United Ireland could impact funding for north west
A Thirty-two county state could pose economic burdens on underfunded national services such as Sligo and Letterkenny University Hospitals. That’s according to a new report, published by British Politician and businessman Lord Michael Ashcroft, The reports claims a 46% majority in Northern Ireland would be in favour of joining the…
Narrow minded agenda behind Derry attacks
A Sligo Leitrim TD has criticized those behind the latest attacks on police in Derry last night. An improvised device, operated by command wire, was made safe in the Creggan area of Derry. The PSNI say it was found in a parked vehicle. Police were attacked with petrol bombs while…
Gardai need extra resources to implement reform measures
Without adequate resources and training for Gardai the new Garda reform measures are doomed to fail. That’s according to the Sinn Fein Spokesperson on Justice and Equality, Sligo Leitrim TD Martin Kenny. Deputy Kenny says that while an emphasis on community policing and a reduction in administrative duties…
Leitrim Co. Co delegation meet with junior housing minister
A delegation from Leitrim County Council held a meeting with the Junior Housing minister yesterday evening to discuss one-off housing in the county. Issues with septic tanks and meeting acceptable EPA standards for the treatment of sewerage have been seen as one of the biggest obstacle to people looking to…
Kenny confident that Northern Ireland Assembly will be restored
The Northern Ireland Assembly could well be up and running by the end of the summer. That’s according to Sligo Leitrim Sinn Fein TD Martin Kenny. There has been renewed optimism recently that the Assembly Could be back in operation if the offer of a balanced way forward was found.…
TD Dail patient unable to gain access to out-of-hours mental health services
It’s been claimed in the Dail that a patient having a severe psychotic episode was unable to gain access to the necessary out-of-hours mental health services in Sligo. The issue was raised this week by Sligo Leitrim Sinn Fein Deputy Martin Kenny during a topical issues debate. He claims a…