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Donegal cancer patients at risk of losing vital access to care as Dublin flight service due for renewal

Cancer patients in Donegal are at risk of losing the same day Dublin flight service, as the Doneg...

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12.50 4 Feb 2026


Donegal cancer patients at risk of losing vital access to care as Dublin flight service due for renewal


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12.50 4 Feb 2026


Cancer patients in Donegal are at risk of losing the same day Dublin flight service, as the Donegal-Dublin PSO contract is due for renewal at the end of February.  

A campaign has been launched to preserve the service, as any proposed changes could make same-day return travel impossible.  

The service has been described as a lifeline, not a luxury, and it’s removal would leave cancer patients to accrue extra costs through overnight stays and extra travel.  Andrea was joined by Bríd Sweeney, Donegal native and Mary Coyle.


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