Reassurances have been given over the future of Donegal Town and Killybegs Community Hospitals.

It's after rumours had been circulating over the potential downgrading of both facilities.

The HSE has confirmed however that that there will be no moving of services out of the Community Hospital in Donegal Town.

Seven beds which are closed at the moment is to facilitate some on-site works.

The HSE have also confirmed that admissions have re-commenced in Killybegs Community Hospital after admissions were suspended for some similar works which took place there.

Local Independent Cllr Jimmy Brogan says he will be keeping a close eye on the situation: