HSE hopes to restore respite centres back to full service
The HSE hopes to have two respite centres in the North West back to near full service in the coming months. Respite services in Sligo and South Donegal have experienced a significant decrease in resources in recent months which has resulted in cutbacks. The issue was highlighted in recent weeks…
Mayor: North West can build on track record in culture, sports and tourism
The Mayor of Sligo says this year in particular is a major opportunity for Sligo to promote itself. This year Sligo is the European Capital of Volunteering. Independent Councillor and Mayor Marie Casserly says despite the challenge of Brexit, the North West needs to look to continental Europe as well as…
Calls for clarification on future of Sligo respite centre
There are concerns over the future of the Solas respite centre in Sligo town. Independent councillor Marie Casserly says parents have expressed concern and it follows cuts to the respite service there and under-staffing over the years. Councillor Casserly is to raise the issue at a meeting of the Sligo…
Sligo Mayor calls for support for farmers to increase ANC payments
The Mayor of Sligo is calling for support for farmers calls to increase the ANC payments. Independent Councillor Marie Casserly is to raise the issue at a meeting of Sligo County Council on Monday. She is calling for the Department of Agriculture to ensure that there is not a significant…
People urged to complete Iarnrod Eireann survey
The Mayor of Sligo is urging people complete an Iarnrod Eireann survey now taking place. The rail company is looking for opinions and suggestions about its service and operations. Independent Councillor Marie Casserly says it’s an opportunity for people to air their opinions about any aspect of what Iarnrod Eireann…
Minister makes no promises on Sligo council’s finances
The CEO of Sligo County Council has been told to submit a new proposal to ease the financial burden on the council. The current five year-plan sets a target for the Council to make a surplus of €1.6m by the end of this year and over €3.7m next year but…