MacSharry: FF should pull out of agreement over post office closures
A Fianna Fail TD in Sligo/Leitrim says he fears that more post offices could close in the region. 21 post offices in the Norhwest have already been earmarked for closure; 13 in Donegal, 4 in Sligo and 4 in Leitrim. A number of public meetings have already taken place across…
Sligo TD calls for clarity on outsourcing of smear tests to clear backlogs
There’s a call for further clarity over the laboratories used for cervical screening tests. Fianna Fail Sligo Leitrim TD Marc MacSharry says questions need to be answered about the use of third party testing facilities to clear backlogs. Medlab in Dublin confirmed over the weekend that when a laboratory is…
MacSharry comments lead to suspension of Dail for the second time in a month
Comments by Sligo Leitrim TD Marc MacSharry caused the suspension of the Dail again today for five minutes. It’s the second time the Fianna Fail TD has caused controversy in the Dail Chamber in the last month. However, before suspending the Dail Ceann Comhairle Seán Ó Fearghaíl said Fine Gael…
Dail suspended for a time after MacSharry/Healy-Rae row
The Dáil was suspended earlier after a row over speaking time. Sligo Leitrim FF TD Marc McSharry took issue with Independent Michael Healy-Rae in the chamber. The Dáil is trialing a new system where TDs need numbered cards in order to be allowed to speak on an issue. Leas-Cheann Comhairle…
Closure of Alzheimers unit yet another blow to the North West
A Fianna Fail TD has told the Dail that the closure of the Alzheimer’s Unit at St John’s Hospital in Sligo is another blow to the North West. The move, by the HSE, will see all patients moved to other facilities by March. There are four remaining family members in…
Sligo rate payers have 40 days to appeal valuations
As ratepayers throughout County Sligo study the valuations they are now receiving for their properties, it’s emerging that, generally, there’s an increase for those in the rural areas. For those ratepayers who are unhappy, there’s a 40-day appeal period, ending on Monday, April 24th. The new valuations are being sent…
Sligo TD calls for Orkambi decision without delay
There are calls for the Health Minister to make a statement on the drug Orkambi without delay. Sligo Leitrim Fianna Fail TD Marc MacSharry says he contacted the drug-manufacturing company Vertex on Friday. He says a spokesperson confirmed they have yet to hear back from the department of Health since…