HSE announces ‘Social Prescribing’ for Sligo, Leitrim, Cavan and Monaghan
We hear much about prescribing medicine for our ills but how about social prescribing? The HSE has announced that the Social Prescribing for Health and Well-Being Programme is now available in seven new areas across…
Donegal TD brands excuses for closing local banks as ‘pathetic’
‘A pathetic example’ is how a Donegal TD has described the excuses provided by the Bank of Ireland CEO, Francesca McDonagh in justifying the decision to shut a number of branches of the bank in…
Donegal & Leitrim boast lowest rent prices
It’s emerged that Donegal and Leitrim are the Counties with the lowest rents in the Country. There has been a 2.7 percent annual increase in the average rent, with the national average costing 1,256…
All Island approach needed in vaccination delivery
A Northern Ireland Assembly member has called for ‘more joined up thinking’ and an ‘all island approach’ when it comes to providing Covid-19 vaccinations. MLA for Fermanagh and South Tyrone Jemma Dolan has made…
Time for those providing community services to be vaccinated
A Donegal councillor has urged the government to move those that are providing essential services in communities up the list when it comes to the rollout of Covid-19 vaccinations. Independent Donegal Councillor, Michael Cholm…
Republic of Ireland residents will not be vaccinated in the North
Republic of Ireland residents have been warned not to book Covid-19 vaccination jabs at centres in the north unless they are registered with a doctor there or have or have an NHS number. It’s…
Government considering easing restrictions on low-risk outdoor activities
The Health Minister says they’re examining easing restrictions on low-risk outdoor activities next month. NPHET will advise the government tomorrow on whether there can be any lifting of parts of the level 5…
