Sea Fisheries Protection Authority staff engage in strike action
Fórsa members at the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority are taking part in a 24 hour work stoppage today. The strike action commenced at midnight. The action, by 110 inspectors and clerical staff, will…
Community in Skreen shocked by violent attack
A Sligo Councillor says the local community in Skreen has been left, shocked and traumatised by a recent aggravated assault which left a retired farmer in his 70’s needing hospital treatment. Independent Councillor Michael…
Failure to pay energy bill subsidy will impact homes
A Donegal TD is warning that many households will be seriously impacted if the promised 100 payment of a subsidy towards electricity costs to all homes is not paid. It was reported this week…
At least 12 month wait for BreastCheck screening
There is now at least a year wait for a BreastCheck appointment and there are fears the waiting list will continue to grow unless addressed as a matter of urgency. That’s according to Betty Holmes…
Signs Omicron wave may have peaked says Donegal GP
A Donegal GP says there are positive signs that the country may have passed the peak of the Omicron wave. 67 patients are receiving treatment for Covid-19 in the north west’s two main hospitals today.…
Pringle warns that Mica redress bill will not be passed until Easter
A Donegal TD is warning that it will be Easter at the earliest before a Mica Redd Bill will be passed in the Dáil. The Cabinet will meet at Dublin Castle today to consider…
Second man arrested in relation to organised crime in Sligo
Gardaí in Sligo have confirmed that they have arrested a second man in connection with their investigation into Organised Crime. The man, who is in his mid 20s, was arrested in Co Galway yesterday.…
