Sligo Councillor says it’s unfair to ask parents to fundraise for schools running costs
A Sligo Councillor and teacher says it’s unfair to expect parents to fundraise in order to raise funds for heating and lighting in schools. There are warnings that if Covid-19 grants are reduced at the same time that energy costs continue to rise many schools will struggle. Sligo…
Sligo Councillor calls for safety survey on stretch of N15
Sligo County Council is being urged to carry out a safety survey on a section of road in Sligo. The route along the N15 between Moneygold and Cliffoney is said to be in need of a facelift with some road markings currently not clearly visible. Local Cllr…
Applications close today for School Bus tickets
Parents across the north west are being reminded that applications for school transport for the new school year will close today. It applies only for new applicants seeking primary and/or post-primary school transport for 2022/2023, and includes students starting school in September. The deadline also applies to students moving school,…
Mixed reaction to latest Mica Redress
The redress scheme for homeowners affected by the Mica scandal may have to be extended to other parts of the country. Government last night signed off on a compensation scheme which would see around 7,500 homeowners affected by the defective building blocks, receive 100% of the cost of rebuilding their…
Sligo Councillor claims new DEIS schools will benefit education in the north west
The addition of 38 new schools across Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal under the DEIS Scheme will ‘benefit every child’. That’s according to Sligo Independent Councilor and former teacher, Marie Casserly who welcomed Minister for Education, Norma Foley announcing the first expansion of the DEIS Scheme in almost 20 years.…
Fórsa to ballot School Secretary Members
The Fórsa trade union is to ballot its school secretary members on a set of proposals designed to regularise their employment terms and conditions. The draft proposals, follow the campaign for pay equality for school secretaries. Proposals were finalised yesterday at the Workplace Relations Commission. . As a result…
Sligo Councillor calls for review into treatment for children with Spina Bifida
A Sligo Councillor is calling for the urgent reviews for children with Spina Bifida. There are 82 children in Ireland with Spina Bifida currently requiring urgent Orthopaedic intervention. Sligo independent Councillor is calling on the Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly to instigate the matter. She recently tabled…