28 patients on hospital trolleys waiting for beds in NW hospitals
There are 28 patients on trolleys waiting for a bed in the north west’s two main hospitals today, the same figure as yesterday. There are 17 in Sligo University Hospital and 11 in Letterkenny University…
Donegal TD says government has put special interests above ordinary citizens in dealing with Covid
A Donegal TD is accusing the government of putting certain self-interest groups above ordinary citizens in its handling of the Covid-19 pandemic. Independent Deputy Thomas Pringle says this, and mixed messages from government, have led…
Sligo Labour Party member calls for overhaul of how early-years education is provided
A local member of the Labour Party has called for a total overhaul of the way in which early childhood care and education is provided. Sligo Leitrim Labour Party member John Davey has also called…
Despite pandemic, progress being made on Connacht Ulster technological university
The government has confirmed that it plans to establish three new technological universities this year. The new Munster Technological University officially came into operation recently. Simon Harris, the Minister for Higher Education, has confirmed that…
Sligo Council to close all local amenities
It’s expected that Sligo County Council will close all local amenities including beaches in an attempt to stop the spread of Covid-19. Ocean FM news understand that the Gardai have advised the local authority…
Schools to remain closed in Northern Ireland
Schools are to remain closed in Northern Ireland for the foreseeable future. The Stormont Executive will meet today to finalise a tightening of the current six-week lockdown. It will include an extended period of remote…
Schools decision to be made today
Senior government ministers will meet today to consider closing schools until the end of the month. The cabinet sub-committee on Covid-19 will discuss the proposal before a final decision is made tomorrow. It…
