The number of cancellations at Sligo's orthopaedic theatre since the new roof was replaced remains unknown.

The HSE has been questioned over the level of cancellations from November 2025 to March 2026, after a leaky radiator and overcrowding were at the centre of surgery suspensions.

However the HSE has failed to clarify how patients were impacted during that time frame but they were offered to get their surgery elsewhere.

In relation to the proposed capital project for Orthopaedic Theatre replacement in Sligo, the options appraisal is complete and efforts are underway to add to the case for submission for formal capital approval.

Fianna Fail Cllr Edel MacSharry says the level of service being provided in this area of the hospital is very concerning:

The number of cancellations at Sligo's orthopaedic theatre since the new roof was replaced remains unknown.
The HSE has been questioned over the level of cancellations from November 2025 to March 2026, after a leaky radiator and overcrowding were at the centre of surgery suspensions.
However the HSE has failed to clarify how patients were impacted during that time frame but they were offered to get their surgery elsewhere.
In relation to the proposed capital project for Orthopaedic Theatre replacement in Sligo, the options appraisal is complete and efforts are underway to add to the case for submission for formal capital approval.
Fianna Fail Cllr Edel MacSharry says the level of service being provided in this area of the hospital is very concerning:

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Broadcasting to Sligo, North Leitrim and South Donegal.
North West Business Park, Collooney, Ireland
102.5-105FM

Text/WhatsApp us on 00353 83 3500 530 
Telephone 00353 818 365 500 / 00353 71 91 18100 (9am to 6pm Mon to Fri)

Ocean FM is a multi award winning local radio station that broadcasts to the Northwest of Ireland. The station covers the area of South County Donegal, North County Leitrim and County Sligo.

The current CEO of the station is Niall Delaney and the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland (BCI) lists their target audience as 'being all age, socio-economic and ethnic groups across the community'. The station currently employs 22 full-time and 30 part-time staff.