Increasing number of people in the north west turning to St. Vincent De Paul
A North West spokesperson for The St. Vincent De Paul movement says an increasing number of people are accessing their services across the counties of Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal. Nationally it’s being reported that almost 200 hundred thousand people have been in touch with The charity this year alone…
Marc MacSharry to bow out of politics
The Sligo Leitrim TD Marc Mac Sharry TD has announced he will not contest the next general election. In announcing his decision he said it was an extraordinary privilege to serve in the Oireachtas but that now was the correct time to open a new chapter in his life…
Local TD says now is the time to support businesses that have been impacted by hotels housing refugees.
A Sligo Leitrim TD is supporting calls for businesses affected by the refugee crisis to benefit from a package of supports under Budget 2024 Deputy Frank Feighan is one of a number of Fine Gael backbenchers that are pushing for assistance for businesses in areas where hotel accommodation is…
Updated: Frank Feighan confirms he will seek Fine Gael nomination despite changes to election areas
Changes to Dáil constituencies have been announced this morning. The Electoral Commission earlier delivered its report on the redrawing of election areas. The Electoral Commission has recommended that the number of TDs for the next Dáil be increased to 174, up from 160. Locally South Donegal will…
North West TD accuses the government of not doing enough to prevent refugee crisis
A North West TD is accusing the government of not taking adequate steps to deal with the influx of Ukrainian refugees to this country. Deputy Martin Kenny is calling for the option of using holiday homes to house Ukrainian refugees to be examined again. The Leitrim based TD says…
Friday Panel
The Friday panel on North West today this week consisted of Sligo Strandhill Fine Gael councillor Sinead Maguire and Sligo Fianna Fáil, Ballymote Tubbercurry Councillor Paul Taylor. During the course of the discussion Cllr. Taylor confirmed that he will be seeking a nomination from Fianna Fáil to contest the…
Sligo/Leitrim TD launches HSE Enhanced Community Care Programme for Sligo Leitrim
Minister of State and Sligo/Leitrim Frank Feighan has launched the HSE Enhanced Community Care Programme for Sligo Leitrim and Officially Opens Benbulben Chronic Disease Management Hub and Carrick on Shannon Primary & Mental Health Care Centre. Minister Feighan officially launched the ECC Programme Developed as part of Sláintecare. The programme…