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North West Today, a multi-award-winning show has traditionally set the news agenda for the North West. Every morning Niall Delaney brings you a combination of hard-hitting interviews, listener interaction on local issues and human interest stories from around the region.
Tuesdays Feature: ‘On The Beat’ Niall is joined by local Gardaí who keep listeners updated on local crime prevention efforts and news around the North West. We hear their advice and guidance on protecting our homes, families and business’s.
The show is produced by Donegal native Margaret Carr-Flynn
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Former Irish Army Colonel, Andrew Kilfeather of Ballygawley in Co Sligo insists the controversial removal of the Triple Lock governing overseas deployment of Irish troops will not impact on Ireland's status of netralilty. He claims this is a domestic issue designed to give our troops the opportunity to serve overseas and will not lead to an EU military allianceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr Karen Harris, who is a Consultant in Emergency Medicine at Sligo University Hospital has expressed concern at the high numbers of patients who are leaving hospital Emergency Departments without their treatment being completed. The Irish Association for Emergency Medicine is calling for Government action to address the issue which it says shows the system is not working for patientsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brian Gill of Callan Tansey Solicitors guides us through the whole area of our Protected Disclosure Law, or Whistleblowing, as it's more commonly knownSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The erection of a 15 foot-high headstone at Sligo Cemetery, residential parking permits, the public sector strike, the controversial 'grandparent' consent video, the raising of property tax, clocks going  back and fireworks are all discussed on The Friday Panel. Which itself, produced fireworks, courtesy of Dympna Mannion and Albert HigginsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
There's been widespread criticism of the erection of a 15 foot-high headstone memorial at Sligo Cemetery and questions as to how it was allowed to proceed, when the regulations say 5 foot is the maximum allowed for a triple grave plot. The matter was discussed on today's Friday Panel, with Dynmpna Mannion saying it was personally very upsetting for her and others who visit the cemetery on a regular basisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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