Over 80 people awaiting admission to North West hospitals
There were 82 people awaiting admission to the two main North West hospitals this morning according to the INMO. 35 people were waiting at Sligo University Hospital while a further 47 were waiting in Letterkenny. Nationally, there were 631 people waiting at hospitals across the country today with…
Most Irish employees receive booster dose of Covid vaccine
96 per cent of Irish employees have received a booster dose of a Covid vaccine. However, the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office reveal the accommodation and food services sector has the highest number of people who are unvaccinated. 28 per cent of those employed in the…
Sligo nurse says obstacles preventing nurses abroad returning home to work
A Sligo nurse, working in Scotland, who wants to come home to work, says various requirements are making it difficult to do so, and that it is taking up to 1 year for nurses working abroad to be allowed back to work in Ireland. Phoebe Gaughan says the situation makes…
Housing Minister under fire from Sligo over missed targets
The Housing Minister is facing calls to explain why there was an underspend in the housing department. The issue was raised at the latest sitting of Sligo County Council this morning. Figures in recent years show the department has failed to meet its targets something Sinn Féin Councillor…
Lives lost in North West linked to air pollution, new report claims
A number of lives a year could be saved in the North West if authorities on both sides of the Border adopt international guidelines on air pollution, a new report claims. The major all-island assessment reveals that around 2,600 premature deaths can be attributed to air pollution – 1,700…
Current policing model ‘disconnected’ – Warnock
A Leitrim councillor says recent findings into stalking and harassment which claims that that less than 50% of all victims report their harassment, is further confirmation the current policing model is disconnected from the citizens of our country. Kinlough based Councillor Justin Warnock will call on the JPC to…
Val Harte Cup to get underway this Easter weekend
The Val Harte Cup is taking place over the Easter weekend in Strandhill Golf Club. This exclusive golf event, which is only open to Golf Ireland members, will kick off with a qualifying round over Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th (players can play either day with re-entry as an option)…