Minister defends fodder scheme
The Minister for Agriculture has strongly defended the new fodder transport support scheme he has set up. Speaking ahead of a meeting with farmers in Sligo and Leitrim last night, the Minister also stood firm…
Taoiseach slams those opposing announcement tomorrow of new National Plan
The Taoiseach has accused those slamming the National Planning Framework of providing ‘opposition for oppositions sake’. The plan, which will outline the development of the country up to 2040, is to be launched in Sligo…
Road near Manorhamilton down to one lane following accident
Some roads throughout the region are slippery with slush this morning following recent snow showers. In some areas in Leitrim, there are reports of ice on secondary routes. Gardai say motorists should drive with caution…
Opposition TD’s calling for Dáil vote on the new National Planning Framework
Opposition TDs are calling for a Dáil vote on the new National Planning Framework. They’re accusing the Taoiseach of rushing the announcement to avoid having to be accountable to the Oireachtas. The plan, which will…
Fianna Fail leader – ‘Sligo cabinet meeting a PR exercise’
The leader of Fianna Fail has called the special cabinet meeting in Sligo on Friday “nothing more than a PR stunt”. The Taoiseach and his ministers will be in Sligo IT to launch the plan…
Good & New Charity in Co Donegal threatened with legal action
A cancer charity in Co Donegal has been threatened with legal action. The charities regulator has imposed intermediate sanctions on Letterkenny’s Good and New Shop, and failure to comply with them could result in prosecution.…
Nearly 70 people on trolleys in Sligo and Letterkenny today
There are 68 people waiting for beds at North West Hospitals today, according to latest figures. 34 people are on a trolley at Letterkenny University Hospital, while 34 are also waiting in Sligo. Nationally, the…
