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…
Road Safety Audit called for in Ballisodare after accident
Calls have been made on Sligo County Council to carry out a road safety audit in Ballisodare following a recent accident which involved an elderly man being struck by a car. The man was treated by a doctor at the scene of the accident In response to a motion…
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…