More resources needed to deal with staff shortages at Sligo University Hospital
There are claims more resources are needed to deal with staff shortages at Sligo University Hospital. It follows news of possible recuritment restriction on some non-critical replacement posts within the Saolta University Healthcare Group. A Fianna Fáil local election candidate for the Ballymote area says there was a…
Sligo council urged to review income limits for social housing
There are calls for Sligo County Council to review the income limits set for eligibility for social housing. The current income threshold begins at €25,000 for a single person and increases to €30,000 depending on the household size. Income levels for people to be eligible for…
Fianna Fail councillor wants free EU wi-fi initiative rolled out across Sligo
A Sligo councillor is hoping to see the county take advantage of a free wi-fi initiative being launched by the European Union. Fianna Fail’s Keith Henry raised the motion at a recent meeting of Sligo County Council to apply for the WIFI4EU initative which will be made available from June…
Sligo looks set to host GAA Scór Sinsír in 2018
Sligo looks set to host the All-Ireland GAA Scór Sinsír competition in 2018. Sligo GAA Culture and Irish language officer Keith Henry raised the idea at the recent county board convention and with Connaught set to host the competition Sligo has become the frontrunner. The aim of the Scór committees…
Sligo councillor wants tax credit for those travelling for work
A Sligo councillor is calling for a tax credit for people who travel long distances to work. Fianna Fail Councillor Keith Henry says people who live in large urban areas or who can use public transport have the benefit of the Tax Saver Commuter Ticket Scheme. But he says that…
Councillor says north west can’t attract mental health staff
A Fianna Fail councillor in Sligo says the region is finding it difficult to secure qualified consultant psychiatrists. Ballymote councillor Keith Henry says more attractive benefits in the private health sector and other parts of the world mean mental health service users in the north west are suffering. The 2006…