Defence Forces in the NW concerned over long commutes and cuts to allowances
The association representing Defence Forces staff says long commutes and cuts to border and security duty allowances are hitting members in the North West. Gerard Guinan, general secretary of PDFORRA, says these are two of…
Sharp increase in people waiting on trolleys
In the north west today, there has been a sharp increase in the number of people on hospital trolleys waiting for a bed. It’s 56, compared to 30 yesterday. Thirty-five of today’s patients on trolleys…
Budget 2018: Fears an increase in cost of cigarettes will fuel illegal trading
Retailers Against Smuggling say putting up the price of cigarettes in the budget will contribute to illegal trading in the border area. A recent survey shows that nearly half of retailers in the border counties…
Claim that pensioners losing out on Tenant Purchase Scheme
A Donegal TD is calling for the Tenant Purchase Scheme to be made more flexible so that more people can benefit from it. The scheme is to enable local authority tenants buy their homes. But…
Tubbercurry childcare provider to address Oireachtas committee
A Sligo childcare provider will today tell an Oireachtas committee in Dublin that the Affordable Childcare Scheme needs to be made more affordable. Louise Kilbane, from Lollipop Lane Creche in Tubbercurry, will brief TDs on…
Sligo council calls for reinstatement of respite service
A Sligo mother whose son now is forced to travel to Monaghan for respite care says the lack of such services in the North West is a disgrace. Helen Hamilton’s son Niall was availing of…
Post masters to meet Minister Naughten on Thursday
A regional representative of the Irish Postmasters Union is calling on the government and Communications Minister Denis Naughten to become involved in discussions over the future of the country’s post office network. Padraig McNamara, western…
