Four more people die with covid-19 in the north west
4 more people have died in the North West from Covid-19 while the number of cases in the region has increased to 510. The National Public Health Emergency Team meets this morning to consider how any Covid-19 restrictions MIGHT be eased from next month. A further 77 people…
Illegal dumping on the rise during Covid-19
Local authorities across the north west are raising concerns in relation to a worrying increase in illegal dumping since the outbreak of Covid-19. The ongoing restrictions have led many to cleaning out houses and sheds with some deciding to dump their waste illegally. Manorhamilton Municipal District Councillor Sean…
Wall of debt building for businesses in north west
A local TD says there is a ‘wall of debt’ building for many businesses across the region. While agreeing that the €1b extra in business supports is welcome, Independent TD, Marian Harkin, believes they don’t go far enough. She says the new supports rely heavily and the availability…
398 Covid-19 cases in North West
The number of Covid-19 cases in the north west has risen to 398. The latest figures have confirmed that there are now 296 cases in Donegal, 62 in Sligo and 40 in Leitrim. The death toll from the virus has risen by 38 to 444, while total cases…
Road users advised to take extra care over holiday period
Road users in the counties of Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal have been urged to take extra care this weekend. With the region’s hospitals expected to see an increase in the number of patients presenting with possible Covid-19 symptoms, Sligo Fianna Fáil Councillor Donal Gilroy has backed the calls of…
Two more die from Covid-19 in North West.
The future of restrictions on travel, work and movement during the Covid-19 emergency will be known later. The National Public Health Emergency Team is likely to formally recommend an extension of the measures, due to end on Sunday, for several more weeks. Two more people in the North…
Childcare workers may not be paid in time for Easter
Early Childhood operators across the North West are seeking urgent clarification on wage subsidy scheme for childcare sector. The Organisation fears workers in one-third of childcare settings across the country may go unpaid over Easter. Early Childhood Ireland, has called for an urgent update from…