Prefabs now the latest suggestion to relieve overcrowding in hospitals
The Minister for Health has defended moves to provide prefabs at hospitals in an effort to relieve overcrowding. Simon Harris says it’s a short-term solution by adding additional capacity. However, there are concerns about the…
Works north of Hughes Bridge in Sligo among those planned by County Council
Sligo County Council hopes to be able to seek tenders by the first quarter of next year for roadworks that will take in some of the busiest junctions in Sligo town. The work is for…
Donegal man loses out on job due to delays having insulin pump fitted
A Donegal TD has told the Dail how a young man with diabetes from the county was unable to take up a job in Scotland because of delays in having an insulin pump fitted in…
Tesco workers hoping for resolution after strike called off
The Tesco store in Sligo will continue to operate as usual after industrial action was called off at the weekend. Staff at the shop were to undertake industrial action from this Wednesday morning in a…
Illegal drug use in North West on the rise
The use of illegal drugs is on the rise in the North West according to the latest results of the Regional Drug and Alcohol Task Force survey. The results of a drug prevalence survey undertaken…
Schools facing closures due to lack of substitutes
National schools across the North West are facing closure when a teacher is out sick due to a lack of available substitutes. Newly qualified teachers are finding it easier to get full time employment in…
Local TDs aim to make it easier to tender state contracts
TDs from the region are calling for it to be made easier for local businesses and contractors to tender for State contracts. A new Fianna Fail Bill, which was debated in the Dail aims to…
