TDs under pressure over upcoming enhanced Mica Scheme
Some TDs are under increasing pressure to stand over promises made as it relates to campaigning for a 100% Mica Redress Scheme. Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien is set to bring the legislation for the…
74 people waiting for a bed at two main North West Hospitals
There were 74 people waiting for a bed at the two main North West Hospitals this morning. 43 people were waiting at Sligo University Hospital while a further 31 were waiting at Letterkenny. …
Reported disturbance on Sligo to Dublin train
There was a reported disturbance yesterday evening on the Sligo to Dublin evening train. The Train departed Sligo Station shortly after 7 PM yesterday evening. Gardaí say they were called to assist with…
RSA call for more visible policing on roads
The Road Safety Authority is looking at ways of ensuring more visible policing on the country’s roads. It’s after the Bank Holiday weekend saw 8 people die in a series of road incidents. …
O Donnell hopeful that recent visit of fishing delegation to Europe will make an impact
The CEO of the Irish Fish Producers Association is hopeful that the recent visit of a delegation of representatives from the fishing industry in Ireland has helped to highlight the plight of Irish Fishermen in…
New laws could be introduced to protect landowners from personal injury claims
It’s being reported today that the Minister for Agriculture is about to introduce new laws which will afford Landowners more protection from personal injury claims being made by members of the public. The…
Local TD says parents are struggling to secure college grants
A Sligo Leitrim TD says many families in the North West are not able to access college grants despite being on the breadline. Sinn Fein Deputy Martin Kenny says in particular, parents who have…