Taoiseach defends Government investment in north west
The Taoiseach has defended Government investment in the North West. Leo Varadkar was responding to comments from Independent TD Marian Harkin, who was critical over what she termed a lack of positive discrimination in the…
Over 11,000 waiting on trolleys in the North West so far this year
Over 11,000 people have been on trolleys in the North West’s two main hospitals so far this year. In 2023, 6,681 people have been left on trolleys in Sligo University Hospital, and 4,571 in Letterkenny…
Positive Lonely Planet review for Donegal is expected to boost tourism figures
A Donegal Councillor is predicting increased number of tourists visiting the county following positive review of the county in the renowned travel guide the lonely plant. The publication ranked Donegal as the fourth best…
Peter McVerry Trust seek bailout
The Department of Housing says it’s considering a request from the Peter McVerry Trust for a bailout. The housing charity has been experiencing financial trouble for a number of months. An…
Paramedics stopped from assisting at Creeslough due to visa issues
Some ambulance workers from Northern Ireland could not assist in an explosion just across the border in Donegal because of visa issues. Ten people died in an explosion at a petrol station in Creeslough on…
Sligo councillor claims the Government lifting eviction ban has led to fewer HAP properties
A Sligo Councillor says the low number of HAP properties available in Sligo and Leitrim should be treated as an ’emergency situation’. Cllr. Arthur Gibbons made the comments after it emerged that the number…
Donegal TDs disgusted as Health Minister misses debate again
The Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, failed to show up in the Dáil last night to discuss issues concerning Letterkenny University Hospital for the second week running. Sinn Fein’s Padraig MacLochlainn and Pearse Doherty brought…