News - Sligo-Leitrim
Former local Fianna Fáil TD will contest next election as Independent candidate
Deputy MacSharry resigned from the parliamentary party last year and was heavily critical of leader Micheál Martin.
Jan 13, 2023 13:35
Increase in rape and sexual offences in Shannonside region in last year
The Roscommon/Longford and Sligo/Leitrim Garda divisions all reported an increase in these offences.
Dec 21, 2022 17:27
Over 50 incidents in hospitals reported to local Gardaí so far this year
The numbers refer to incidents where the location was marked as 'hospital' in the Gardaí's reporting software called PULSE.
Dec 9, 2022 13:20
Local TD argues historic underfunding root of most problems at SUH
Deputy Harkin says the chronic overcrowding seems to have brought things to a head, but the root of the problem lies further back in time.
Nov 23, 2022 17:31
Local TDs pay tribute to Vicky Phelan
Denis Naughten and Marian Harkin both urged action on the Patient Safety Bill.
Nov 15, 2022 17:07
MacSharry's consituency colleague says he will work closely with now Independent TD
Deputy MacSharry resigned from the party this week.
Nov 3, 2022 08:17
MacSharry resignation should have been handled better says local party Councillor
The Sligo-Leitrim TD has quit Fianna Fail, alleging the Taoiseach used a complaint about him for national political gain.
Nov 2, 2022 13:04
MacSharry deeply 'upset' and 'offended' over treatment by Fianna Fáil
He says he should be re-admitted to the parliamentary party next week.
Oct 21, 2022 09:36
Staffing boost for Sligo/Leitrim Garda services
A new full time detective inspector along with two detective gardai have recently been appointed.
Oct 12, 2022 11:08
Martin Kenny thanks public for support after incident at his home
The TD described the incident as very traumatic for his family as his wife was at home on her own at the time.
Oct 7, 2022 13:47
North West Stop emphasis importance of mental health services in Sligo-Leitrim area
The charity hopes to have their new headquarters in Drumkeerin ready by June 2023.
Sep 29, 2022 17:06
Increase in public order and drink driving offences across Shannonside region
Public order, drink, and drug driving offences all increased from quarter 1 to quarter 2 of 2022.
Sep 28, 2022 13:42
Increase in domestic violence callouts are also a positive sign says Leitrim charity
Carmel McNamee of the Leitrim DVAS says that the increase shows that Gardaí are gaining an increasing understanding of domestic violence.
Sep 26, 2022 17:06
Almost 2,000 domestic abuse calls made to local Gardai in 2021
The figures were released to TD Peadar Tobin as part of a written response.
Sep 26, 2022 09:08Shannonside Newsletter
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