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Attorney General says legal advice on nursing home charges was 'appropriate'

It emerged last month that there was a legal strategy to limit payouts to people on medical cards who would have been entitled to nursing home care provided by the State.

Feb 7, 2023 17:39

Two drivers arrested in Longford for drug driving

Both drivers tested positive for cocaine.

Feb 7, 2023 17:33

Significant increase in those on live register in Shannonside region

County Leitrim saw the largest increase over the year with 483 more people on the live register then the same point last year.

Feb 7, 2023 17:33

Boyle Town Team elect new chairperson

Ciarán Sheerin was voted in at a meeting last week.

Feb 7, 2023 13:48

Smaller hospitals are being forgotten amid trolley crisis says local TD

Today's Trolley Watch figures show 20 people waiting for a hospital bed in Portiuncula, over 12 percent of their total bed capacity.

Feb 7, 2023 13:45

Decrease in number of domains registered in Shannonside region last year

Roscommon had the most amount of websites registered in the region at 369, however this represents a decrease on the 2021 figure of 526.

Feb 7, 2023 13:33

111 people on trolleys across Shannonside region today

Sligo University Hospital is the second most over crowded hospital in the country today, with 45 people waiting in the Emergency Department.

Feb 7, 2023 13:33

Leitrim TD accuses 'fascist elements' of spreading rumours to create fear

Rumours had emerged that refugees and asylum seekers were to be moved into locations in Carrick in Shannon.

Feb 7, 2023 13:24

Permission granted for accessible accommodation at Leitrim guest house

County planners green lit the project with 13 conditions attached including a provision requiring the three family pods to be used for short term letting only.

Feb 7, 2023 11:53