Student accommodation crisis only getting worse say MEP
A Midlands/North West MEP says the student accommodation issues are only getting worse at the likes of ITSligo and LYIT. Chris MacManus says the cost of renting has led many students to commuting long distances on a daily basis and the situation is an extension of the national housing crisis.…
People reminded to check where goods purchased online are being shipped from
A Midlands/North West MEP is reminding people to check where items purchased online are coming from. Customs duties must be paid on packages from mainland Britain, now that the UK has left the EU. If the fees haven’t been paid in advance, customers receive a bill. By contrast, Northern Ireland…
EU directive should mean better protection for motorists
A north west MEP says people who have road accidents in another EU country should enjoy better protection following the endorsement of new motor insurance rules. The European Parliament has just approved an updated Motor insurance directive which will give drivers better insurance protection and fairer competitive practices across the…
North west projects need to be included in revised National Development Plan
The Eastern Garavogue Bridge project and the Western Rail Corridor need to remain part of the government’s revised National Development Plan, according to two local representatives. The plan was due to run to 2027 but the Government decided to revise it in part to factor in newer 2030 climate targets…
North West MEP highlights need for Western Rail Corridor
A North West MEP says the recently established Mayo-Waterford rail freight service highlights the need for the Western Rail Corridor. Sinn Fein MEP, Chris MacManus says the route is great for the region but is raising issue that due to the nations current rail setup, the trains have to travel…
Vigilance needed to ensure NW retains eligibility for EU regional aid, says MacManus
A North West MEP says it’s vital that the north west and border regions retail their eligibility for EU regional aid for businesses in the coming years. New guidelines published by the EU mean that Ireland willhave to cut the number of regions and populations eligible eligible for the scheme,…
North west MEP says lack of broadband contributing to rural decline
A north west MEP says the government need to explore the prospect of accelerating the National Broadband Plan. Chris MacManus met with representatives from NBI who indicated they were open to discussing speeding up the rollout. It’s scheduled to take a total of 7 years however, during the meeting the…