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Homelessness crisis must be 'foremost' in government's mind
That's the warning from Social Justice Ireland, after the latest Department of Housing figures revealed nearly 16 thousand people are now living in emergency accommodation.
Jul 27, 2025 08:27
Longford senators call for government aid for forest owners amid 'crisis'
Around 700 million euro worth of forestry was knocked down during Storm Eowyn, according to the Irish Forest Owners.
Feb 14, 2025 13:50
Efforts made to bring Irish Citizens in Gaza to safety
A border crossing in Egypt is expected to open this morning for aid and foreign nationals to pass through
Oct 16, 2023 09:40
Warning mortgage arrears crisis to hit Shannonside Region
New figures from Geowax show the average price of a home in the Shannonside Northern Sound Region stands at €168,000.
Aug 4, 2023 13:29
Overcrowding crisis continues at Sligo hospital
The hospital is one of the worst effected in the entire country when it comes to continuous overcrowding issues
Jul 13, 2023 13:04
One third of childcare staff seeking to leave sector according to new study
Over 2,100 people took part in the survey which was carried out in late March.
Apr 20, 2023 08:46
One in 10 parents turn to food banks in last year
Barnardos has seen a marked increase in demand for its services
Feb 8, 2023 08:55
No end to hospital ED crisis until major changes made- Former Sligo consultant
According to a recently retired senior consultant at Sligo Hospital, major decisions are needed for the system to adapt.
Jul 20, 2022 17:47
Roscommon human rights worker welcomes government plans on refugees
John Lannon says the government needs to take more leadership on the Ukrainian refugee issue and not leave it to voluntary groups or individuals
Apr 22, 2022 18:39
Majority of Irish people worried about climate change
A new survey commissioned by the Environmental Protection Agency shows 96 percent believe the crisis is happening
Dec 10, 2021 09:07
Stark warnings over overcrowding situation at Sligo General Hospital
Today's trolley watch figure from the INMO showed 26 people waiting for beds in Sligo Hospital.
Jul 16, 2021 17:28
Local Government Minister confident state will solve housing crisis
The housing crisis is a major issue for the government
Jun 4, 2021 12:57
Crisis meeting later to discuss alarming rise in Covid cases in Limerick
Worrying news from the mid-west
Jun 4, 2021 07:39
Mental health crisis among family carers the past year
Carers have been experiencing a major mental stretch following the Pandemic.
May 29, 2021 10:52Shannonside Newsletter
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