Only 31% of survey respondents in Connacht believe there will be united Ireland in next 10 years
A new poll has found only 31% of respondents in Connaught believe that there will be a united Ireland in the next ten years while 83% of people in Connaught and Ulster continue to support Ireland’s membership of the EU. They’re among a numer of findings in the results of…
Sligo Labour Party activist asking people to complete survey on towns, villages
A Sligo Labour Party activist is urging people to complete a survey on what’s needed to ensure the future of towns and villages. The Labour Party is carrying out the survey to hear what people think needs to be done to restore and improve local urban centres and main streets.…
Schools, family and friends, less traffic among key attractions of working in the NW
Access to schools, being closer to family and friends and less traffic are the three top reasons why people relocate to the north west. That’s the findings of a survey carried out recruitment and HR services group Collins McNicholas from January to March this year. The survey also shows that…
Farmers urged to take part in technology survey
Technology and digitalisation are set to change the landscape of Irish agriculture in the years to come. Now, the IFA with Farm Business Skillnet want to understand how these technologies are being used and ensure that farmers are equipped with the knowledge to get the most from them. They have…
Sligo, Letterkenny hospitals fare well in patient survey
A new patient survey has found that most of those attending Sligo University Hospital reported having a positive experience. 85% of participants in the National Patient Experience Survey said they had a ‘good’ or ‘very good’ overall experience. This compares to 84% nationally. The figure was 86% for Letterkenny University…
Garda rep: Survey shows frontline members doing excellent work despite difficulties
A rank and file garda representative in the north west says that despite the need for more resources, gardai on the front line continue to provide an excellent service. Sergeant Ray Wims, of the Sligo/Leitrim Garda Representative Association, was reacting to the latest results of the Garda Public Attitudes Survey…
Results of hospital patients’ survey will be used to improve services
The HSE says a new patient hospital survey will be used to improve services and reduce waiting times. In the first National Patient Experience Survey conducted last May, patients in Sligo and Letterkenny said they were generally happy with their local hospital services. And despite high trolley figures consistently in…