Harkin: Gov’t must act now to save post offices
The future of the post office network has been debated in the Dáil this afternoon. TDs from across the country raised concerns over the viability of the network and what the Government should be doing…
Call for banks to extend payment breaks
There are calls for the banks to extend Covid-19 payment breaks for borrowers. Donegal TD and Sinn Fein spokesman on finance, Pearse Doherty, says this has left borrowers vulnerable to default and mortgage arrears, particularly…
Roads flooded in some areas
Sligo County Council is advising motorists and other road users to take extra care on a number of roads because of spot flooding following heavy overnight rain The roads affected include the ‘Long Stretch’ on…
Feighan calls for restrictions to be eased for religious duties
A Sligo/Leitrim TD is calling for the work of priests, clergy and ministers from faith communities to be regarded as an essential service during the Level 5 Covid restrictions that come into effect at midnight…
New Covid-19 restrictions to be introduced at midnight
In the latest Covid-19 figures released by the Health Protection Surveillance Centre, the number of new cases in Sligo has exceeded those of Donegal. 27 new cases were reported in Sligo yesterday while 21…
Those with Covid-19 will have to conduct their own contact tracing
Thousands of people who tested positive for Covid-19 over the weekend will be asked to do their own contact tracing. The HSE is to send a text to 2,500 people in the coming days…
Numbers allowed at funerals increased from 10 to 25
The number of people permitted to attend funerals has been increased from 10 to 25. It comes after confirmation last night that up to 25 people could gather for a wedding. Minister of State for…
