Sligo based TD says Eastern Bridge will proceed as planned
Sligo Leitrim TD Frank Feighan has moved to ease any concerns over the future of the Eastern Bridge project. Speaking to OceanFM news, Deputy Feighan said he met with Minster Ryan last night in relation to the project last night. The Green Party Leader cast doubt over the…
Extra Housing Measures will make a difference – Feighan
A Sligo-Leitrim TD has said extra measures agreed by Cabinet under the Housing for All plan will speed up home building and drive down building costs in counties Sligo, Leitrim, and Donegal. Deputy Frank Feighan said that these additional provisions are good news for home buyers, renters and builders. Speaking…
Justice Minister says Garda divisional headquarters decision is one for Commissioner
The Minister for Justice has told the Dáil that any decision to establish Sligo Garda Station as a divisional headquarters for An Garda Síochána is one for the Garda Commissioner. Sligo-Leitrim TD Frank Feighan raised the issue with Minister Harris adding that Sligo would be a more suitable location for…
Local TD calls for Sligo Garda Station to be North West Divisional Headquarters
There are fresh calls to establish Sligo Garda station as a divisional headquarters for An Garda Síochána. Currently the headquarters is based in Letterkenny however it’s thought Sligo would be a more suitable location. It’s also thought that the Armed Response Unit HQ should be…
Deputy Feighan says Citizens Assembly on Drug Use is needed to tackle nationwide pandemic
A Sligo Leitrim TD has reiterated that there’s a drug problem in every town and village in the country. The establishment of a Citizens Assembly on Drug Use was heavily discussed in the Dail last evening. The Assembly will hold its first meeting in April and is set…
Sligo TD confirms that his time as a Junior Minister is up
The new line up Junior Ministers is expected to be announced shortly. The Irish Examiner is predicting that there will be some ”bloodshed” for Fine Gael this afternoon at the Cabinet junior minister reshuffle. It was expected that Colm Brophy and Sligo Leitrim TD Frank Feehan will go…
Sligo Adult Mental Health Unit officially opens
The Adult Mental Health Unit in Sligo was officially opened this morning. The purpose built Adult Mental Health Inpatient Unit situated on the grounds of Sligo University Hospital opened in October 2020 and serves the counties of Sligo, Leitrim, West Cavan and South Donegal. It was officially opened by Minister…