Opinion divided on new basic income scheme for artists
Dr Bláithín Gallagher, Green Party Sligo-Leitrim constituency spokesperson, has welcomed the new basic income scheme for artists, which will give 2,000 artists a €325 weekly payment. However, Hugh from Dromahair says the scheme is discriminatory, and should be available to all citizens OceanFM Ireland · Opinion divided on new…
Harkin tells Ukrainian president of north west’s welcome, support for those fleeing atrocities of war
A Sligo/Leitrim TD has told the Ukrainian president of the support of the Irish people, including those in the north west, for those afflicted by the war in their country as a result of the Russian invasion. It followed an historic address this morning to the Oireachtas by President Zelensky,…
Warnings issued over future of Gaeltacht Summer Colleges
Gaeltacht spokespersons are warning that the Summer Colleges sector is currently in crisis, with a real and present danger of long term damage being inflicted on the sector. Some Gaeltacht Summer Courses that were due to take place this summer have been cancelled due to ongoing concerns in relation…
Hospitality sector in crisis if international recruitment drive not approved
A Sligo Restaurateur and former president of the Restaurants Association of Ireland says the hospitality sector locally is in crisis and that local business are being forced to shut due to lack of staff. The hospitality sector’s calling on the government to sanction an international recruitment drive to “save the…
Local TD calls for balanced used of mobile data during Garda investigations
Sligo/Leitrim TD and Sinn Fein spokesman on Justice Martin Kenny says people have a right to privacy but they also have a right to be protected from dangerous offenders. He was speaking in the aftermath of yesterday’s ruling by European Court of Justice on access to mobile phone data.…
Combination of Covid-19 and Hospital overcrowding will hamper the HSE’s efforts to address waiting lists
A Donegal GP is warning that the combination of the increasing number of Covid-19 patients in Hospitals along with severe overcrowding issues will negatively impact Hospitals ability to reduce waiting lists. The HSE’s are also warning its waiting list targets may not be met this year that’s despite a…
Funeral arrangements of Sligo GAA Player Red Óg Murphy confirmed
Funeral arrangements have been announced for the well-known 21-year Gaelic footballer Red Og Murphy from Curry in County Sligo, who died suddenly last weekend in Dublin. A trainee teacher, he had been a student at Dublin City University. He is survived by his parents, Geraldine and Redmond and two brothers,…