Minister faces backlash in Dail from Donegal TD over cost of living comments
A Donegal Sinn Fein TD has accused the Green Party Leader of ‘having the stick ready at all stages’ when it comes to the rising cost of living. Minister Eamon Ryan was asked this week what people should do with petrol and diesel prices still rising fast, and he…
Sligo Councillor urges government action following Bord Gáis price hikes
A Sligo Councillor says the government need to step in following Bord Gáis announcing an increase to the average gas and electricity bills From April 15th, customers gas bills are set to increase by 39 per cent and electricity bill by 27 per cent. In a statement the company says…
Minister Ryan indicates that Rail Corridors could play a part in climate change
The Minister for the Environment, Climate Communications and Transport Eamon Ryan says the North West Rail Corridor could still have a future in Freight movement when it comes to transporting goods to and from counties such as Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal. A report published last year by economist Dr…
Donegal TD says ‘nothing has been learned’ from Katherine Zappone appointment
The Foreign Affairs Minister has defended Eamon Ryan appointment of members of the Climate Change Advisory Council. Minister Ryan appointed two new members of the council – one of which was a former advisor to him and the other was a former Green Party election candidate. Donegal Sinn Fein TD,…
‘Beggars belief’ that Environment Minister is considering prospecting license
A Sligo/Leitrim TD says it ‘beggars belief’ that the Green Party Leader and Minister for the Environment, Eamon Ryan, is considering issuing a prospecting license for gold mining in North Leitrim. Speaking in the Dail this morning, Fianna Fail Deputy, Marc MacSharry, claims Leitrim is the only county in the…
Prominent Leitrim Green Party member opposes issuing of prospecting licence
A prominent member of the Green Party in Leitrim has broken ranks with his party leader in opposing the granting of a gold and silver prospecting licence in North Leitrim. Johnny Gogan, a former general and local election candidate, says he has difficulties with the company to be granted the…
Climate change demonstrations taking place in Sligo and Leitrim
Events are taking place in Sligo and Leitrim today with the aim of raising awareness around climate change. A demonstration is getting underway from 12pm at Wine Street Car Park in Sligo and members of Treasure Leitrim are meeting for a socially distanced event at Manorhamilton Castle from 3pm. Jamie…