Sligo councillor says extra allocation from Department of Housing will be needed
Any increases that Local Authorities will receive form the collection of property taxes will be needed to cover the mounting costs facing County Councils on an annual basis. The the view of a Sligo Ballymote Tubbercurry Councillor. There is speculation that the Local Authorities in Sligo, Leitrim and…
Lack of investment has lead to speed limit change
The government is being accused of having left themselves with no choice other than to reduce speed limits due to a continued lack of investment in roads infrastructure. Major changes to speed limits are on the way for the country’s roads. They’re set to reduce on national secondary roads from…
Minor injuries unit would ease pressure in Sligo University Hospital
This month’s meeting of Sligo County Council has heard calls for the introduction of a minor injuries unit to help ease the strain on the already-struggling health system. The facilities would be located at the primary care centres throughout the county. Only last week, Sligo University Hospital was listed as…
Leitrim councillor shocked by decision to increase concrete levy
Surprise, shock and disappointment are just some of the words being used when it comes to the reaction to the move from the government to increase the Concrete Levy. Many have expressed surprise that such a move would have been made during a housing crisis with concern that the…
Sligo councillor calls for TV Licence fee to be scrapped
Solidarity People Before Profit Councillor Gino O’Boyle has called for Ireland to join the ever-increasing number of European countries that have scrapped the licence fee for public broadcasting. It was previously reported that TV licence revenue is down nearly €3.7 million since RTÉ was engulfed in controversy over…
New speed limits being considered by cabinet
North West drivers could be looking a new speed limits being introduced throughout the region. It’s being reported this morning that Speed limits are to be cut in an effort to curb the recent increase in road deaths. The move will affect national, arterial and local roads.…
Review called for into HSE policy of changing carers locally
A number of families have contacted the North West Today show in the past week to express concern at the frequent change of carers looking after their loved ones by the HSE. Brenda Buckley’s husband, Aidan, died earlier this year after battling dementia for many years – and she says…