Rail Review ‘massive’ opportunity for the north west
A Sligo Councillor says the All Island Rail Review is an opportunity that needs to ‘grabbed with both hands’. Thomas Healy believes it’s an opportunity for Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal to be connected with the…
Donegal TD calls for urgent review of Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme
A Donegal Independent TD is calling for an urgent review of the Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme following the resignation of the Disabled Drivers Medical Board of Appeal. The board deals with appeals for people…
Sligo/Leitrim TD says homecare sector is facing a crisis
Sligo/Leitrim Sinn Fein TD, Martin Kenny, says there is a crisis in the homecare sector with 208 people in the region waiting for a carer to be assigned to them even though they have been…
Reports suspected Sligo crime boss arrested at Dublin Airport
It’s reported that a suspected crime boss, believed to be running an organised crime group in Sligo, was arrested yesterday as he prepared to fly from Dublin to Spain. The Irish Daily Star reports this…
Living with Covid plan needed says Sligo restaurateur
A Sligo restaurateur says the government need a plan going forward ahead of Ministers set to approve a number of changes to the Covid testing regime and rules around close contacts this morning. The Chief…
Alternatives to opening school windows during cold months needed
An Independent TD believes the directive for schools to leave windows open, with the aim of slowing the spread of Covid-19, during the cold months needs to change. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice says he is constantly…
Letterkenny university Hospital has most Covid-19 patients nationally
Letterkenny University Hospital remains the worst impacted when it comes to Covid-19 patients for the fourth day in a row. Latest HSE figures show 71 patients are receiving treatment for the virus, two of whom…