Local Labour Party Rep claims Children with autism and other disabilities are being failed by the Government.
Labour will bring a motion to the Dáil on Wednesday, calling for financial relief to be provided to parents and caregivers of people with disabilities. The motion will also call for an end to assessment delays and improvements to the current lack of education supports and appropriate school places…
Local TD accuses the government of failing to provide mental health care for children
It’s emerged that over 400 young people are waiting for appointments to mental health services in the North West. The number reflects on those waiting in Sligo, Leitrim, Donegal, and other areas in the region. It accounts for over 10% of the nationwide figure of 4,043 children…
Vaccines for children aged 5 to 11 who are at higher risk
The HSE in Community Healthcare Organisation Area 1, which covers Cavan, Donegal, Leitrim, Monaghan and Sligo, says it has opened COVID-19 vaccine registration for children aged 5 to 11 years who are at higher risk from COVID-19. Parents can now register their child for the vaccine if they have a…
Health led response to tackle children’s Alcohol & Drugs related illnesses
A Sligo Leitrim TD says greater education led approach is the best option to combat the recent rise in the number of young people that are suffering with Drugs and Alcohol related illnesses each year. Over 900 children were treated in hospital for such conditions in 2020 Minster…
Over €40,000 raised for Donegal father who’s children died tragically
More than 40-thousand euro has been raised following the deaths of three children in Newcastle in Dublin. Donegal native, Andrew McGinley – the father of Conor, Darragh and Carla – has thanked the public for donating to the go fund me page, set up to help the family. He says…
Ransboro National School have general election
The pupils and staff at Ransboro School in County Sligo will be holding a mock general election today. Ahead of country’s Saturday general election, a Sligo school will be holding their very own general election to give students a chance to understand what it means and what it is like…
Book of condolences opened for McGinley family in Donegal
A book of condolences has been opened for the McGinley family in Donegal town. Situated in the Central hotel in the town, the book of condolences is open to family and friends who want to pay tribute to the three children who died in Newcastle, Dublin last Friday night. The…