Government urged to engage in meaningful policing review
A Sligo Leitrim TD has called on the government not to miss out on a golden opportunity to properly restructure policing in this country. The cabinet are today discussing plans to significantly reform the accountability of An Garda Siochana. The Bill from Justice Minister Helen McEntee would create…
IHF renew calls for clarity on hospitality re-openig
The Irish Hotels Federation is calling on the government to provide a roadmap for the reopening of the sector, with dates included as to when they can reopen. Paul Diver, the IHF’s Chair in Donegal, says there is a lot of work involved in reopening a hotel after a…
Sligo Leitrim Mountain Rescue issue timely warning
The Sligo Leitrim Mountain Rescue team have appealed to those embarking on walks or climbs in the North West to take adequate care. With the combination of the Covid-19 restrictions easing and the recent summer like weather conditions, a large number of people have returned to outdoor activities. …
Gardai keeping open mind on cause of Summerhill College fire
Gardai have appealed to the public for any information relating to last Friday night’s fire at the old Summerhill College in Sligo, and insist they are keeping an open mind in relation to the cause of the blaze. Meanwhile, they’ve highlighted an increasing problem of local families being forced to…
Over 60 new cases of Covid-19 detected in Donegal
Donegal has once again recorded the highest number of daily Covid-19 cases outside of Dublin. 62 new cases were reported in Donegal yesterday. The latest figures from the Department of Health confirmed that there were 437 new cases detected nationally along with 1 additional death from the virus. …
Plans to reform accountability of An Garda Siochana to go before Cabinet
Plans to significantly reform the accountability of An Garda Siochana are going before cabinet Ministers this morning. The Bill from Justice Minister Helen McEntee would create a single Garda Ombudsman and make GSOC more independent of the wider force. The Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill is being talked…
Johnson and Johnson vaccine be used on people over 50.
The National Immunisation Advisory Committee is today expected to recommend the Johnson and Johnson vaccine be used on people over 50. NIAC is also likely to say it can be used on under-50s if another vaccine is not available. The European Medicines Agency says the one-shot jab has…