Health Minister waiting for national cardiac review before deciding on services at Sligo University Hospital
The Future of Cath lab services in Sligo was discussed once again in the Dáil today. Sligo Independent TD Marian Harkin raised the issue with the Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly who says he has held meeting with the Management at Sligo University Hospital on the future of the…
Update: Road reopens following morning crash
The main N59 road has now reopened following a crash there this morning. The two vehicle collision happened shortly before 11am one mile of the Sligo side of the Hilltop. Two people were brought to Sligo University Hospital to be treated for their injuries. Gardai have confirmed that the crash…
Counselling services needed for those affected by Covid insists Leitrim Cllr
The HSE needs to provide a range of counselling services for those affected by the Covid pandemic and by the effects of lockdown. That’s according to Leitrim Cllr Felim Gurn, who raised the matter at this week’s Regional Health Forum meeting OceanFM Ireland · Counselling services needed for those…
Donegal Hotelier rejects claims that the sector is guilty of exploitation of staff
A Local Hotelier has rejected claims that Tourism and hospitality staff are being exploited and mistreated. The Irish Congress of Trade Unions says the sector is characterised by low wages and breaches of company law. Donegal councillor Michael Naughton is General Manager at Clanree Hotel in Letterkenny. He believes…
Donegal TD tells Dail families face ‘summer of dread’
A Donegal Sinn Fein TD has reiterated that many people cannot afford to wait until October for the budget. The party’s proposal for an emergency budget was defeated in the Dáil last night. Sinn Fein called for urgent action on the cost-of-living crisis, but the government opposed the…
Leitrim Councillor says EPA must come up with solutions for those who’s septic tanks fail inspection
A Leitrim Councillor is calling on the EPA to provide viable solutions and adequate funding to address the issue of septic tanks that are failing inspections Over half of septic tanks failed inspections last year, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. A new report has raised concerns about…
Gardening expert Liam brings social media to the boil with potato comments
‘When your wife is washing the potatoes’ – Ocean’s gardening slot presenter, Liam Feeney, has stressed that no offence was meant in comments he made about women washing potatoes, in response to social media reaction. Liam says our world has become much too serious OceanFM Ireland · Gardening expert…