Scanlon raises concerns over membership of Citizens’ Assembly
A Sligo Leitrim TD has raised concern about the representation from the north west region on the Citizen’s Assembly. The Assembly already held its inaugural meeting in October to discuss the future of the Eighth…
Minister makes no promises on Sligo council’s finances
The CEO of Sligo County Council has been told to submit a new proposal to ease the financial burden on the council. The current five year-plan sets a target for the Council to make a…
Taoiseach warns Brexit negotiations could get nasty
The Taoiseach has warned that Ireland could damage its relationship with Britain by ‘outstaying its welcome’ in Brexit talks. Enda Kenny made his remarks at the All Island forum on Brexit – and said there’s…
Sligo locals concerned over garda strike on Friday
Last ditch efforts are taking place in an effort to prevent an unprecedented strike by gardai taking place this Friday. With less that 48 hours now to go, it’s emerged that the AGSI and GRA…
Chinese ambassador: “Human rights must be dealt with on basis of mutual respect”
The Chinese ambassador says the issue of human rights must be dealt with on the basis of mutual respect between different countries. Asked about the issue by Ocean FM News during a visit to Sligo…
25 people on trolleys in Letterkenny Hospital
25 people are waiting on a bed in Letterkenny University Hospital this lunchtime. Figures from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation show that 18 people are on trolleys with a further 7 waiting in overflow…
Government accused of reneging on mental health promises
The government has been accused by a Donegal TD of reneging on it’s promise to increase the mental health budget. Fianna Fail deputy Pat ‘The Cope’ Gallagher says €35 million was promised to mental health…