News - Sligo-Leitrim
Over 5,500 intoxication checkpoints carried out by local gardaí last year
Figures for the first 6 months of 2023 show 7,458 breathalysers and 132 oral fluid tests completed across the two Garda divisions so far.
Jul 3, 2023 13:35
Local TD argues more research needed into Facial Recognition technology
Government Ministers believe facial recognition technology would assist Gardaí in tackling serious crimes.
Apr 17, 2023 16:46
Local TD to reserve decision on government no confidence vote until next week
Deputy MacSharry says while he doesn't believe breaking up the government at this point would be helpful he'll reserve his decision on the no confidence motion until next week.
Mar 23, 2023 17:17
Leitrim GRA representative believes more measures needed to protect Gardaí
Sligo-Leitrim GRA representative, Ray Wims, says that Gardaí need support to deal with the various circumstances they encounter.
Jan 25, 2023 17:43
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 13:47Shannonside Newsletter
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