Criticism of cyclists rejected as local group welcome new legislation
New legislation introduced last night by Minister Shane Ross to further protect cyclists has been welcomed by Joan Swift of the Sligo Cycling Campaign. And she has been reacting comments from listeners that cyclists too need to penalised for continuing to flout the rules of the road
Trolley figures: Sligo hospital already exceeds 2018 figure
Letterkenny University Hospital is set to break the 2018 record for the number of people on trolleys and wards across the hospital for 2019. So far this year, Letterkenny has had 4,856 people in its emergency department and other wards waiting for a bed; the 2018 figure was 5,174. Sligo…
Leitrim council cathaoirleach says rate increase necessary to attract matching funding
Leitrim County Council has voted to approve a 5% increase in commercial rates for 2020. The decision was taken at yesterday’s annual budget meeting. The CEO of Leitrim County Council, Lar Power, had proposed a 6.5% increase in rates, saying there had been no increase in rates since 2008. Councillors…
Councillor calls for country-wide ban on smoky coal
A Sligo councillor is calling for a ban on smoky coal to be extended to the whole country. The use of bituminous coal is banned in Sligo town but enforcing the ban has been difficult. Fine Gael Cllr Sinead Maguire proposed at this week’s meeting of the county council that…
Cleary Centre included in HSE capital budget
The decision to include the Cleary Centre in Donegal Town in the 2020 capital budget of the HSE has been warmly welcomed. Confirmation was received by Donegal TD Pat the Cope Gallagher from the Office of the Minister for Disabilities Finian McGrath that the Cleary Centre will be included in…
Doherty to question Central Bank on insurance practices
There’s been renewed calls for the end of dual pricing in the insurance industry. It’s when people can be charged different rates for the same cover, and has been described as a cosy cartel operation. The Central Bank is due before an Oireachtas Committee this afternoon to discuss the issue.…
Obituaries, Tuesday, November 12th, 2019, 1 p.m.
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Ethel Gurrie, Sligo Sadie McCracken, Bruckless, Patrick McHugh, Dowra, Billy Browne, Donegal Town Pat Spellman, Bunninadden and Ballymote Ethel Gurrie, nee Taylor, of Netherlee, Carraroe, Co. Sligo. Peacefully, at…