Response expected from Minister McEntee on Mental Health services in Sligo/Leitrim
The Taoiseach says he expects the Minister of State for Mental Health and Older People Helen McEntee will soon respond to pleas for improved child and mental health services in the Sligo/Leitrim area. It follows a meeting in Sligo last weekend between Enda Kenny and representatives of those seeking improvements…
Government looking at funding options for regional infrastructure
The Taoiseach says the government is currently looking at the European Investment Bank as another means of funding the development of infrastructure to the regions. He made the comments in response to a query from Sligo Leitrim Fine Gael TD Tony McLoughlin on the progress being made on the idea…
Fine Gael TD hits back at Sligo garda station claims
Sligo/Leitrim Fine Gael TD Tony McLoughlin has strongly refuted claims that he is to blame for any delay in getting a new garda station for Sligo. Deputy McLoughlin describes the allegations made this week by Sligo Fianna Fail Councillor Tom MacSharry as ‘false.’ He adds that he wishes to confirm…
Councillor accuses Government TD of false and misleading promises
A Fianna Fail councillor has hit out at a local government TD over the delay in getting a new Garda station for Sligo Town. Tom MacSharry has accused Fine Gael’s Tony McLoughlin and the Minister for Justice of making false and misleading promises about the station in the lead up…
Local TDs raise issue of Doonally RVL in Dail chamber ahead of demonstration
Minister of State for Food, Forestry and Horticulture, Andrew Doyle, insists government policy is to improve the regional veterinary laboratory testing system, not damage it Speaking in response to a number of queries on the future of the RVL in Doonally yesterday evening, Minister Doyle says it will all come…
Taoiseach to visit North West next week for Brexit meeting
Taoiseach Enda Kenny will visit the North West next week to hear from those with concerns over Brexit. Foreign Affairs Minister Charlie Flanagan says the visit, on February 10th, will be part of a round of consultations in advance of the Brexit negotiations between Britain and the EU. He was…
An Post hope to have decision on services this week
The head of An Post says he hopes to have clarification on the future of two post offices in the North West by the end of this week. Chief Executive David McRedmond was answering a query from Sligo/Leitrim Fine Gael TD Tony McLoughlin on the post offices in Ballygawley, Co.…