Kennys new brief deemed as demotion
Sinn Fein Sligo Leitrim TD Martin Kenny’s change in brief within the party has been deemed as a demotion. It’s part of a reshuffle of the front bench ahead of the next General Election…
Almost 90 waiting on trolleys at North West hospitals
Letterkenny University Hospital was the 4th most over-crowded hospital in the country when it comes to patients waiting on trolleys this morning. 47 patients were waiting on trolleys at the Donegal facility. There are an…
‘Soft independents’ term causes controversy yet again
The term ‘soft independents’ has caused some controversy yet again at the latest sitting of Sligo County Council. Councillor Gibbons included the phrase when calling for the introduction of mortgage interest relief to supporting…
Retired SIPTU members to present at Manorhamilton HSE offices over pension arrears
Retired SIPTU Members representatives from Sligo, Leitrim and Roscommon are presenting themselves at HSE offices in Manorhamilton this morning in a step up in their campaign over pension arrears. It is understood that are…
Road closed following serious crash in Tyrone
There’s been a serious collision outside Fivemiletown in County Tyrone. The single vehicle collision happened earlier this morning. As a result, the road is closed in both directions. Police are at the scene with Enniskillen…
Shass Mountain payments ‘took too long’
Those affected by the Shass Mountain landslide have been described as extremely patient, having waited almost three years for compensation. It was announced yesterday that farmers and landowners are to receive compensation payments this…
‘Exit strategy needed’ to stem Gardai leaving the job
An exit strategy is needed to try to stem the unprecedented volume of gardaí leaving the force. It’s one of the motions going before delegates, as the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors’ annual…
