Comments from Minister Ryan casts doubt over the future of Eastern Bridge Project
There are fears this morning in Sligo that funding for another major infrastructure project could be stalled. The news has emerged in the same week where it was confirmed that funding for the N17 Knock to Collooney project has been paused by the Government. The Minister for Transport Eamon…
Sligo Councillor calls for extra resources for St Angela’s College and Letterkenny to train additional nurses
A member of the Regional Health Forum West says it’s vital that as many of the new 854 nursing posts that are being created will be based in the north west. The Health Minister has today announced a 25 million euro investment to boost staffing levels in the country’s…
National Ambulance Education and Training facility to be established in North West
A National Ambulance Education and Training facility is to be established in Sligo. Currently trainee paramedics have to carry out the majority of their training in Dublin and Cork. This situation has led to calls being made for such a facility to be set up in this region. …
Councillor expresses concern with low number of planning permissions granted locally
A Sligo Councillor is warning that the low number of planning permissions being granted for new houses locally will ensure that the north west could be looking at housing crisis last for a substantial period of time. Cllr. Donal Gilroy has also warned the housing shortage will prevent skilled…
Sligo Councillor fears for the future of Inishmurray Island
An Bord Pleanála is facing increasing pressure to remove red tape on getting a landing facility established at Inishmurray Island. At the moment the island has been deemed an area of special conversation and plans for such a facility are effectively blocked. Many relatives of people on the…
Regional Health Forum to hear calls for additional parking at Sligo University Hospital
It’s hoped that there will be much needed additional car parking facilities at Sligo University Hospital in the near future. It follows several complaints from members of the public over the shortage of spaces on the grounds of the facility. There’s also ongoing concern over the distance between…
Renewed calls for swimming pool in Sligo
There’s renewed momentum for a 50M swimming pool to be established in Sligo. Currently there’s no such facility in the county of even in Connaught itself with athletes having to travel long distances to avail of other facilities elsewhere. There had been calls for a feasibility study to be carried…