Management at LUH pledge to make improvements at its ED
Management at a major hospital in the North West have apologised and pledged to make improvements at its ED. It’s after almost 80 GPs in Donegal voiced “huge patient safety concerns” earlier this week ahead of an expected winter surge in emergency department demand. In a statement, the…
Overstock CEO hopeful of further Sligo expansion
The CEO of the international Overstock company, now called Bed, Bath & Beyond, Jonathan Johnson, has been visiting its Irish headquarters in Sligo this week to mark its 10th anniversary. Mr Johnson says he’s hugely impressed with what the Sligo outlet has achieved during that time, now employing 82 people…
Resource & recreational facility in Kinlough a step closer
A resource and recreational facility in Kinlough is a step closer. It follows confirmation that Leitrim County Council has purchased Kerr’s house and yards in the village. The property, located in the centre of Kinlough, was bought with funding from the building acquisition measure. It is anticipated…
GRA not convinced on raising age limit for joining Gardai
The Garda Representative Association isn’t convinced the raising of the age limit for joining An Garda Síochána will tackle recruitment and retention issues. It’s being raised from 35 to 50, and the Justice Minister has said it’s to give as many people as possible the opportunity to apply. …
Two arrests following drug seizure in County Roscommon
Two men have been arrested in connection with a drugs seizure in the Rooskey area of Roscommon. Gardaí seized a quantity of drugs and €15,000 in cash following search operations in the area yesterday. As part of Operation Tara, Gardaí attached to the Roscommon Longford Divisional Drug Unit – assisted…
Donegal TD questions the real value of ‘Redress Scheme’
The 100% Redress Scheme is currently nowhere near full redress for the families affected by the mica scandal. That’s the view of Independent Donegal TD Thomas Pringle, who raised the issue in the Dáil recently. Deputy Pringle highlighted that people need to have money on the table to…
Donegal County Council to meet monthly to discuss housing shortage
Donegal County Council is to meet monthly to discuss the housing shortage. The move was confirmed at a special meeting held this week. It’s hoped that the meetings would aim to address the housing shortage in the County and to allow members and staff to engage more regularly…