Tourism Sector not being best served by current support measures
A Sligo Leitrim TD has expressed his concerns that the towel is already being thrown in for the tourism sector. Fianna Fáil TD, Marc MacSharry speaking in the Dáil yesterday observed that the tourism…
New Garda appointments for Sligo & Leitrim
An Garda Síochána has announced a range of promotions, allocations and transfers at the ranks of Assistant Commissioner, Chief Superintendent and Superintendent. Goretti Sheridan, a native of Rathmullan in Donegal, has been transferred to the…
MacSharry questions logic of using convention centre for Dáil sittings
A Sligo Leitrim TD has questioned the logic of using the National Convention Centre for Dáil sittings. Fianna Fáil TD, Marc MacSharry make the remarks during this morning’s sitting of the Dáil. Deputy MacSharry says…
Sinn Féin Dáil Chief Whip urges party to make most of opposition role
The Sinn Féin Dáil Chief Whip, Padraig McLochlainn, says there is a range of issues that need addressing. The Donegal Deputy was newly appointed by Party Leader, Mary Lou McDonald, last week. …
Sligo Councillors demand ‘hotline access’ to Eir
The local authority in Sligo will write to the Chief Executive of Eir to request that a priority phone number be established to enable Councillors make contact with the communications company in relation to technical…
Sligo native to be appointed as new Irish Ambassador to China
A Sligo woman is set to become Ireland’s new Ambassador to China. Dr Ann Derwin, who’s currently assistant secretary general at the Department of Foreign Affairs, has been nominated as the State’s new chief envoy…
Many major challenges facing gardai
A Sligo Leitrim TD claims there are many major challenges facing gardai at present. 94 per cent of middle-ranking members of the force say they’ve had difficulty enforcing Covid-19 legislation as the lockdown has…
