Sligo TD urges government to introduce support measures for Hospitality sector
The Government is under increasing pressure to support the hospitality sector in the North West and elsewhere. There’s ongoing concern locally over closures due to what’s been described as a wave of extra costs. The lack of hotel accommodation due to the housing of refugees has also been…
Local festivals struggling with financial burdens
The Dail has heard that festivals in Sligo and Leitrim are at breaking point with the skyrocketing cost of insurance. Some local committees are said to be struggling to get quotes and if they do receive a quote, it’s too far out of their budget. The issue was raised by…
Health Minister waiting for national cardiac review before deciding on services at Sligo University Hospital
The Future of Cath lab services in Sligo was discussed once again in the Dáil today. Sligo Independent TD Marian Harkin raised the issue with the Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly who says he has held meeting with the Management at Sligo University Hospital on the future of the…
Sligo TD calls for a minister to be appointed to co-ordinate Ireland’s response to the Ukraine
Sligo/Leitrim Independent TD, Marian Harkin has called on the government to appoint a Minister responsible for Ireland’s response to the war in Ukraine. Deputy Harkin says coordination is needed at local, county, regional and national level to appropriately and efficiently respond. She made the comments in the Dail…
Local TD warns of major crisis in the community and voluntary sector
A local TD says there is a real crisis in the community and voluntary sector. Deputy Marian Harkin raised concerns in relation to under funding and inadequate staffing when it comes to many services being provided by TUSLA across the north west including the Family Resource in Sligo. …
Future of B Braun Hospicare discussed in the Dáil
The loss of 80 jobs at the B Braun Hospicare facility in Collooney in County Sligo was raised in the Dáil yesterday afternoon and is expected to be again discussed in the chamber this morning. Yesterday, Sligo/Leitrim Independent Deputy Marian Harkin told Taoiseach Michael Martin the announcement of the…
Tánaiste ends speculation surrounding the future of Sligo Search & Rescue
The Tánaiste has today ended any speculation over Sligo Airport being used as a Search and Rescue base by the coastguard. Sligo Leitrim TD, Marian Harkin TD sought clarification in the Dáil earlier that the airport at Strandhill will be included as one of the bases in the new…