Local TD says Covid excuses are not valid reasons for closing day centres
A Sligo Leitrim TD says it’s beyond ridiculous that Covid is being used as an excuse for day centres in the region remaining closed. It follows a warning that older people and their families in the North West feel forgotten and abandoned over what’s been described as a failure…
TD Frank Feighan backs decision to close livestock marts
Sligo/Leitrim Fine Gael TD Frank Feighan has said that the closure of livestock marts nationwide, is an unfortunate but necessary short-term measure to take during the COVID 19 Emergency. Deputy Feighan says the department of agriculture, food and marine is working with stakeholders on contingency measures, to ensure that, as…
IT Sligo drawing up plans for college closure over Covid-19 fears
Board of management and senior members at IT Sligo are meeting this afternoon to discuss the government’s decision to close all colleges, schools, childcare facilities and public cultural institutions over the Coronavirus. A number of the members will be meeting with the department of education to gather more information on…