Sligo councillor says extra allocation from Department of Housing will be needed
Any increases that Local Authorities will receive form the collection of property taxes will be needed to cover the mounting costs facing County Councils on an annual basis. The the view of a Sligo Ballymote Tubbercurry Councillor. There is speculation that the Local Authorities in Sligo, Leitrim and…
Ballyshannon Councillor expresses concern with the decision to remove lifeguards during warm spell of weather
Factors such as the current Indian summer weather and the large influx of people from other counties now living in the North West should be taken into consideration before leaving beaches in this region without life guard cover. That’s the warning being issued by Donegal Municipal District councillor Barry…
Concern expressed over pupil teacher ratio in local schools
Concern has been expressed over the teacher pupil ratio in National schools in Leitrim and Donegal. It’s being reported today Schoolchildren in parts of rural Ireland were twice as likely to be placed in overcrowded classes at primary level last year compared with pupils attending national schools in Dublin.…
New Donegal Party has yet to decide if it will run candidates in general election
The 100% Redress Party has yet to decide on whether to contest the next General Election. The party, which is campaigning on behalf Mica affected homeowners, formed earlier this year with the aim of contesting the local elections next June. However, as details of the Electoral Commission decision…
Leitrim TD reacts to speculation that the county may be split for the next general election
Tomorrow is a significant day in terms of the next general election. The Boundaries Commission will publish their report on what the makeup of the individual constituencies will be for the next general election. Already over the past week or so calls have been made to unite all…
Second person charged in connection with fatal Slieve League assault
Gardaí have charged a woman in connection with a fatal assault that took place at Slieve League in June. The woman, in her 20s, was arrested yesterday, and had already been arrested previously in connection with the investigation. She will appear before a special sitting of Letterkenny District Court at…
Sligo University Hospital the second-most overcrowded in the country again
Sligo University Hospital is the second most overcrowded hospital in the country again today. According to the latest figures from the INMO, there were 42 people waiting on a bed there this morning. There were a further 23 people waiting at Letterkenny University Hospital today, bringing the total in the…