TDs, GPs, consultants and health leaders across Sligo, Leitrim, West Cavan and South Donegal are being urged to step up and make their voices heard in support of locating the new Regional Surgical Hub in Sligo.

A major campaign is underway in Donegal for the hub to be located in Letterkenny, despite a HSE business case being made for Sligo.

The latest from the Health Minister is that no decision has yet been made.

Fianna Fail Cllr Edel McSharry says there's been a deafening silence in Sligo from all concerned on the issue so far and that has to change as a matter of urgency: