Solidarity with refugees rally scheduled to take place in Sligo
A local representative for the Labour party has blasted attempts to attribute responsibility for the health and housing crisis with refugees that are arriving in the country. Nessa Cosgrove, the Local Area Representative for Labour in Sligo Leitrim made the comments just days after an anti-refugee rally was…
Local Labour Party member says two tier health system should not exist
A former local and general election candidate says those working in the community and voluntary sector have been left 14 years without a pay increase and also continue to be presented with poor short term contracts. Healthcare workers in the community sector protested yesterday in Dublin for better pay…
New leader means new beginning claims local Labour Party representative
A north west representative for the Labour party has backed the party Leaders calls for a mini budget and a national pay rise to tackle the rising costs of living. Ivana Bacik was elected as the head of the party after her nomination was unopposed yesterday. Already she…
Local Labour party member shocked by Kelly departure
A Local spokesperson for the Labour Party says the decision of Alan Kelly to stand down as Party leader has shocked many party members. Nessa Cosgrove was reacting to Alan Kelly’s decision to step down from the role as party leader. He said he took the action after…
Community & voluntary sector workers have been forgotten by the government
Calls are being made for an equal pay and conditions for workers that provide state services but are are employed in the Community and voluntary sectors: The current Local Area Representative for the Labour Party, Nessa Cosgrove tabled a motion at the Parties national conference over the weekend. …
Local Speech and Language waiting list numbers questioned
Figures released last month by the HSE which claim that there are no children in Sligo/ Leitrim on the waiting list for Speech and Language Therapy services have been questioned by a former general election candidate. Nessa Cosgrove, has taken issue with the claims for the HSE wich says…
Students need clarity on junior and leaving cert exams
Students need a decision on what form the junior and leaving certs will take this year. Another meeting is taking place between the Department of Education and stakeholders today to consider the options. The Irish Second-Level Students Union wants calculated grades and scaled-back exams. Sligo/Leitrim Labour Spokesperson, John Davey, says…