Cause of unpleasant smell still lingering over Killybegs
The root of a foul odour at Killybegs Harbour has yet to be identified. The unpleasant smell has been an ongoing issue in the area for several months now and there have been calls for an investigation into the matter. It’s believed that it could be a sewerage problem. Local…
Budget 2024 “for landlords”- Doherty
A Donegal TD has labelled the housing crisis as the government’s “greatest failure”. Sinn Féin’s Finance Spokesperson Pearse Doherty has said the Budget needed to provide support for renters, however it is instead “for landlords”. Speaking in the Dáil this afternoon, Deputy Doherty accused the Government of locking…
Driving test wait times as long as eight months in Donegal
Learner drivers are said to be waiting up to eight months to do their test in the south Donegal area. With the lack of accommodation in Sligo for third level students, the issue is said to be causing major concern locally as many have no other option but to drive…
Government urged to engage with hospitality and tourism industry
A Leitrim Councillor fears that recent comments from the Tourism Minister in relation to splitting VAT rates for Hotels and restaurants sound like more empty promises. Minister Catherine Martin previously told the Hospitality and Tourism Forum that splitting the two VAT rates could be “looked at”. However it’s understood that…
Bus operators forced to change school runs in North Leitrim due to overgrown hedges
A number of school bus operators have been forced to change their regular school bus routes as a result of overgrown bushes and hedges, which are blocking roads and damaging their vehicles. Parents of pupils in Glenade have received letters from Bus Eireann informing them of the forced change
78 Donegal GPs raise concerns at delays in hospital’s Emergency Department
78 GPs in Donegal have written to the Minister for Health expressing concern about the long delays being experienced by patients a the Emergency Department at Letterkenny University Hospital. One of them, Charlie McManus, based in Lettermacaward, has been outlining possible solutions to the problems
“No reason” why Art Deco should be used as library
A former Sligo-Leitrim TD has furthered his pleas for the Art Deco building in Ballymote to be utilized to its full potential. Its feared that the building will be used to house a library despite major refurbishment works taking place some years back. John Perry will host a public meeting…