Ministers urged to address lengthy driving test waiting times
With the current accommodation crisis, many third-level students are being denied the opportunity of driving to college in locations such as Sligo due to the difficulty in securing driving tests in Leitrim. Leitrim Councillor Brendan Barry has called on the Ministers Eamon Ryan and Jack Chambers and the Road Safety…
Concern for elderly over long waiting times at Sligo Hospital ED
There are calls for what’s been described as ‘disappointing’ waiting times at Sligo University Hospital to be addressed. Figures show that almost half of patients presenting to the hospital have to wait several hours before they are seen. It had led to major concern particularly for the older…
Long waiting times at Sligo Hospital Emergency Department
Management at Sligo University Hospital says patients presenting to the Emergency Department are experiencing long waiting times. Covid-19 is continuing to impact hospital services with more than 60 patients with COVID-19 being treated in the hospital and nine wards dealing with outbreaks. Management say the ongoing pressure on bed capacity…
Wait times for podiatry in Sligo Leitrim still have a long way to go – Scanlon
A Sligo/Leitrim TD is calling on the government to make a greater effort in reducing the waiting times for podiatry services in the region. Over half of the 400 clients across Sligo and Leitrim will have to wait more than 52 weeks for an appointment to become available which Fianna…