Bree calls for legislation to deal with ‘precarious work practices’
A Sligo councillor is calling for the government to introduce legislation to deal with what he says are ‘precarious work practices’. It follows a recent report from the Irish Congress of Trade Unions highlighting the…
Farmers await more details on fodder transport support subsidy
Farmers are waiting for more details on a subsidy announced by the Minister for Agriculture yesterday for people who have fodder shortages. The North West region has been worst affected by the bad weather this…
Donegal TD questions the value of Paddy’s day trips this year
The government has revealed where ministers are being sent for St Patrick’s Day. More than 30 ministers will be sent to countries across the globe for the festivities. As is tradition, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar will…
Protest to highlight plight of pensioners losing out because they had to leave workforce
The cases of pensioners who are losing out on various entitlements because they had to leave the workforce early will be highlighted at a protest in Dublin this morning. Most of those affected are women,…
IDA welcomes major new jobs investment in Sligo
The 100 new jobs at Abbvie in Sligo will attract people back to live and work in the Northwest region. The pharmaceutical company, which is based in Ballytivnan, released details of the major expansion yesterday.…
North West MEP hopes for good debate on Europe
The Taoiseach is set to address MEPs in the European Parliament at around 9.30am (Irish time) this morning. He’ll be debating the future of Europe in what will be the first in a series of…
Road conditions ‘improved’ but warnings remains in place
Gardai in most areas of the region say road conditions have improved somewhat overnight but Motorists are still urged to drive with care this morning following Storm Fionn. The roads are wet with alot of…
