Sinn Fein’s Chris MacManus to take Matt Carthy’s seat in European Parliament
Sligo Sinn Fein Councillor Chris MacManus has confirmed that he is to take up the Midlands North West European Parliament seat held by Matt Carthy, who has been elected to the Dail. Cllr MacManus made the announcement this morning at a meeting of Sligo County Council, which was adjourned as…
MacManus slams lost bed days at Sligo University Hospital
A Sligo/Leitrim general election candidate has described delayed discharges from hospitals as ‘one of the biggest financial wastes in the health service. Sinn Fein Councillor Chris MacManus was speaking after figures released to him showed that 2,372 bed days had been lost in Sligo University Hospital due to delayed discharges…
Sligo Borough District calling for Business Incentive Scheme to provide grants for vacant premises
Sligo Borough District councillors are calling for a special Business Incentive Scheme to provide grants to encourage the use of vacant commercial premises in their area. Under the proposal, the grants over a three-year period would help new businesses set up in the traditional retailing, commercial and social heart of…