New speed limits being considered by cabinet
North West drivers could be looking a new speed limits being introduced throughout the region. It’s being reported this morning that Speed limits are to be cut in an effort to curb the recent increase in road deaths. The move will affect national, arterial and local roads.…
Local TD is confident that sufficient consultation has taken place between the Government and GPs over the extension of free GP care.
A Sligo Leitrim TD is confident that sufficient consultation has taken place between the Government and GPs over the extension of free GP care. Yesterday, Cabinet approved plans to expand free GP care to include children aged six and seven, and average income earners. Children will be able…
Updated: Sligo councillor calls for new ‘HSE winter plan’ to target overcrowding in emergency departments’
A Sligo Councillor is calling for the new HSE winter plan to target overcrowding in Hospital Emergency Departments as a matter of urgency. Hundreds of new healthcare staff are to be recruited in the coming months under the HSE’s Winter Plan, which goes to Cabinet today. Health Minister…
Large numbers from North West expected to take part in mica rally
The cabinet will today discuss the Mica redress scheme ahead of a planned large protest in Dublin which will include large numbers of people from Donegal, Sligo, and Mayo. TDs will discuss a motion this evening calling for the redress scheme for the defective house blocks to be extended…
Cabinet meet to discuss vaccination programe
Cabinet Ministers will discuss the latest setbacks for the vaccination programme when they meet this morning. The Taoiseach is to be briefed by the HSE and the vaccines taskforce as work continues on redrawing the roll-out plan. Re-drawn plans to take account of the problems with the…
Cabinet to discuss post Brexit trade deal.
The cabinet will meet today to discuss the post Brexit trade deal struck between the EU and the UK. It was due to be held tomorrow but has been brought forward. It’s expected the sectors impacted most by the Brexit agreement and how support can be provided will…
Cabinet to confirm reopening date for pubs
Cabinet is expected to agree to a reopening date for pubs when it meets later today. According to the Irish Times, the government is likely to announce September 21st as the date they can reopen. It comes after strict new guidelines for pubs that don’t serve food to…