother and baby homes have described as ‘totally inadequate’ the redress scheme announced by government.

The 800 million euro scheme, announced yesterday, will benefit around 34,000 former residents.

Minister for Children, Roderic O’Gorman, says it’s the largest of its kind in the state’s history.

But Breda Murphy, PRO of the Tuam Mother and Baby Home Alliance, says the redressed scheme’s based on a flawed report:

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Northern Ireland’s health minister’s proposed Covid-19 passports become mandatory from December 13th.

Robin Swann wants them used to gain entry to nightclubs, hospitality, cinemas, theatres and indoor events with 500 or more attendees.

The plans are expected to be discussed at an executive meeting later.

 

Barrack Hill Town Park in Donegal has been recognised as one of Ireland’s best parks.

The park in Carndonagh, has been awarded a Green Flag.

Ireland has been awarded a total of 103 Green Flag sites, comprising of 84 formal public Green Flag Park sites, along with 19 volunteer run Green Community Sites.

 

The Taoiseach has said he can’t rule out further Covid restrictions in the coming weeks.

Last night a new 12 midnight curfew for the hospitality sector was announced along with changes to self isolation rules for households.

Ministers were given a stark warning about the impact of Covid on hospitals and ICU admissions over the coming weeks.

Micheál Martin says the Government will have to keep its options open on further restrictions:

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The Irish National Teachers’ Organisation says it’s very worried about the number of primary school children who’ve contracted Covid-19.

General Secretary of the INTO, John Boyle, says case numbers in primary schools have grown significantly in the past few weeks:

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Emergency services are currently at the scene of a fire in Lifford.

Gardai, the ambulance service and the Donegal Fire Service remain at the scene at The Commons which has been sealed off.

No further details are known at this time.

The Taoiseach has said everyone should now work from home unless it’s absolutely necessary.

Micheál Martin has confirmed premises, including bars, restaurants and nightclubs, will have a new closing time of midnight from Thursday.

All household close contacts will have to restrict their movements for five days and do antigen testing under new rules announced tonight.

Micheál Martin confirmed a booster campaign for all over 50s and under 60s with an underlying condition will now be rolled out.

In a State of the Nation address, the Taoiseach says action needs to be taken now to deal with the surge in cases and the impact on the health service:

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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Tuesday November 16th:

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