A return to college campuses expected in autumn
A full return to the college campuses at the Institute of Technology Sligo and Letterkenny Institute of Technology is on course for the autumn. Higher Education Minister Simon Harris will brief his colleagues today on the plan to re-open third-level education. Numbers are likely to be managed and…
Musicians facing mounting costs while dancing in the dark
A North West-based musician is claiming that musicians are being completely forgotten about when it comes to Covid-19 support payments during the pandemic. Leitrim musician Ronnie Duignan is a member of the ‘Latenight Radio Band’ and is also a member of the Irish Weddings Band Association. He…
Local TD shocked by small percentage of prison population vaccinated agaisnt Covid
A Sligo Leitrim TD is calling on the Minister for Justice and Minister for Health to co-operate on a vaccine programme for staff and prisoners within the Irish penal system. The Sinn Féin spokesperson on Justice and equality, Martin Kenny TD has expressed his shock that only two %…
Further easing of Covid-19 restriction expected later
The prospect of a more significant summer in the north west is moving a step closer with the easing of a of number of covid-19 restrictions expected later this evening. Early indications are suggesting that International travel for holidays is set to return on July 19th. The plans for further…
MacSharry calls for NPHET to take more of a backseat
A Sligo Leitrim TD is calling for the National Public Health Emergency Team to take more of a backseat. NPHET has been to the forefront of advising and making many crucial decisions during the Covid 19 pandemic. Dublin North West TD Paul McAuliffe believes NPHET should lose some…
Stay & Spend scheme failed hospitality sector.
A Leitrim Councillor and Publican is claiming that the Government’s ‘stay and spend scheme’ which was aimed at kick-starting the hospitality sector between October last year and April this year has failed miserably in providing assistance to the sector. Over 10,800 claims were made under the scheme. Latest…
Compliance with health guidelines vital as Northern Ireland eases restrictions
The Director of Public Health in the North West is stressing the need for everyone to comply with Public Health guidelines as Northern Ireland eases Covid-19 restrictions this morning. Despite there being a lack of data available on daily Covid-19 case numbers in the region due to the…