North West MEP says government reopening plan ‘unfair’ to some sectors
A Midlands/North West MEP has criticised the government’s reopening plan saying it’s unfair to certain sectors. Restrictions are to be eased for nightclubs, however, Maria Walsh feels the same does not apply to cultural venues.…
Letterkenny University Hospital second most overcrowded today
Letterkenny University Hospital has the second highest number of patients in the country waiting for a bed today. Forty-eight patients — made up of 38 in wards and 10 in the emergency department — are…
Agriculture Minister meets with children over mica concerns
Waiting a few more weeks for a mica redress scheme is acceptable, if it means it’ll be right. That’s according to the Agriculture Minister who spoke to 50 children from across Donegal this afternoon. They…
Harkin: Money laundering happening ‘right in front of our noses’
A Sligo/Leitrim TD says money laundering involving second and third level students is happening ‘right in front of our noses’ across the country. Independent Deputy Marian Harkin says that’s even as the Dail has been…
Sligo University Hospital to change its traffic flow
Sligo University Hospital is implementing changes to its traffic flow. The aim is to enhance patients’ journeys when attending the hospital and to facilitate ongoing and future works. At present, traffic backlogs occur to the…
McConalogue admits new Covid rules need clarification
Donegal TD and Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue says the government will be engaging with businesses today in an effort to bring clarity to the new Covid regulations for the reopening of nightclubs and live venues…
Covid regulations: Sligo nightclub operator says clarity needed
A Sligo nightclub operator says clarification is needed in relation to the relaxation of Covid restrictions announced by the Taoiseach yesterday. The government has said specific sectoral guidance will be developed for nightclubs setting out…