Local authorities urged to apply now for outdoor infrastructure money
€15m in funding for outdoor infrastructure has been announced today for local authorities. Minister of State and Sligo/Leitrim TD Frank Feighan says the money will help in the reopening of society and the economy this summer as Covid-19 restrictions are relaxed. https://filedn.com/lglCaxamfnlV2gaMY6rU7tH/News%20Clips%202020/frank%20money%2026edited%20.mp3
Terminally ill now entitled to medical card
The eligibility for medical cards has been extended to include those who are terminally ill. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly announced the decision today after the government backed the move. People who have a terminal illness and have a prognosis of up to 24 months will now be entitled to the…
Feighan says progress being made in battle against Covid
The Junior Minister for Health and Sligo/Leitrim TD Frank Feighan says progress is being made in the fight against Covid-19. That’s despite a record figure of 93 deaths announced yesterday evening as well as the huge challenges now facing hospitals. Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan said that while we…
More staff and public’s cooperation essential in helping hospital cope with surge
A Sligo/Leitrim TD says more staff and the cooperation of the public are now essential to ensure Sligo University Hospital does not end up in a situation similar to Letterkenny hospital last weekend. Deputy Martin Kenny says the north west is facing a serious situation because of the numbers of…
€1.3m for towns, villages in Sligo, Leitrim
Towns and villages in Sligo and Leitrim are to benefit from €1.3m funding. Seven towns and villages in County Sligo will get a total of €670,000. They are Drumcliffe, Enniscrone, Tubbercurry, Carraroe, Ballisodare, Ballymote and Rosses Point. Six projects in Leitrim are in line for €645,150. They are in Jamestown,…
Feighan: Despite challenges, there’s light at the end of the tunnel
The Minister of State with responsibility for Public Health and Well Being, Sligo/Leitrim TD Frank Feighan, says that despite the challenging weeks ahead because of the latest lockdown, there is light at the end of the tunnel. And although vaccines are being rolled out, he is urging people not to…
Money for 10 swimming pools in Sligo, Leitrim, south Donegal
More than €83,000 has been allocated by the government for ten swimming pools in Sligo, Leitrim and south Donegal. It’s part of a €2.5m investment by Sport Ireland. Minister of State and Sligo/Leitrim TD Frank Feighan has been telling Ocean FM News the pools that will benefit. https://filedn.com/lglCaxamfnlV2gaMY6rU7tH/News%20Clips%202020/feighan%20poolsw.mp3