Letterkenny University Hospital remains in top 5 most overcrowded hospitals nationwide
There are 55 people on trolleys in hospitals across the North West this morning. According to the INMO’s latest Trolley Watch figures, there are currently 34 people waiting for a bed in Letterkenny University Hospital, while in Sligo, there are 21. That means that Letterkenny is the fourth most overcrowded…
Housing Minister says state are going after defective block providers
The Housing Minister says the state is using every legal avenue available to go after those responsible for defective building blocks. The government introduced a 10 per cent levy on concrete in Tuesday’s Budget to held fund the mica and pyrite remediation scheme. Tánaiste Leo Varadkar earlier this week said…
Weather warning remains in place for local region
A yellow wind and rain warning is in place for the counties of Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal. The alert also covers Clare, Galway, and Mayo. It came into effect at 2am this morning and will remain in place until 2pm this afternoon.
Mica Campaigner concerned about effects of new concrete levy
A Donegal Mica Campaigner is expressing concern that the concrete levy could ultimately hinder homeowners in repairing homes affected by defective blocks. It’s thought that the levy which was announced will add an extra cost of at least €3,000 to build a typical home in Ireland. Speaking to…
Sligo councillor warns new concrete levy represents bad news for north west
A Sligo Councillor is warning that the new concrete levy will add significant costs to the construction of houses and will have a detrimental impact on the supply of housing locally. Councillor Paul Taylor says the new levy will be passed on by the providers of concrete directly on…
Local TD says increasing VAT hospitality rate will drive business north of the border
A Sligo Leitrim TD has rowed in behind calls for the VAT rate in the hospitality sector to remain at 9% describing it as a crucial intervention for the North West. As part of the Budget, the VAT rate for the sector is to revert to 13.5%. Speaking…
Renewed appeal for missing man on two year anniversary
Gardai in Donegal are renewing their appeal for information on the two year anniversary of the disappearance of Cian Langelaan. The last known sighting of Cian was on Sunday the 27th of September 2020 in the Hornhead area, Donegal. Cian, aged 27 at the time was reported missing…