Tánaiste accuses Donegal Sinn Fein TD of scaremongering over energy crisis
The Tánaiste has accused a Donegal Sinn Fein TD of scaremongering over the ongoing energy crisis. Deputy Pearse Doherty has hit out at Michael Martin over a Government decision to terminate energy credits for…
Sligo Councillor backs calls for energy savings to be passed to all customers
A local Sinn Féin Councillor has backed calls made by his party to ensure energy companies pass on savings made on wholesale charges to all customers. It comes after Electric Ireland announced this week that…
Calls for Transport Minister to reopen Claremorris to Collooney rail line
It’s thought that the reopening of the railway line between Claremorris and Collooney would provide major opportunities for the North West. It’s argued that the move would provide the longest freight line in Ireland, providing…
Family support service in Sligo suffering from ‘chronic lack of funding’
Springboard family support service in Sligo is said to be suffering from a chronic lack of funding. The facility for early childhood development is located in Cranmore and provides a range of services for…
Almost 30 people awaiting admission to North West hospitals
There were almost 30 people awaiting admission to the two main North West hospitals this morning. 23 were waiting at Sligo University Hospital while a further six were waiting at Letterkenny. Limerick University…
Government to consider taxing two state owned energy providers if prices don’t fall
Agriculture Minister and Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue says the Government will consider taxing the two state owned energy providers if prices don’t fall. Reports today suggest ESB-Electric Ireland and Bord Gais could face a…
Fire service could solve ambulance delay debacle – MacLochlainn
Both the Government and the National Ambulance Service are being urged once again to allow fire and rescue personnel act as first responders if an ambulance can’t attend a scene within an acceptable time period.…