Leitrim Councillor unhappy with lack of clarity on funding
A Leitrim Councillor has raised concerns that north Leitrim will miss out when it comes to the provision of bins and portable loos to cater for the outdoor summer of 2021. Funding has been allocated by Government to all County Councils for the provision of portaloos and bins in…
Serious scrutiny required on compulsory purchase orders for land
A Leitrim Councillor says a Labour imitative aimed at addressing the housing crisis would need to stand up to serious scrutiny before it could be discussed. The motion being proposed by Labour would grant local authorities the option of using compulsory purchase orders to purchase land at its agricultural…
Property tax changes will benefit the rich
A Leitrim Councillor is accusing the government of designing the local property tax in such a way that it will benefit the rich. Changes announced last week included homes build from 2013 being included for payment. It was also confirmed that a revaluation of properties will result in…
Sinking feeling over tank inspections
A Leitrim Councillor has moved to ease the fears and concerns that many people may have in relation to septic Tank inspections. Inspections are resuming again in all local Municipal Districts in the coming weeks. As part of the inspection, treatment systems will be examined to ensure that…
SIPTU rejects moves to privatise community job activations services.
Concerns have been raised over the Government plans to privatise the Community job activations services. SIPTU yesterday contacted the Minister of State with responsibility for Social Inclusion in the Department of Social Protection, Joe O’Brien to support the campaign to halt the proposed move. Community jobs schemes are geared to…
ATM facilities needed in Manorhamilton 24-7
A north Leitrim councillor is calling on Bank of Ireland, AIB and the local Credit union to ensure that an ATM machine is retained on the street in Manorhamilton. Sinn Fein Councillor Padraig Fallon has urged the local authority in Leitrim to engage with the financial providers after Bank of…
No celebrations for century of partition
A Leitrim councillor is calling on all elected public representatives not to take part in any events marking the century of Ireland’s partition. A recent motion calling on the Taoiseach, Tanaiste, Ministers and all TD’s not to partake in any events celebrating the centenary of the partition of Ireland…