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Government faces pressure to solve Dail speaking rights
The government is facing renewed pressure to resolve the speaking rights row in the Dáil. The impasse means Oirechtas committees - to scrutinise legislation and other issues - have yet to be set up, two months on since the formation of the government. Opposition parties say the responsibility lies solely with the government, after it
North West counties see biggest jump in house prices
Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal are among the counties with the biggest rise in house prices in the year to January. Nationally, the rate at which prices are rising eased slightly in the year to January. They increased by 8 point 1 per cent, down from 8 point 8 per cent in the year to December,
Donegal Minister says McGregor-Trump meeting does not reflect Ireland
A Donegal Minister has stated that Conor McGregor’s appearance at the White House on St Patrick’s Day was not on behalf of the people of Ireland. The Minister of State for Sport, Charlie McConalogue TD, was speaking following his trip to Colombia for the national holiday. One of the objectives of the five-day trip was
Orange high fire risk warning extended to Donegal
A status orange high fire risk warning has been extended to Donegal. Originally announced for Sligo, the warning will now include Donegal, and will be in place until midday on Friday. The alert applies to all areas where hazardous fuels such as gorse, heather, dried grasses, and other vegetation exist. Donegal County Council wishes to
