Social Justice Ireland express concern with standard of public transport in the North West
Rural public transport services in areas such as the North West are not good enough and need to be improved to help keep costs down. A new report out today from Social Justice Ireland shows people outside major towns and cities rely on expensive car journeys. The…
Lifeguards called to assist stranded swimmers in Enniscrone
A Status Yellow High Temperature warning is in place across the North West and the entire country today, with temperatures expected to hit 32 degrees in some parts. Local Authorities are on standby to react to the temperatures with warnings being issued of boiling tar leading to the possibility…
Government accused of spin over latest Killybegs funding annoucement
An Independent Donegal TD has accused the Government of spin as it relates to today’s funding announcement for Killybegs. It’s after the contract for the delivery of a €10.5 million quay development at the Fishery Harbour Centre was awarded in recent days. However, Deputy Thomas Pringle believes that…
Minister Martin opens Joe Mooney Summer School
The Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media says the return of live music festivals is providing a vital opportunity for musicians to return to normal working ways in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic. Catherine Martin TD launched the 2022 Joe Mooney Summer School in…
New Mica Scheme may not be rolled out until next year
There are fears that the enhanced Mica Redress Scheme may not be rolled out until next year. The Bill passed through all stages of the Oireachtas and is expected to be signed into law by the President this week. Taking to social media, PRO of the Mica Action…
67 people waiting at two main North West hospitals
There were 67 people waiting at the two main North West hospitals this morning. 39 people were waiting at Sligo University Hospital while a further 28 were waiting at Letterkenny. Nationally, there were 372 people waiting at hospitals across the country today with Limerick University Hospital the most…
Major investment announced for Killybegs Harbour
10.5 million euro is to be pumped into building a quay development at Killybegs Fishery Harbour Centre in County Donegal. The Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue says it’ll help alleviate congestion at this major port. The Donegal TD has announced the award of the contract for Smooth Point Extension…