Local TD’s are urged to keep fighting for Cath Lab Services in Sligo
Local TDs are under increasing pressure to do what in their gift to reinstate the Cath Lab service at Sligo University Hospital. The mobile unit ceased operations at the hospital last week – it had only been operating two days a week. Sligo Councillors are urging all Local…
Sligo Councillor claims CAMHS service is at breaking point
A local Sligo Councillor is warning that the CAMHS service is at ‘breaking point’ with what has been described as unprecedented level of referrals. Fine Gael Councillor Thomas Walsh is warning that mental health among young people is a major issue that needs to be addressed. The latest…
Pedestrian crossing agreed in principle for Carraroe
An agreement has been reached in principle on the provision of a pedestrian crossing in the Carraroe Centre. Cllr Thomas Walsh says the junction at Carraroe which connects the R287, R284 and the Old Dublin Road needed to be examined as a matter of urgency. The junctions redesign has been…
Fears over future of Cath Lab Services at Sligo University Hospital
A Sligo Councillor has expressed his concern with speculation that the Cath Lab Services at Sligo University Hospital is to cease at the end of the month. Sligo Drumcliff Councillor Thomas Walsh has called for a permanent Cath Lab to be established at Sligo University hospital in the past…
Sligo Councillor concerned over midwives not being able to take annual leave
A Sligo Councillor claims midwives in Sligo University Hospital are unable to take annual leave due to the shortage of staff. Fine Gael’s Thomas Walsh says the situation is not sustainable and is calling on the CEO of the Saolta Hospital Group, Tony Canavan, to announce what plans are…
Councillor claims latest report shows the urgency of hiring additional staff at Sligo University Hospital
A new report into Nurse staffing levels at Sligo University Hospital has found there is a ‘significant shortage of staff’ in the Emergency Department. The review finds a minimum of 53 Whole Time Equivalent Staff are required to meet demand, or up to 80 Registered Nurses and Healthcare…
Sligo Councillor calls for more more garda resources to combat growing drug problem in the North West
A Sligo Councillor says proper resources must be provided to Gardaí in the North West to adequately tackle the issue of growing drug use in the counties of Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal. A former cocaine addict says he could get a supply of drugs delivered “within 15 minutes” through…