Time to acknowledge the efforts of frontline staff
A Sligo Councillor says it’s unacceptable that health workers are still looking for recognition for the trojan work they have carried out during the pandemic. Trade Unions representing Health Care workers have called again on the Taoiseach to intervene. The unions have urged him to authorise the HSE…
Issue of derelict apartments in Rosses Point Village needs to be addressed
A Sligo Councillor is calling on the local authority to investigate what the intentions are of the owners of the derelict apartments at the entrance to Rosses Point Village. Chairperson of the Sligo Drumcliff Municipal Independent Councillor Marie Casserly made the call at the monthly meeting of the Municipal…
Up to 50,000 driving theory tests to be conduted per month
In-person driver theory tests resume today in the northwest and at 40 testing centers nationwide. The Road Safety Authority says it’ll initially do 25,000 theory tests per month, increasing to 50,000 overtime. More than 120,000 people are currently waiting to take their driver theory test after centers closed…
Further public consultation on N17 expected in soon
The next public consultation on the N17 Road projects is likely to take place this summer. 521 submissions were received by the local authority up to the closing date of the 15th of January this year. Each submission has been reviewed and checked by various experts dealing with…
Sligo Councillor calls for greater discussion on miscarriage & stillbirth
Sligo county councillors have agreed to ask the Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphreys that working mothers and their partners be allowed take three days paid leave — rather than using their sick leave — when a pregnancy ends in a miscarriage or stillbirth. The proposal is also to…
Sligo Council meeting to discuss airport funding
A Sligo Councillor is calling on the local authority to write to the Department of Transport asking them to ensure funds are made available annually for Sligo Airport. Independent Councillor, Marie Casserly is submitting a motion at today’s meeting on the matter as she says a verbal commitment…
Cliffoney Health Centre to reopen
The HSE have confirmed that they intend to reopen the Cliffoney Health Centre in north Sligo. It’s expected that confirmation of the opening date will be supplied shortly by the Older Persons Services in Sligo Leitrim. All those who had previously attended the centre in Cliffoney will be…