Leitrim Council Meeting hears of concerns over disposal of PPE equipment
Today’s information meeting of Leitrim County Council will be asked to provide information on what measures are in place to ensure that there are adequate measures in place to dispose of PPE equipment which private homes are looking to dispose of in a safe manner. The issues is being…
Opening Schools at present would be madness
Sinn Féin have called for clear and robust criteria to be outlined before any decision is made to reopen schools. The Party was responding to comments made by Health Minister Simon Harris, which suggested that schools could be reopened one day a week on a phased basis. Sinn Féin Councillor,…
Applicants left waiting on covid payments
North West residents that have applied for the Covid-19 pandemic assistance payment and still have not received any payment have been urged to contact their local Intreo office. There have been reported cases where applicants that have applied and posted applications a number of weeks ago still have not received…
Concern that home care hours will be cut during Covid-19
It’s being claimed that there is major concern for those receiving home care in the north west that if their hours are cut during the Covid-19 pandemic they may not be in a position to have the service fully restored. The concerns have come to light after it was…
North West Students having exam preparations hampered
The Lack of high speed broadband in many areas across Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal is restricting the preparations of secondary school students for the leaving cert examinations. That’s according to Manorhamilton Municipal District Councillor Padraig Fallon. The Sinn Fein Councillor has also raised concerns over the extra cost…
Home care workers need to be supported at a time of crisis
The role of those who work at the coal face of home care will take on even greater significance in the days and weeks ahead as the country braces itself for the spread of Covid-19. That’s according to Sinn Fein Councillor Padraig Fallon who has called for all elected…
Concerns raised over HAP scheme
There are calls for all renters who lose their job during the coronavirus crisis to be given access to the HAP scheme. The Housing Assistance Payment is paid through local authorities. Concerns have been raised locally that it currently takes weeks to apply for the scheme. Manorhamilton…