Over 80% of patients happy with SUH care
Over 80% of patients at Sligo University Hospital have reported to have a positive experience at the hospital in 2019. That’s according to a recent survey by the National Inpatient Experience Survey. The National Inpatient Experience Survey is a nationwide survey that offers patients the opportunity to describe their experience…
Top unions say agriculture and food sector facing massive Brexit challenge
SIPTU and IMPACT say the food and agriculture sector is facing a massive challenge over Brexit. The two leading trade unions have invited Agriculture Minister Michael Creed to open a major seminar in Dublin, bringing all sides together to discuss the way forward. IMPACT’s Bernard Harbour says the structure of…
Sligo council calls for ban on Brazilian food imports into EU
Sligo County Council today passed a motion calling on Agriculture Minister Michael Creed to ask for an emergency meeting of EU ministers to implement an immediate ban on Brazilian beef and other foodimports into Europe. It emerged at the weekend that, after a two-year investigation, Brazilian police found that major…
IFA insists farming and food must now be centre stage in Brexit talks
IFA President Joe Healy says farming and food will have to be centre stage in the Irish Government’s position as the formal negotiations on Brexit begin. He says the implications are very serious for what is our largest indigenous industry, given the significance of the UK market for our…