Sligo University Hospital still awaiting Cath Lab commitment
There is still no commitment to provide a full time permanent Cath Lab service in Sligo University Hospital. Addressing a Regional Health Forum meeting in Galway, Cllr Donal Gilroy said people in Sligo and the North West were delighted in July when theywere led to believe that there had been…
Local Councillor raises concerns over hospital waiting times for over-75’s
Over-75’s waited an average of almost 10 hours at emergency departments in the first seven months of this year. Locally the average waiting time at Sligo University Hospital was above the national average with patients having to wait 11.7 hours, while in Letterkenny the time was 7.3 hours. According to…
Sligo councillor expresses concern with hospital waiting times for over 75’s
It’s being claimed that the lack of hospital beds and access for patients to a number of services such as out- patient clinics is the main reasons people over the age of 75 are spending considerable periods of time in hospital waiting rooms. Over-75’s waited an average of almost…
Sligo councillor calls for lifesaving equipment to be kept at Mullaghmore and Rosses Point beaches
There are calls on Sligo County Council to keep lifesaving equipment at both Mullaghmore and Rosses Point beaches all year round. Open water swimming is becoming an ever popular activity among local people however some safety measures at beaches are removed for the winter months. But Cllr Donal…
Local Councillor calls greater allocation of crossing wardens for Sligo
A Sligo Councillor is calling for an end to what he has termed rural discrimination when it comes to school crossing wardens in county Sligo. Fianna Fáil councillor Donal Gilroy believes that a review is needed on the current policy, so that children living in rural areas can avail…
Inadequate broadband in the northwest is negatively impacting students
A Sligo councillor says issues around inadequate broadband will continue to negatively impact students in the northwest. A recent study by Pure Telecom found that 36 percent of parents say their child has been unable to complete online homework due to slow or no broadband at home. The…
Sligo Councillor warns of risks associated with dangerous terrain in north west
A Sligo Councillor is urging hill and mountain walkers in the North West to be mindful of dangerous terrain and to stick to the safer paths. The Sligo Leitrim Mountain Rescue team has attended several call outs this summer, assisting casualties to safety. It’s expected that large numbers…