Scanlon rejects government plans to charge for homecare services
Those receiving homecare support may have to pay some of the costs themselves in the future. At present, homecare support services are provided free, unlike residential care under the Fair Deal scheme where people make a contribution towards the cost. The Irish Times are reporting today that Minister…
First time buyers are being abandoned by the government – Scanlon
First time buyers in the north west are being abandoned by the government. That’s according to local Fianna Fail TD, Eamon Scanlon, who says people are paying more in long term rent than they would be for a mortgage. Fianna Fail have put forward legislation that hopes to address a…
Confusion as to why there has been no discussion between ministers on human trafficking – Mac Sharry
A Sligo Leitrim based Fianna Fail TD has expressed his concerns this morning that there has been no meeting between government minsters in relation to smuggling. Spokesperson on Transport, Tourism and Sport, TD Marc Mac Sharry has questioned the transport minister Shane Ross on why he has not met with…
Wait times for podiatry in Sligo Leitrim still have a long way to go – Scanlon
A Sligo/Leitrim TD is calling on the government to make a greater effort in reducing the waiting times for podiatry services in the region. Over half of the 400 clients across Sligo and Leitrim will have to wait more than 52 weeks for an appointment to become available which Fianna…
Irish Rail says ‘No’ to Sligo Carrick commuter service
Irish Rail has refused to provide a morning commuter service between Carrick-on-Shannon and Sligo. Rail service bosses say they do not believe there is enough customer demand. It’s estimated that hundreds of people travel between Sligo and Carrick-on-Shannon for work everyday. Sligo Leitrim TD Eamon Scanlon says he’s disappointed at…