HSE hopes to restore respite centres back to full service
The HSE hopes to have two respite centres in the North West back to near full service in the coming months. Respite services in Sligo and South Donegal have experienced a significant decrease in resources in recent months which has resulted in cutbacks. The issue was highlighted in recent weeks…
Good turnout at Leitrim IFA meeting on ANC payments
There was a good turnout to a meeting organised by the IFA in Leitrim last night to discuss Areas of Natural Constraints. Previously called the disadvantaged area payments, which over 70% of farmers in Ireland qualify for – they are now up for review. The Department is assessing the areas…
Department approves extension of Sligo outdoor workers’ contracts
The Department of Local Government has approved the extension of the contracts of a number of outdoor workers at Sligo County Council. That’s according to Fianna fail TD in Sligo Leitrim Eamon Scanlon who attended a meeting with his constituency collagues and Minister Simon Coveney last week to discuss the…