Renewed calls for Armed Response Unit to be based in Sligo
Increased aggravated burglaries, a growing culture in organised crime, the increasing culture of drug use and the availability of illicit substances in Sligo are all reasons why an Armed Response Unit of An Garda Siochána should be permanently based in Sligo. Those are the views of a Sligo Councillor…
Welcome reaction to reinstatement of An Post Jobseeker Payments
The decision to pay jobseeker payments through the post offices has been described as a move that will help safe guard the future of many rural Post Offices The changes will apply initially to all new jobseeker applicants before being extended to other jobseekers over the coming months. …
Report into staffing levels at Sligo University Hospital needs to be published
A Sligo Councillor is calling for the publication of a staffing review carried out at Sligo University Hospital. Fine Gael’s Thomas Walsh says there are huge waiting lists in the hospital across all departments and believes the report should be made available to staff to review. Councillor Walsh…
Walsh calls for plan to be put in place for Sligo Airport
A Sligo councillor says a plan is needed for Sligo Airport going forward. Fine Gael’s Thomas Walsh says they have been reimbursed €200,000 for works carried out over a year ago but are still waiting for €80,000 to begin phase 2 of works. He says Sligo Airport is…
Update on Sligo’s efforts to secure a Catherisation laboratory due in December
It’s likely to be a number of months before it will be known if a permanent cardiac catherisation laboratory could be provided at Sligo University Hospital. There has been a long-running campaign for a permanent cath lab, which plays a key role in the treatment of a variety of…
Traffic concerns at Coola Post Primary School
Two Sligo councillors are calling for the county council to work with Coola Post Primary School to provide more parking space and an improved set-down area. It’s as a result of more traffic, the increased number of school buses required because of Covid-19 regulations and the growing number of…
Floodgate funding for Garavogue River
Funding has been allocated to upgrade 10 floodgates along the Garavogue in Sligo Town. There are 14 in total but four must remain open to allow fish to make their way along the river. The works will upgrade the penstocks to an electrical system that will be capable…