170 premises without power today
170 premises are without power across the region today. 26 are impacted in Gurteen, Co. Sligo a further 37 in the Drumnacrosh area of Glenties in Co. Donegal and 107 homes and businesses are without electricity around Drumshanbo in Co. Leitrim. The estimated time of power being restored in all…
‘Nothing is off the table’ for todays mica meeting
The Housing Minister will hold talks with Mica homeowners from Donegal and Mayo today as they sit for a crucial meeting on the redress scheme. Darragh O’Brien will receive the final report on the scheme tomorrow, before bringing recommendations to the cabinet early next month. At present affected homeowners are…
Harkin claims that Covid can’t be blamed for the Health service failings
A Sligo Leitrim TD has described as ‘shocking’ the fact that 18% of the entire population is currently on hospital waiting lists. Deputy Marian Harkin was speaking during a Dáil debate on hospital waiting lists. The Independent TD says that the situation is particularly serious in the North…
Locals ‘livid’ over influx of Traveller caravans in Kinlough
The Gardai have been asked to intervene following the arrival of a number of caravans n Kinlough, belonging to members of the travelling community, which are parked illegally. Local councillor Justin Warnock says it has let an ‘horrific mess’ on the site and local residents are livid OceanFM Ireland…
Major local issues need to be addressed in Health Service
A Sligo/Leitrim TD says the government needs to address a range of issues in the health service along with any bonus being considered. Sinn Fein TD, Martin Kenny says Sligo and Letterkenny University Hospitals, for example, do not have the capacity to meet the needs of the population.…
50% increase of funding for Music & Entertainment Association
A Donegal musician and member of the Music and Entertainment Association is calling for a 50% increase in government funding for the sector. Musicians will perform at the gates of Leinster House this morning as the Music and Entertainment Association publishes its Pre-Budget Submission. Capacity at events…
No issues with Covid boosters and flu jabs being given at same time says HSE doctor
The Director of Public Health with the HSE North West has moved to address concerns raised over the administering of Covid boosters and flu jabs to elderly people at the same time. Dr Anthony Breslin says people need not be worried, and has been outlining an improving Covid numbers situation…