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Government has 'pulled the handbrake' on broadband rollout says local TD
2021 connection targets were lowered earlier this year, with new targets still set to be substantially missed.
Dec 16, 2021 12:55
Noticeable drop in number of Covid patients in local hospitals in last week
Tullamore's Covid numbers dropped by over half.
Dec 16, 2021 11:08
Local health forum hears of 30% rise in demand for ambulance service
Demand on medical services during the past couple of years is increasing and members the public are being asked to think about attending Minor Injury Units before
Dec 16, 2021 09:29
HSE change booster vaccine eligibility at pharmacies to over 50's
The issue of who is eligible to apply to a pharmacy for a booster jab has been further confused after the HSE made a mistake in it's communication with the sector yesterday evening
Dec 16, 2021 08:26
Sligo-Leitrim gardai drafted in to help police Dublin city centre
The issue of bringing gardai to Dublin from rural divisions is being met with concern by the Garda Representative Association
Dec 16, 2021 07:49
Latest Covid figures show 24 new cases of Omicron variant here
The CMO says the latest information shows there's now community transmission of Omicron
Dec 15, 2021 18:19
Work on new €10 million Polymer Centre at TUS Athlone to begin early next year
The new centre will add to an already impressive range of state-of-the-art facilities on the Athlone TUS campus
Dec 15, 2021 18:04
Local TD hopeful new planning guidelines will aid sustainable rural housing
Minister Peter Burke says he's fully committed to sustainable rural housing and hopes new guidelines due next year will help matters greatly
Dec 15, 2021 17:37
Teen appears in court after tractor involved in hit and runs
The incidents occurred in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Dec 15, 2021 16:56
Leitrim lotto winner criticises delay in payout process
It's almost a month since the win.
Dec 15, 2021 14:17
Local animal welfare volunteers temporarily stranded in Germany
The volunteers were transporting rescued donkeys to their new home in Sweden.
Dec 15, 2021 14:09
GP surgeries under immense pressure says local Doctor
An accelerated Covid booster pan is being finalised.
Dec 15, 2021 13:50
Man arrested following incident in Ballymahon
The incident occurred just after 9.30am.
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