Minister of State and Sligo/Leitrim TD, Frank Feighan tests positive for Covid-19
The Minister of State at the Department of Health and Sligo/Leitrim TD, Frank Feighan, has tested positive for Covid-19. A statement from the Department of Health to OceanFM this evening states that Minister Feighan received a ‘detected’ result from a PCR test for the virus. He experienced mild symptoms on…
Easing of restrictions in doubt
A Sligo Leitrim TD and Minister of State at the Department of Health has confirmed that the rising number of Covid-19 cases being detected here is a cause of concern and could put the further easing of restrictions on October 22nd in doubt. The Taoiseach, Micheál Martin earlier outlined how…
Sligo colleges receive funding to support mental health among students
Over 700,000 euros worth of funding has been allocated to IT Sligo and St Angela’s College. Nationally €17.2m has been announced in student supports, with €5m being allocated to support students mental health and wellbeing. The Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris TD earlier…
Aims to hire 14 new nurses for Sligo University Hospital Emergency Department
The government hope to hire 14 new nurses for Sligo Univeristy Hospital’s Emergency Department in the next two months. Staff concerns about overcrowding and working conditions in the hospital were raised by Sligo/Leitrim Sinn Fein TD, Martin Kenny in the Dail yesterday evening with Minister of State, Frank Feighan. Deputy…
€1.7m allocated for upgrades and provision of laptops for third level students
Just over €1.7m in funding is going to third level institution in Co. Sligo for upgrade works and to supply laptops for students. €1.5m has been allocated for IT Sligo and a further €209,000 for St. Angela’s. The money will be used for minor works for reopening such as health…
Ballintogher National School extension proceeds to construction stage
An extension to St. Teresa’s National School in Ballintogher, Co Sligo is moving to the construction stage. The works include an additional 80m squared classroom, storage room and roof repairs. Over 80 pupils are enrolled this year at the school. Minister of State at the Department of Health and Sligo/Leitrim…
Over €40m so far given to healthcare projects in the north west this year
Over €40m has so far been allocated for numerous healthcare projects across Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal this year. This includes €9.52m towards the new 80 Community Nursing unit replacing the existing beds at the Sheil hospital and the Rock in Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. Almost €5m towards the Primary Care Centre…