Leaked document sparks serious concern over cardiac services in North West
Serious concern has been raised over the future of cardiac services in the North West after a leaked document as it relates to a review did not make reference to the region. It’s understood that the draft report is a national review into specialist cardiac services nationwide however Sligo…
Local TD claims north west festival groups are struggling to obtain insurance cover
The Dáil has heard that some local festivals in the north west may not go ahead this year due to organising committees being unable to afford the spiralling cost of insurance. The events normally takes place annually however due to Covid-19 some haven’t taken place since 2019. There…
Sligo Leitrim TD calls for clarity on Donegal airport bus service
There are further calls on Bus Éireann to clarify their commitment to the Expressway service between Donegal and Dublin Airport. It’s after commuters faced another slew of disruptions on the service over the last number of weeks. Sligo Leitrim and Sinn Féin TD Martin Kenny a number of…
Enhanced disability services for the North West
The government have given a commitment to enhance the level of respite services for families of those with disabilities in the local region. A number of local public representatives met yesterday with the Minister of State with Special Responsibility for Disability, Anne Rabbitte. Parents of young adults that avail of…
More diversity needed within judicial system – Kenny
A Sligo Leitrim TD believes a lot of work needs to be done to create more diversity within the judicial system. Deputy Martin Kenny made the comments during a debate on the Judicial Appointment Commission 2020 in the Dail. Deputy Kenny who is also Sinn Feins Justice Spokesperson…
Leitrim TD claims Ireland can lead by example when it comes to Ukrainian Refugees crisis.
A Sligo Leitrim TD says He has been hugely impressed with the offers of help coming from the local region towards the people of the Ukraine who had to flee their country following the invasion of Russian armed forces Over 4,000 people in Ireland have so far offered a…
Reports claim ‘Items of interest’ discovered during Garda searches in Sligo
Gardaí carried out a number of searches yesterday in the Skreen/Dromard area in relation to the recent aggravated burglary on Tom Niland. The 73-year-old remains on life support in hospital after being viciously attacked by three masked men in his home in Skreen on January 18th. The…