Sligo TD says ESRI report on the provision of long-term residential care is concerning
A Sligo Leitrim TD says a new report on the provision of long-term residential care in Ireland is providing more evidence that the North West region is lagging behind other parts of the country when it comes to the provision of such services. A damning report by the ESRI…
Sligo Leitrim TD pushes for immediate supports for businesses in Leitrim Village
A Sligo Leitrim TD has called for immediate supports and interim funding to be established for businesses impacted by the recent tornado that hit Leitrim Village. Deputy Marian Harkin made the calls in the Dáil adding that many businesses and homes could be under insured as a result of…
Sligo Deputy raises concerns that local childcare facilities have with Department of Children
A number of independent childcare facilities in Sligo and Leitrim are said to be in crisis. Some local providers are reportedly finding it increasingly difficult in dealing with the Department of Children over account records. In a bid to access the National Childcare Scheme, providers must provide one…
Dáil hears claims of under investment in North West’s third level education providers
A Sligo Leitrim TD says there has been historic under investment in third level education in the North West. Deputy Marian Harkin has welcomed the incorporation of St Angela’s college as part of the Atlantic Technology University this week. The Independent Deputy made the comments during leader’s…
Enhancement on S2 bus route services agreed
The National Transport Authority has today confirmed that there will be enhanced services provided on the S2 route in Sligo The NTA has responsibility for the provision, regulation and oversight of public passenger transport services. Sligo Leitrim Independent TD Marian Harkin met with representatives from the NTA earlier today. Deputy…
Sligo TD fears the most vulnerable will suffer most from health cuts
A Sligo Leitrim TD will raise concerns in relation to the health budget later in the Dáil. It’s being reported that Health Minister Stephen Donnelly was refused additional funding for cancer services, maternity strategies and new drugs in budget negotiations. It’s claimed that Minister Donnelly also…
HSE’s move to tackle hospital overcrowding welcomed
The HSE’s move to tackle overcrowding by leaning on private hospitals has been described as a positive step by a local TD. Independent TD Marian Harkin was pleased to see that the HSE are formalising arrangements regarding private y hospital support through public tender. However, there are doubts over the…