Sligo Councillor says legacy issues existed in health and housing before the war in Ukraine
A Sligo Councillor believes that refugees are being unfairly blamed for a number of local issues when really the finger should be pointed at successive Governments. Cllr Arthur Gibbons has reiterated that there is no place in the town and further afield for any form of discrimination against people…
Hopes new public health areas will have far reaching benefits for North West
It’s hoped that the designation of new public health areas will have far reaching benefits for the North West. Six new areas have been established nationwide, paving the way for the Sláintecare Regional Health Areas. This also marks the appointment of five Area Directors of Public Health at…
Over €40m so far given to healthcare projects in the north west this year
Over €40m has so far been allocated for numerous healthcare projects across Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal this year. This includes €9.52m towards the new 80 Community Nursing unit replacing the existing beds at the Sheil hospital and the Rock in Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. Almost €5m towards the Primary Care Centre…
Donegal TD calls for hospital roadmap to prevent buildup of waiting lists
A Donegal TD believes now is the time to get hospitals operational again to prevent a further buildup of waiting lists in the coming months. Fianna Fail TD, Charlie McConalogue, is making the comments after recent figures show a 19.1% increase for those waiting on day and in patient procedures…
Parental alienation needs to be recognised by government departments
The issue of parental alienation needs to be recognised by a number of government departments according to Sligo Councillor Sinead Maguire. The Fine Gael Councillor says various government departments such as health, justice and equality, and need to recognise parental alienation which is affecting many families. The Sligo Strandhill Councillor…
Local TD says government failing women on healthcare
A local TD is criticising the governments ‘failure’ to provide adequate healthcare for women in Donegal. Independent Deputy and general election candidate, Thomas Pringle, claims that Gynaecology services in Letterkenny University Hospital are currently undergoing scrutiny due to concerns over the diagnosis of patients. Deputy Pringle says it’s important that…
New Food Trail To Launch in Sligo Today
Sligo Food Trail is launching their Taste the Island event today. There are a number of events running over the next three months as part of this huge Failte Ireland initiative. The showcase event is the Harvest Feast which is an exciting collaboration between the best chefs in the county.…