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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 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…

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…