SIPTU to meet Minister on potential for transport police force
SIPTU is meeting the Junior Transport Minister today to discuss the potential for a transport police force. Earlier this year, the union found 80 per cent of their members in the sector experienced abuse while at work. There have been a number of antisocial incidents on the Connolly…
Leitrim Council to send letter over asylum seeker plans
A letter is to be sent to the Taoiseach and a number of relevant Ministers from Leitrim County Council over concerns relating to asylum seekers being housed in the County. The letter is set to express dissatisfaction over the lack of communication on the placement of international protection applicants…
Calls for extension to defective blocks grant scheme
The chair of the Oireachtas committee investigating ‘defective concrete blocks’ in dwellings, says coverage needs to be extended to include the foundations of affected buildings. The joint Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach – is meeting again this afternoon, to continue discussions about the difficulties faced…
Letterkenny hospital welcomes published inspection report
Letterkenny University Hospital has welcomed the publication by HIQA of its report into its recent inspection at LUH. An un-announced inspection was carried out at the hospital on the 7th and 8th of November 2023. HIQA’s core assessment focused on key standards relating to leadership, governance and management, workforce, person-centred…
Former journalist Bruce Arnold to be buried in Sligo next week
The burial of journalist, Bruce Arnold will take place in Sligo next week. The former Irish Independent writer passed away last week aged 87. While he originally came from London, his wife’s family had roots in Sligo. A funeral service for Mr Arnold will take place in Glenageary, Dublin on…
North west community groups fearing funding cuts
It’s feared that a number of community and voluntary groups across the north west are having much-needed funding cut. Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle says steps must be taken to ensure organisations do not feel burdened in criticising the state. The Independent TD’s comments follow a new report that…
Dromahair residents have brief meeting with Taoiseach
Members of the Dromahair Concerned Residents Group have had what’s been described as a positive meeting with the Taoiseach. Some members of the group met in an informal capacity with Simon Harris as part of his visit to Sligo and Leitrim yesterday. Around 30 asylum seekers arrived to…