McHugh accused of ‘mishandling’ state exams
The Education Minister has been accused of mishandling the Junior and Leaving Cert during the Coronavirus crisis. The Dáil is hearing statements on education this afternoon as questions about the state exams persist. The Education Minister is facing questions in the Dáil this afternoon on the decision to…
Local soccer clubs need Government support
Calls are being made on the Government to provide a support for League of Ireland clubs such as Sligo Rovers and Finn Harps that have been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. The calls have been made by Sligo Leitrim TD Martin Kenny. The Sinn Féin TD says many revenue generating…
Local TD says there are still serious issues for nursing homes to address
It’s emerged that a member of the Irish Medical Council has resigned due to the handling of the Covid-19 crisis in nursing homes. Sligo/Leitrim Sinn Féin Martin Kenny has raised concerns over the matter adding that the issue requires urgent action. The Leitrim based TD has also…
Kenny calls for clarification on access to children during pandemic
A Sligo/Leitrim TD is calling on the Minister for Justice to clarify the situation during the coronavirus pandemic restrictions for people with court orders in relation to access to children. Sinn Fein Deputy Martin Kenny says it’s important people trying to comply with coronavirus restrictions are not accused of…
Health Minister promises progress on Sligo Diabetes Services
The subject of diabetes services in Sligo University Hospital has been raised again in the Dail. Sligo Leitrim Sinn Fein TD, Deputy Martin Kenny raised the matter once again this week Deputy Kenny says the issue could easily be resolved by reversing the decision to relocate the diabetes…
HSE capital plan short on detail & fails to address major local issues
The 2019 HSE capital plan which was published recently is very short on details and claims to unveil several major health projects that are already well under way. That’s according Sinn Féin TD for Sligo, Leitrim, Martin Kenny. Deputy Kenny says the plan also does little to address the huge…
Government failing our children with inadequate health service
A Sligo Leitrim has accused the Government of failing our children, that’s after latest data shows More than 47,000 children are waiting to see a specialist at a Children’s Hospital in Dublin. Children’s Health Ireland which collects data from the three hospitals says waiting lists at Crumlin, Temple Street…