Ballymote TD says there’s no point in ‘making fools of people’ Ulster Bank branches will close
There are mixed views on the outcome of a meeting with senior officials from Ulster Bank over the closure of three branches in the North West region. Donegal Fine Gael TD Joe McHugh says that…
Fears of delayed payments for private operators of Bus Eireann Services
As the Bus Eireann strike continues, there are now fears there may be a delay in payments to private operators who do work, such as school runs, for the commercial semi-state bus company. Bus Eireann…
Sligo Councillors suggest the term social housing should be changed
People living in social housing are facing significant stigmatisation because of their position, according to a new report. At this week’s meeting of Sligo County Council which discussed submissions and amendments for a new county…
29 on trolleys in the North West
Twenty-nine people are on hospital trolleys today in the North West as they wait for bed. Sixteen are in Letterkenny University Hospital and 13 in Sligo University Hospital. There are 26 waiting in Univerity Hospital,…
North West young entrepreneurs gather in Dublin for Foroige awards
Young entrepreneurs from Sligo and Donegal are among those from throughout Ireland gathering in the Mansion House in Dublin today for the Foroige Youth Entrepreneur of the Year awards. Fourteen finalists managing seven start-up businesses…
Postmasters Union not happy with new online passport service
The union representing post masters has described a new service allowing adults to renew passports online as “another nail in the coffin” for post offices. The online system will mean only children and first-time applicants…
Bill to ban fracking put forward by North West TD ‘progressing’
The Minister of State for Natural Resources says it’s hoped that proposed amendments to a bill to ban fracking in Ireland will be ready within the next month. The bill has been put forward by…
