Call for councils to have more say on forestry
Leitrim Councillors want the Council to have more of a say in regulating forestry in the county. The issue was raised by two Fianna Fail Councillors at Leitrim County Council this week. Justin Warnock called…
Businesses face fines if not complying with new data rules
Businesses face fines if they don’t comply with new data protection regulation which will come into effect at the end of May. The new laws impose more regulations on employers about getting and retaining data…
Sinn Fein calls for Government ‘Spin Unit’ to be scrapped
Sinn Fein says it has no faith in the review of the government’s Strategic Communications Unit. The party is bringing a Dail motion calling for the so-called “Spin Unit” to be scrapped. Leo Varadkar has…
Casserly: Money to made available for flood-prevention work at Sligo estate
A Sligo independent councillor is insisting that money will be made available in the coming weeks to deal with ongoing flooding problems in a Sligo town housing estate. The Woodlands estate in Ballytivnan was hit…
Water restrictions in Leitrim may continue
Irish Water says it’s monitoring the water supply in Leitrim and will decide whether further nighttime restrictions will have to be put in place. Restrictions had to be put in place on the South Leitrim…
Lamb market: strong demand and tight supply
The lamb market has re-opened strongly today with factories offering from €5.70 to €5.80/kg for lambs. The IFA says prices are ranging from €5.65/kg to as high as €5.85/kg for suitable lambs. Sean Dennehy says…
Meeting to hear need for better pre-school autism services
A public meeting is to take place in Sligo this evening to discuss the ongoing lack of autistic services for pre-school children. It will take place in St Mary’s GAA club at 8pm. Sinn Fein…
