Three-quarters of people in mortgage arrears not showing up in court
Three quarters of people involved in mortgage arrears cases in court in Sligo this month either did not turn up for their cases or were not represented. But the Money Advice and Budgeting Service says…
Hospice consultant says palliative care services becoming more important
A Sligo-based expert in palliative care has highlighted the importance of learning how to improve services for those with life-limiting conditions or needing end-of-life care. Dr Anna Cleminson, consultant in palliative medicine at North West…
Indebted mortgage holders urged to show up or be represented when called to court
With more home repossession cases coming before the courts, an advisor with the Money Advice and Budgeting Service based in Sligo is pointing out the importance of people being present or represented when their cases…
Former Sligo mayor wants progress on new regional Garda HQ
A former mayor of Sligo has called on the Fine Gael Oireachtas members to push the case for a new garda regional headquarters building in Sligo. However, it’s understood a site has not even been…
Fracking: Minister won’t make any decision until after EPA report
The Minister for Communications and Natural Resources says he will await the publication of a report from the Environmental Protection Agency before considering any new legislation on fracking. Minister Denis Naughten says the report from…
Donegal trial hears accused suffers from paranoid schizophrenia
wo forensic psychiatrists have told the trial of a Donegal man accused of murdering his parents that he suffers from paranoid schizophrenia. Julian Cuddihy has pleaded NOT guilty by reason of insanity to the murder…
Carthy raises issue of tax avoidance in EU parliament
A North West MEP is hitting out at the government on the issue of tax avoidance. Speaking during a debate on the topic in the European Parliament in Strasbourg this week, Sinn Féin MEP Matt…