Calls for lamb factories to ensure a fair price for farmers
There are calls for lamb factories to ensure a fair price for farmers. The calls are coming from the Irish Farmers Associations. Speaking to Ocean FM News this evening, Sheep Committee Chairman said that lamb…
Jobs Minister rejects the need for a ‘Brexit Minister’
The Minister for Jobs says there’s no need for a special ‘Brexit Minister’ as the issue affects ever department. Speaking to Ocean FM News in Leitrim today, Mary-Mitchell O’Connor said there is a ‘Brexit Co-ordination…
Gardai confirm Donegal native killed in Galway accident
Gardai have confirmed that a man who died after a work place accident in Co.Galway yesterday evening is from Co. Donegal. The man, who is believed to be in his 30s or 40s died after…
Foreign Affairs minister to highlight plight of undocumented Irish
Foreign Affairs Minister Charlie Flanagan will be in Washington this week where he will lobby politicians on the plight of the Irish undocumented immigrants in the United States. His visit follows President Donald Trumps controvesial…
NBRU aim to minimise impact of potential industrial action on rural population
The General Secretary of the National Bus and Rail Drivers Union says unions will do their best to minimise the impact of potential industrial action on people in rural areas. Dermot O’Leary believes strike action…
Delay to new Mental Health Unit at SUH
A new Mental Health Unit at Sligo University Hospital will not be ready for use for at least another two years. The HSE had planned to open the new 25 bed facility in late 2018…
35 people on trolleys at Letterkenny Hospital
The numbers waiting on trolleys in Letterkenny University Hospital remain very high today with 35 people waiting for admission. The numbers waiting are the third highest in the country according to the Irish Nurses and…