The Friday Panel, Miriam Kivlehan, Sean McDermott
Retiring Leitrim Cllr Sean McDermott and Miriam Kivlehan discuss the relevant topics of the week on this week’s Friday Panel, including migration and the arrival of refugees in Dromahair, one-off housing, the Eurovision, future RTE funding and election posters
Minister set to approve Sligo homeowners to defective block redress scheme
Sligo homeowners affected by the defective block issue are set to have access to the redress scheme in the coming weeks. It follows confirmation that Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien is to bring forward the recommendation to Cabinet. Subject to cabinet approval – which is expected to be next…
Efforts underway to improve public toilets at Rossnowlagh
Efforts are underway to improve public toilets in Rossnowlagh for this summer season. There was uproar on social media last night after a picture emerged of the facilities at the local Surf Club car park, which showed the toilets blocked and heavily littered. Fine Gael Cllr Barry Sweeney…
New Ballintrillick bus route at an advanced stage
Negotiations on a new bus service from Ballintrillick in to Grange are set to be at an advanced stage. Pending approval from the NTA, the new seven day service will see a Local Link run from Ballintrillick as far as Cliffoney and then on to Grange, where it can connect…
Government urged to take childcare seriously
The government are being urged to take childcare a lot more seriously. The sector is said to be under significant strain, due to a lack of availability of places, costs and poor working conditions for Early Years Educators. It’s also understood that seven childcare providers in Sligo are to leave…
Leitrim community groups to benefit from RISE grant funding
Five community organisations in Leitrim have been allocated a small funding injection. The funding was awarded through the RISE Community Fund, in association with the NBI. Each organisation received a grant of €1,000 euro, which will help them invest in new technology. The five groups to benefit are North Leitrim…
Concern over timeframe of special needs classroom for St Clare’s Manorhamilton
Serious concern has been raised over the proposed timeframe for a purpose built classroom for children with special needs at St. Clare’s Primary School in Manorhamilton. The new planned extension to the school got the green light last week and comprises of three special education rooms alongside an additional special…