SUV owners could be hit with an additional tax
Increased taxes could be on the way for certain cars and SUV’s. The Sinn Fein Spokesperson on transport says that the weight of cars such as Volkswagen Golf’s has increased significantly in recent years. A number of different makes of cars are also now manufactured to a greater…
Local TD says funding must be provided to make accident blackspots safer
A Sligo Leitrim TD is calling on the government to provide funding to make locations where road traffic are taking place safer. There has been a sharp increase in the number of deaths on Irish roads in 2023. The Junior Minister Jack Chambers is to meet the…
Leitrim TD reacts to speculation that the county may be split for the next general election
Tomorrow is a significant day in terms of the next general election. The Boundaries Commission will publish their report on what the makeup of the individual constituencies will be for the next general election. Already over the past week or so calls have been made to unite all…
Solution to Dublin Airport parking shortage can be found
A solution can be found to alleviate the shortage of available parking at Dublin Airport. That’s the view of Sligo Leitrim TD Martin Kenny, who was speaking in response to the announcement by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission that it intends to carry out an in-depth investigation into the…
Local TD calls for Western Rail Corridor to be prioritised under All Island Rail Review
The development of the Western Rail Corridor needs to be prioritised as part of the All Island Rail Review. The Government is being urged to step up and deliver what has been outlined in the review. A draft was published yesterday and includes around 30 recommendations to improve…
Targeted measures needed to reduce deaths on Irish roads
The Government is being urged to implement targeted measures in a bid to eliminate deaths on the roads. Recent figures released by Parc show a higher risk for motorists who use secondary roads and there are calls for an examination into the issue. Sinn Fein’s Transport Spokesperson and Sligo Leitrim…
Sligo Leitrim TD calls for North West Projects to be included in upcoming Strategic Rail Review
A Sligo Leitirm TD says there are number of vital projects in the north west that must be included in the upcoming Strategic Rail Review’ which will be published by the end of the month. Deputy Martin Kenny was speaking ahead of the first ever ‘All-Island Strategic Rail Review’…