Smaller nursing homes in Sligo & Leitrim ‘hanging on by a thread’
Many smaller to medium size nursing homes in the Sligo and Leitrim are ‘hanging on by a thread’. That’s according to Independent TD Marian Harkin who has been highlighting the plight of private and voluntary facilities who currently receive 600 hundred euro less per resident per week than their…
Ash dieback likely to cause more problems with fallen trees on roads
There’s growing concern over the continued effects of ash dieback which is causing trees and large branches to fall. It’s causing more accidents on our roads and damaging property – Willie Barber of Barber Tree Services tells us more
Information events taking place in Donegal regarding Vacant and Derelict Properties
Donegal County Council are hosting a number of information events right across the county regarding the supports available for Vacant and Derelict properties. Grants of up to €84,000 are available to property owners who’s vacant or derelict homes will be their main private property, or will be made available by…
Sligo legal firm representing families affected by Temple Street spinal surgeries controversy
A Sligo solicitor representing those who had family members undergo orthopaedic surgery at Temple Street Hospital believes the full severity of the situation there has yet to be established. The HSE has commissioned a review following a number of ‘serious spinal surgical incidents’, and Ciaran Tansey of Damien Tansey Solicitors…
Frustration over absence of Taoiseach & Tánaiste from today’s Dail proceedings
A Donegal TD has expressed his frustration over the absence of both the Taoiseach and the Tánaiste from today’s upcoming Dail proceedings. TDs return to Leinster House this afternoon following a ten week recess however Leo Varadkar and Michael Martin are currently overseas and won’t be present for a…
Election candidate says increased female representation and more political parties are needed on Leitrim Council
The Labour Party candidate that will select next year’s local elections in north Leitrim says greater party representation and more women are needed on Leitrim County Council. The Labour Party has confirmed that Bernie Linnane, has been selected to run for the local election in the Manorhamilton Municipal District.…
Gaeltacht areas to benefit from new scheme
Gaeltacht areas such as those in Donegal could benefit from a new scheme which is being launched today. The new Irish Language and Gaeltacht Growth Plan aims to create 9 thousand jobs by the end of the decade. Over 130 Irish Language organisations have backed the initiative which…