People over 70 will spend less on prescriptions
People over the age of 70 will spend less on prescriptions from today. The government has reduced the charges for people over 70 with medical cards. They will now pay €2 per item instead of…
Donegal TD not worried about opinion polls
Donegal TD and Minister Joe McHugh says he thinks opinion polls are good for politics and he’s not worried about the latest poll. The results of the Irish Times poll today have made their way…
Donegal Minister calls for ‘reasonable approach’ to water charges
A Donegal Junior Minister says there needs to be a reasonable approach to water charges. Joe McHugh says the Oireachtas committee on water needs to be given a chance to complete its work. Fianna Fáil…
Call for survey of water pipes in Rathbraughan area of Sligo
A local councillor is calling on Irish Water to carry out a survey of pipes serving a large area of Sligo Town that has recently had repeated interruptions to its service. Sinn Fein Councillor Thomas…
McLoughlin, MacSharry in ‘war of words’ over water charges
The ‘blame game’ over whether it was Fianna Fail or Fine Gael is responsible for introducing water charges continues in Sligo/Leitrim between a local councillor and the constituency’s government TD. Fianna Fail Councillor Tom MacSharry…
Sligo Traveller Group says Taoiseach’s announcement will boost employment prospects
The recognition of Travellers as an official ethnic group will build confidence and improve employment prospects for Travellers. That’s according to the Sligo Traveller Support Group who is welcoming the announcement by the Taoiseach Enda…
Fears for school bus services as result of Bus Eireann cuts
There are now fears that school bus services in the North West will be hit next as a result of planned cuts at Bus Eireann. Siptu are holding a meeting with Bus Eireann at the…
