Local Councillor calls for antigen test VAT charge reversal
A Sligo councillor has called on the Government to reverse or defer the VAT charge on antigen test kits. The 23% VAT charge, which was introduced on January 1st, 2023, comes as senior medical advisors say that the health service is under the “most pressure ever”. The removal of the…
Saolta Hospitals group representative warns that staff can do no more
The Chief Clinical Director at the Saolta Hospitals group which includes Sligo and Letterkenny University Hospitals says all Hospitals in the group are doing everything in their power to try and get through the current overcrowding crisis that is impacting almost ever Hospital in the country. The country’s largest…
Donegal TD calls surplus money to be used to address housing & health crisis
The Sinn Féin Finance spokesperson is calling on the government to invest the surplus intake on income tax, VAT and Cinto addressing the current health and housing crisis that are impacting the country. Deputy Pearse Doherty has made the calls after the government collected around 100 billion euro in…
Sligo councillor says minor injuries unit would ease pressure on Hospital Staff
A Sligo Councillor has called for the introduction of a minor injuries unit to help ease the strain on the already-struggling health system. The facility would be on the grounds of a private hospital. Earlier this week, Sligo University Hospital was listed as the second most overcrowded facility…
Weather warning issued for Donegal
A weather warning has been issued for Donegal. The yellow alert for wind is set to come into effect at 10am tomorrow morning and is valid until 8am on Sunday. Met Eireann is forecasting very strong and gusty winds, especially near coasts with localised wave overtopping possible.
Reasons behind plans to remove limit on alcohol licences ‘rubbish’
The Donegal Spokesperson for the Vintners Association of Ireland has described plans to remove the limit on the number of alcohol licences as ‘nonsense’ and ‘rubbish’. Justice Minister Helen McEntee announced the proposal to try to “revitalise and reinvigorate” rural Ireland. However the group that represents rural publicans…
Traffic delays reported at Aughamore Cross on the Ballintogher to Dromahair road
There are reports of traffic delays on the Dromahair to Ballintogher road this morning. It’s understood that a tree has fallen at Aughamore Cross. Gardai have been notified of the incident and are currently attending the scene. Motorists are being advised to expect delays. Local diversions…