Sligo Leitrim TD hopes new scheme will encourage more women into local politics
A Sligo Leitrim TD is hopeful that a new scheme will encourage more women into local politics. Councillors could have access to paid maternity leave for the first time from early next year. …
41 people waiting for a bed at two main North West hospitals
There were 41 people waiting for a bed at the two main North West hospitals this morning. 26 people were waiting at Sligo University Hospital while a further 15 were waiting at Letterkenny. …
Donegal TD reiterates calls for public inquiry into disability services in Donegal
The Taoiseach has been further pressed for a full public inquiry into disability services in Donegal. A recent report claims that at least 40 intellectually-disabled residents of a Stranorlar care centre were subjected to…
Local TD confirms Sinn Féin will not oppose extension of Special Criminal Court
A Sligo Leitrim TD says that although Sinn Féin will not oppose a one-year extension of the Special Criminal Court, they still have concerns over it. The non-jury court was used to jail many…
Two wards hit by Covid outbreak at Sligo University Hospital
Two wards at Sligo University Hospital are currently affected by a Covid-19 outbreak. Management at the hospital has confirmed that 19 patients are currently being treated for Covid at the hospital. Visiting in…
Lack of accommodation proves challenge for major tourist attraction
The manager of a major tourist attraction in the North West says the lack of available accommodation in parts the local region will prevent it from achieving it’s full tourism potential. Sean Delaney is…
Drunk driver caught speeding in Donegal
A drunk driver has been caught speeding in south Donegal. Gardaí attached to Donegal Town Roads Policing Unit detected the vehicle travelling at 132KPH in a 100 zone last night. A fixed Charge Penalty Notice…
