Only one breach found across North West in latest HIQA report
A number of designated care centres across the region have passed HIQA’s latest inspections. In total, only one breach was found in the latest report, which was published today. The report included 13 care centres for people with disabilities from the North West. The only care centre to have had…
Fears North West could lose allocation of new Garda recruits to Dublin
Concern is being expressed locally that the recent riots witnessed in Dublin will lead to the majority of new garda recruits being deployed to the capital at the expense of areas such as the North West. The concerns were aired at a recent JPC Meeting in Donegal. The…
Sligo Councillor claims that Ireland’s ‘ticking bomb’ health care is putting lives at risk
A Sligo Councillor is warning that the situation where many people cant’s get access to, or are unable to afford GP visit costs is placing the health of many and indeed several lives at risk in this region and throughout the Country. Solidarity people Before Profit Gino O…
Further weather warning issued by Met Eireann
The North West Region can expect cold conditions over the coming days. Commuters using the regions roads this morning are being urged to slow down with secondary roads still being described as dangerous in places. Much of the country has been hit with frost and ice with…
North West commuters warned of cold weather conditions
The Road Safety Authority’s advising road users to prepare for cold weather conditions this morning. it comes as it prepares to launch it’s annual road safety appeal in the run up to Christmas. Met Eireann has issued a yellow warning for cold temperatures and icy patches across…
Waterworld makes splash by landing prestigious award
Waterworld in Bundoran has been awarded a prestigious National Quality Standard award, after exceeding standards throughout 2023. An inspection on the leisure centre was carried out earlier this year, and Waterworld received the award as a result. The NQS awards are specific awards for health, leisure and fitness centres in…
Donegal Councillor calls for reduced speed limits outside all schools
There are calls for the speed limit outside all schools in Donegal to be reduced to 30km per hour. It comes following a number of serious incidents, particularly south of the county, in recent months. It’s to be brought forward by way of a motion at today’s sitting…