New speed limits being considered by cabinet
North West drivers could be looking a new speed limits being introduced throughout the region. It’s being reported this morning that Speed limits are to be cut in an effort to curb the recent increase in road deaths. The move will affect national, arterial and local roads.…
Local representative for Good Energies Alliance Ireland challenges fossil fuel companies to play their part in cleaner environment
A former election candidate in the north west and representative for Good Energies Alliance Ireland has called on Fossil fuels companies to play their part in helping Ireland achieve a higher environmental grade. The Government has been given a C-plus grade for progress on climate issues. Independent experts…
Former Leitirm TD says Fine Gael are already targeting general election with tax breaks suggestions
A former local Fianna Fail TD says the three Fine Gael junior ministers that called for a 1000 euro tax break for workers in the next budget are ‘jockeying for position’ ahead of the next general election Tensions are rising between the main coalition parties over the budget. …
Taoiseach gives assurances government will provide support and assistance to local businesses
An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, has given assurances to local businesses that the government will provide all the available support and assistance for them during the current difficult economic climate. He made his comments when addressing the annual Sligo Chamber of Commerce and Industry dinner in Sligo last night. …
Local TD calls for a fairer distribution of ‘scare resources’
It’s the Governments job to distribute ‘scarce resources’ evenly to everyone. That’s the view of Sligo Leitrim TD Marian Harkin who was speaking in the Dail as part of statements on the Nursing Home and Disability Allowance Payments. It comes as the Attorney General this week has concluded…
Sinn Féin remains most popular party as Fine Gael support drops
Despite support falling for a third successive month, Sinn Féin remains the country’s most popular party, according to a new poll. The Sunday Independent/Ireland Thinks poll shows Sinn Féin’s support stands at 31 per cent. Support for Mary Lou McDonald’s party reached as high as 37 per cent last October.…
Greater clarity needed on who is most at risk from Covid
A Sligo Leitrim TD is calling on The National Public Health Emergency Team and the Government to be specific about who is currently most at risk from Covid 19. It comes after the Tanaiste suggested yesterday that we would see a phased lifting of restrictions between February and the…