Hospitality and tourism VAT rate to rise to 13.5%
The VAT rate for hospitality and tourism will increase from 9% to 13.5% at the end of August. The Department of Finance has confirmed Michael McGrath does not plan to give a further extension of the measure which has already cost €300 million. The Restaurants’ Association of Ireland had appealed…
Over 50 waiting at north west’s two main hospitals
There were over 50 patients waiting for a bed at the north west’s two main hospitals this morning. There were a were a total 29 patients on trolleys at Sligo University Hospital according to figures published by the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation. This morning’s figure is an increase of…
Sligo Rally tragedy: Gene McDonald to be laid to rest today
The funeral of Gene McDonald, who died at the Sligo Stages Rally at the weekend, will take place later this morning. He and co-driver Daire Maguire were killed when their rally car crashed near Ballymote on Sunday. The father of two, who was aged in his 30s and from County…
Investigations ongoing into packages found on Donegal beaches
Gardaí are continuing their investigation into a number of suspicious packages that washed up on the Donegal coastline. The packages which are believed to contain cocaine, weigh approximately 60kg with an estimated street value in excess of €4 million. The bales of suspected cocaine were found up on beaches in…
Preserving our dunes – Ours to Protect
This week’s Ours to Protect climate change features looks at the importance of preservation of our dunes
Driving test waiting times in Donegal “need to be addressed”
A Donegal Councillor is calling for driving test waiting times to be addressed. The current waiting time stands at four months with many being left frustrated at the length. With driving tests centres currently operating five days a week, Independent Councillor Michael McClafferty says an increase of the service to…
Targeted measures needed to reduce deaths on Irish roads
The Government is being urged to implement targeted measures in a bid to eliminate deaths on the roads. Recent figures released by Parc show a higher risk for motorists who use secondary roads and there are calls for an examination into the issue. Sinn Fein’s Transport Spokesperson and Sligo Leitrim…