Measures are needed to tackle homeless crisis in North West
A local TD say has claimed that whereas the extension of notice periods for tenant’s bill which was discussed in the Dáil last night is ‘not ideal’ it is needed to address a major homeless crisis in the North West. The private members bill sought a three-month extension of…
Storm Barra hits the North West
The entire country is on standby for major disruption as Storm Barra hits Ireland. A Status wind and rain warning has been for local counties. Gusts in excess of 130 kilometres per hour are expected in parts of the country, homes are businesses are advised to expect disruption…
Major delays for children waiting on medical services in local region
There are currently 139 children waiting for a first appointment for Speech, Occupational or Physiotherapy in the local region. Calls are being made on the HSE to prioritise the care of children who need to access Therapy Services Former General Election candidate for the Labour Party, Nessa Cosgrove,…
It’s beginning to look a lot like winter
Snow could fall in parts of the North West due to Storm Arwen. A yellow wind warning is in place for Donegal, Sligo, Fermanagh, Tyrone and Mayo from 3 p.m. this afternoon. The storm was named by the UK Met Office, with the worst of the conditions expected…
How safe are public figures in the north west
The murder of the Conservative MP Sir David Amess has shocked many people over the last week. Back in June 2016, Jo Cox, the British Labour Party Member of Parliament (MP), died after being shot and stabbed multiple times in West Yorkshire. So the safety of politicians is being…
Anti-social behaviour incidents on the increase in Fermanagh
Concerns are being raised in relation to the increase in anti-social behaviour in parts of Fermanagh including Enniskillen. SDLP councillor Adam Gannon has highlighted the issue after a number of assaults and anti-social incidents in the area over the past few weeks. The Erne West councillor says videos…
74 waiting on hospital beds in north west
Letterkenny University Hospital has the second-highest number of people waiting on hospital beds in the country this morning. There are currently 52 people waiting on a bed. Only University Hospital Limerick has a higher figure of 59. There are 74 people waiting on hospital beds at the two main hospitals…