Fianna Fail Senator slams treatment of Sligo’s ‘Good Samaritan’
A Fianna Fail senator has described it as ‘an absolute scandal’ the way an insurance company is treating a Sligo man who came to the assistance of a car accident victim in Co. Leitrim recently.…
Coveney says Kenny should be allowed leave in time of his own choosing
Minister Simon Coveney says he doesn’t believe the effort by some people to ‘fasttrack’ the selection of a new Fine Gael leader is the proper approach. Speaking to Ocean FM News in Sligo today, Minister…
Calls for council to address derelict hotel in Ballyshannon
A Ballyshannon based councillor has called on Donegal county council to ensure redevelopment work on a former hotel in the middle of the town takes place. Fine Gael’s Barry O’Neill says if the old Millstone…
North West Tesco staff to be re-balloted on strike action next week
Tesco staff in Sligo and Ballina are set to be re-balloted on strike action next week. Their colleagues in Letterkenny will also be balloted on possible action at the supermarket store there. 14 workers from…
Donegal TD says housing refugees better than more direct provision centres
A Donegal TD says its very important we all play our part in welcoming refugees from the Syrian conflict and from other conflicts around the world. Independent Deputy Thomas Pringle was speaking after it emerged…
Coveney: Taoiseach should not be ‘rushed’ into decision
The Housing Minister says he does not think the Taoiseach will be ‘rushed’ into making a decision on when to step down. Fine Gael Minister Simon Coveney who is to contest for leader when the…
Coveney in Sligo for regional launch of ‘Ireland 2040’ plan
Minister Simon Coveney will attend a regional launch in Sligo today of the government’s 20-year plan that aims to strike a balance between urban and rural development. He will also turn the sod at the…
