Kenny not happy with Covid-19 legislation on fines
A Sligo/Leitrim TD is criticising the new law which gives gardaí the power to issue on-spot fines for not complying with public health guidelines. The controversial legislation was signed into law by President Michael D. Higgins over the weekend. The actual monetary fine for not wearing a face mask in…
Donegal TD believes universal sick pay would help stop Covid-19 spread
A local TD believes introducing universal sick pay would do more to help stop the spread of Covid-19 than giving Gardaí more powers. There is no mandatory sick pay under Irish law meaning that for most people when they miss a day of work due to an illness, they lose…
Alarming incidence rates for local electoral areas
The latest figures on the number of Covid-19 cases per electoral area have been published for the Counties of Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal. All 5 local electoral areas in the Ocean FM franchise area have increased the number of positive cases when comparisons are drawn to last week’s…
Covid-19 continues to impact as further cases are reported
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has confirmed 3 additional deaths related to COVID-19. They have also been notified of 1,167 new cases of COVID-19. In the north west 48 new cases were reported in Donegal, 18 in Sligo and 5 in Leitrim. Covid-19 continues to impact on local…
Fresh concerns expressed over contact tracing
Up to 15,000 people may have been affected by issues with Covid-19 contact tracing over the weekend. The HSE has asked thousands of people who have tested positive for the disease to carry out their own contact tracing. The Irish Medical Organisation is fearful that people who didn’t…
Pringle urges people to support local shops
Ahead of the new level 5 restrictions coming into effect at midnight a Donegal TD has called on North West residents to support local businesses. Donegal Independent TD for Donegal, Thomas Pringle, is urging the public to support local businesses and local jobs by shopping in their local regions…
Feighan calls for restrictions to be eased for religious duties
A Sligo/Leitrim TD is calling for the work of priests, clergy and ministers from faith communities to be regarded as an essential service during the Level 5 Covid restrictions that come into effect at midnight tonight. Junior Minister Frank Feighan says this is necessary because clergy often have to…