Different opinions on Feighan’s minimum unit pricing for alcohol
Government ministers have approved the introduction of minimum unit pricing for alcohol, a move spearheaded by Minister of State at the Department of Health and Sligo/Leitrim TD Frank Feighan. Minister Feighan says it will ensure…
Students need greater protection on accommodation issues.
Independent Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle says that many third level students have endured serious upheaval and confusion over accommodation issues over the last year. Deputy Pringle also says the problems are being confounded by the…
Leitrim Council meeting hears calls for establishment of national graveyard fund
A Leitrim Councillor has called for the establishment of a ‘Grave yard Fund that would be used to provide funds for the upkeep and maintenance of graveyards throughout Leitrim. Sinn Féin Councillor Brandan Barry…
Driving tester recruitment must be a priority for Government
A Sligo Councillor has reiterated her calls for a greater number of driving testers to be recruited to address the significant backlog of driving tests that currently exists due to the covid-19 pandemic. It…
New Alcohol measures will drive shoppers to North
Alcohol in the Republic will cost 40% more than the North following the introduction of minimum unit pricing. The new minimum pricing unity was passed by cabinet yesterday and was brought forward by the…
Donegal Gardai committed to preventing gathernings
Gardai in Donegal say they will do everything they can to prevent gatherings taking place that breach public health guidelines. They’ve set up a hotline for the public to report illegal gatherings in their…
Covid-19 cases continue to increase
The five day moving average of new Covid-19 cases has increased by 8 % in the past week. The figure was 437 last Tuesday but has increased to 470 this week. 383 new…