Sligo councillor says Taoiseach’s comments on All Island Rail Review is good news for local roads projects
A Sligo councillor says the reported rift between the Government Parties over the all Island Rail review could be good news for the future of the N17 upgrade between Knock and Collooney. The future of the project was cast in major doubt following comments by the Transport Minister, Eamon…
Sinn Féin continues to be most popular party
Sinn Féin remains the most popular party in the country according to the latest Sunday Independent/ Ireland Thinks poll. The poll shows Mary Lou McDonald’s party out in front on 32 per cent. The poll also shows support for Fine Gael is also unchanged at 20 per cent, while Fianna…
Local TD claims funding has been suspended for N17 Knock to Collooney Scheme
It’s being claimed that The North West has been dealt a serious blow as funding for the N17 Knock to Collooney Scheme has been pulled by the Government. A local TD says the Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan has indicated to Sligo County Council that no funding would be…
Sinn Féin remain most popular party according to latest poll
Sinn Féin remains the most popular party in the country according to the latest Red C / Sunday Business Post poll. The poll shows Mary Lou McDonald’s party out in front on 31 per cent. However, just 36 per cent believe the main opposition party could make serious headway on…
Calls for Transport Minister to reopen Claremorris to Collooney rail line
It’s thought that the reopening of the railway line between Claremorris and Collooney would provide major opportunities for the North West. It’s argued that the move would provide the longest freight line in Ireland, providing access to timber supply in south Donegal. The comments were made in the Dail by…
Councillor calls on Transport Minister to resolve NCT backlog
There’s pressure on Transport Minister Eamon Ryan to sort out the backlog of NCT tests in Sligo and elsewhere. Some motorists in the county are said to be waiting up to six months for a test, leading to concern over how valid their insurance will be in the interim. Fianna…
Number of transport projects set to be delivered in North West
A number of transport projects in the North West are set to be delivered within the next three years. The pathfinder projects are those selected following Transport Minister Eamon Ryan’s call to local authorities over the summer to submit their most innovative plans for public transport, walking and cycling…