National inpatient experience survey underway in Sligo University Hospital
The fifth National Inpatient Experience Survey is now underway in Sligo University Hospital. This annual survey — the largest of its kind in Ireland — offers patients the opportunity to share their experiences of healthcare and to outline what is working well and what improvements they believe are necessary.…
No side deals insists Taoiseach, as MacSharry says improved cardiology services was his price for Government support
Deputy Marc MacSharry says there was a price to pay for his vote in support of the Government in the no confidence vote, and the price was the provision of improved cardiology services at Sligo Hospital. However An Taoiseach said on Prime Time last night that there were no ‘side…
Important not to lose focus of getting Cath Lab reinstated – Gilroy
A Sligo Fianna Fail Cllr says it’s important not to lose focus of getting Cath Lab services reinstated and enhanced at Sligo University Hospital. Cllr Donal Gilroy was reacting to comments made by Taoiseach Michael Martin on RTEs Prime Time, who said that no side deals were made to…
Sligo & Leitrim ‘not even at the races’, Dail hears
The Sligo Leitrim area has been described as not even at the races when it comes to getting a fair share of IDA jobs. Speaking in the Dail during the motion on confidence last night, Independent TD Marian Harkin also claimed that virtually nobody in Co. Leitrim is being…
Government survives vote of confidence in Dáil
The Government comfortably won a vote of confidence in the Dáil yesterday evening. TDs voted 85 to 66 in favour of the coalition. Independents Joe McHugh, Marc MacSharry, Cathal Berry, Peter Fitzpatrick, Michael Lowry and Sean Canney voted with the Government. Deputies Marian Harkin and Thomas Pringle…
Disgust over latest bus cancellations in North West
A south Donegal County Councillor says he’s absolutely disgusted with the way in which Bus Eireann is currently operating in the North West at present. A significant number of local services were impacted over the weekend with customers given little notice of cancellations. It’s the latest in a…
Appeal over missing man from Letterkenny
Gardai are appealing for help in finding a missing elderly man in Donegal. Anthony (Tony) Boyle went missing from his home in Killylastin in Letterkenny at around 9:30 yesterday morning. The 79-year-old’s slim, six foot tall – he’s bald with brown eyes and was last seen wearing a…