Local TD accuses exiting Banks of not adequately assisting customers looking to change accounts
A Sligo Leitrim TD says the imminent closure of Ulster Bank and KBC is causing severe stress for many people across the north west. Independent TD Marian Harkin says the banks that are about to exit the Irish market are not doing enough to assist customers with moving their…
Harkin to vote against Government in no confidence motion
Independent and Sligo Leitrim TD Marian Harkin says she will vote against the Government in the motion of no confidence this week. Meanwhile, the vote in the Government is being described as nothing more than a publicity stunt. That’s the view of Minister of State Peter Burke who…
Dail hears further calls for restoration of Cath Lab services in Sligo
Further call have been made in the Dáil for the immediate restoration of Cath Lab services at Sligo University Hospital. Sligo Leitrim TD Marian Harkin raised the issue with Minister for housing Darragh O’Brien in the last few minutes who reiterated how the private provider of the services throughout…
Local TD says ‘an emergency situation’ now exists at Sligo University Hospital
A Sligo Leitrim TD has described the situation at Sligo University Hospital as an emergency and is calling for urgent Government intervention. Yesterday, there were 50 people waiting for a bed at the facility and comes as the second day of the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisations Annual Delegate…
Proposed turf ban ‘madness’
A Sligo Leitrim Deputy has rowed in behind calls for the proposed turf ban to be scrapped. A vote will take place tonight on a Sinn Fein motion to scrap plans to ban the sale and distribution of turf from September. Environment Minister Eamon Ryan has been under…
Local TD calls for Compensation be finalised for Shass Mountain Farmers
The government are being called on to set a date for a compensation package for those impacted by the Shass Mountain landslide near Drumkeerin. The landslide which took place in June 2020 caused significant damage to farms, roads and bridges in the Drumkeerin areas. Sligo Leitrim Independent…
Local TD claims that Postmasters are pushed to their limit
A Sligo/Leitrim TD says postmasters have ‘reached a tipping point’ in their wait for various payments that were agreed with them. It’s as the postmasters are due to hold an emergency meeting next Monday to consider balloting on industrial action over the issue. The payments include a promised…