Spotlight shone on public lighting issues in Donegal Town
There’s said to be major problems with public lighting in Donegal Town and the surrounding area. Some of the lights have been described as ‘hit and miss’ with some of them coming on when it gets dark with others off elsewhere. Local Cllr Tom Conaghan says a review is needed…
Local councillor warns that antisocial behaviour is becoming a real issue in Donegal Town.
Serious concern has been raised over what’s been described as a big rise in antisocial behaviour in Donegal Town. It’s understood that there have been several issues in the town, particularly over weekends of late. It has led to calls for more Garda visibility in and around the…
Councillor condemns acts of local vandalism in Donegal Town
Acts of mindless vandalism that have taken place in Donegal over the past number of weekends have been condemned by a local councillor. Local Independent Councillor Tom Conaghan says the latest events took place this weekend around the Community Hospital where a number of larger flowerpots were overturned and…
Donegal Primary Care Centre to offer extensive services
GP medical practical services along with a number of additional services provided by the HSE are expected to be available in the news Primary Care Centre in Donegal town from early March. HSE Primary Care, Disability services and Mental Health services will be among the services available from March…
Staffing levels at north west hospitals must be addressed
Staffing levels need to be urgently addressed in Sligo and Letterkenny University Hospitals says a Donegal Councillor as the number of people awaiting an outpatient appointment continues to rise in both hospitals. As of the end of August, there was a total of 37,329 patients waiting in both Hospitals;…
X Ray services to resume in Donegal & Ballyshannon
X-Ray facilities will return to Donegal Town and Ballyshannon. No XRays have not been conducted in the respective South Donegal towns since the start of 2021 due to Covid-19 and staffing issues. The HSE have confirmed that the Ballyshannon XRay facilities will operated under the control of Sligo…
Covid restrictions contributing to housing crisis
A Donegal Councillor has expressed his disappointment with the news that Covid-19 restrictions on the construction industry will lead to a 25% collapse in new housing construction this year. Donegal Independent Councillor Tom Conaghan worked successfully in helping a number of building applications secure planning permission in the…