GPs referring patients to the North ‘proof’ of a broken healthcare system
GPs are now referring their patients directly to private hospitals in the North to avoid the frustrating waiting times in the republic. The NAGP which is the association representing General Practitioners says the service is in crisis…
Fianna Fail TD hits out at Donegal Minister for failure to highlight problems
A Donegal TD has hit out at his constituency colleague Minister Joe McHugh for being ‘quick to welcome funding announcements’ but staying silent when there is a problem to be dealt with. Fianna Fail TD…
Gaeltacht Minister meeting with SLM staff who lost their jobs in West Donegal
The Gaeltacht Minister is to meet staff today at a West Donegal company which closed yesterday. 32 jobs have been lost at the SLM facility in Gweedore. After talks between Minister Joe McHugh and Social…
40 job losses in West Donegal as SLM Connect closes
32 jobs are being lost at the SLM facility in West Donegal. Workers were told yesterday afternoon that liquidators had been appointed to the digital marketing centre, whose owners are based in Manchester. The same…
People living in rural areas may have to travel to bigger towns to see a GP
People living in remote rural areas will have to travel to bigger towns like Sligo, Donegal town and Manorhamilton in future to avail of GP services. That is the warning coming from the National Association…
Residents in Forthill fear they will have no internet or phone this Christmas
Residents in Forthill in Sligo Town fear that they’ll be left with no internet or phone line over Christmas. Up to 15 houses in St Edwards Terrace have had no coverage since Monday. Sligo County…
Donegal to Glasgow flight under threat
The Donegal Airport to Glasgow flight is under threat. While the flight to Dublin from Carrickfin Airport has been secured for the next four years. The flight to Scotland is thought to be in jeopardy.…
