Further concerns for filling stations over excise rates
There are further fears over the future of filling stations along the border over potential Government plans to reinstate excise on fuel. There’s major concern that the planned reintroduction of the higher rates of excise duties will have a disastrous impact on petrol stations in the south. The Taoiseach has…
TII confirm funding cuts for local roads
Transport Infrastructure Ireland have confirmed that roads funding for local authorities has been cut, despite previous denials by government. The revelations came after the Irish Asphelt Producers Association requested projections for funding from the TII, and were told that finances were being scaled back. It means a number of local…
Irma McLoughlin, Lina Lambert & much more
Irma McLoughlin of Performing Arts Forum and Lina Lambert of Punk Friday are tonight’s guests. And we look at What’s On over the coming, busy week of music, poetry, theatre and visual art. <iframe width=”100%” height=”120″ scrolling=”no” frameborder=”no” src=”https://embed.podplay.com/arts-north-west-2861/irma-mcloughlin-lina-lambert-much-more-251427/blueSapphire?platform=podplay” title=”Embed player | Podplay”></iframe>
O’Boyle says radical change within EU needed
People Before Profit Solidarity European Election candidate Brian O’Boyle outlines his vision for a a more equal EU and his priorities in the ongoing Midlands North West campaign
Visually impaired woman highlights dangers of low hanging election posters
Jackie McBrearty, who is visually impaired, has appealed to election candidates and political parties to abide by the 2.4 metre high rule for erection of posters. It follows her being injured after walking into a poster on Church Hill in Sligo
Donegal TD calls for 100% defective block redress in the Dáil
A Donegal TD has spoken out in the Dáil this afternoon regarding the Defective Concrete Block Scheme. Sinn Féin TD Padraig MacLochlainn highlighted the situation during questions for the Minister for Housing. The case was made that the grant scheme should be changed to a genuine 100% redress.…
Sligo HSE workshops for parents of children with autism
A series of workshops are being run in Sligo Town by the HSE for parents of children diagnosed with autism. This new initiative includes five in depth sessions delivered by skilled HSE staff including Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists and Occupational Therapists. The workshops aim to increase family…