Ireland should consider rejoining Commonwealth says Fine Gael senator
Fine Gael Senator Frank Feighan has said Ireland should consider rejoining the Commonwealth. He said relations were now at “an all-time high’’ with the new Commonwealth, adding the Queen had only a titular role in…
Call for early-morning commuter train service between Longford and Sligo
A government minister will be told tonight of the need for an early-morning commuter train service between Longford and Sligo. It will be one of a number of items discussed when Minister Denis Naughten comes…
Sligo TD says it could be time to reconsider decentralisation
A Fianna Fail TD in Sligo Leitrim says the government should look again at decentralisation. This week, there’s been a significant boost of confidence for the jobs sector in the Sligo Leitrim region with confirmation…
School transport eligibility rules under review
A government Minister has confirmed that the rules that determine whether or not pupils are eligible for school transport are under review. The issue was raised by Sligo Leitrim TD Martin Kenny in the Dail…
McLoughlin believes Taoiseach is ‘leaning towards a free vote’ on foetal abnormalities bill
Fianna Fail TD’s have been allowed a free vote when a bill on fatal foetal abnormalities comes before the Dail next week. The proposed legistlation surrounding abortion laws is being put forward by Wexford TD…
Work starts on four new sewerage schemes in County Donegal
Work has started on four new sewerage schemes in County Donegal. They are at Killybegs, Bundoran, Glencolmcille and Convoy. The work will cost a total of almost eighteen and a half million euro. This work…
€30,000 for Youth Employability Initiative in Leitrim
The minister for children and youth affairs has announced over 30 thousand euro in funding for young people at risk of unemployment in Leitrim. Katherine Zappone released the funds for the Youth Employability Initiative through…
