Love Leitrim voices concern over new climate bill
An anti-fracking group in the north west is voicing its concerns over a new Climate Action and Biodiversity Bill that’s expected to be discussed by the cabinet later today. The ‘Love Leitrim movement’ says it fears that there might be no reference to ‘liquefied natural gas’ or ‘fracked gas’ …
Sligo Traveller Support Group to mark International Women’s Day
The Sligo Traveller Support Group is marking International Women’s Day with a number of events that include an online discussion, music and song. At 3pm today on the Traveller Group’s Facebook page, there will be a discussion with a number of guests on what International Women’s Day means to…
Concerns raised over part of EU/Canada trade deal
A system contained within a proposed trade deal between the EU and Canada is causing concern among a number of community groups. The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) has within it what’s called an ‘Investor Court System’. Spokesperson for Love Leitrim, Jamie Murphy, says the fear is if the…
Asthma Education Inclusion Project launched for Traveller Community
A new range of Asthma information and support resources from the Asthma Society of Ireland has been launched aimed at members of the Traveller, Roma and Refugee communities. The Asthma Education Inclusion Project has been developed in partnership with a range of organisations including the HSE and…
Love Leitrim calls for moratorium on petroleum licenses
Anti-fracking community groups in the North West are calling upon the Northern Ireland Executive to adopt a moratorium on the issuing of petroleum licenses before Stormont closes for the Christmas period. There are concerns that Brexit and the associated Internal Markets Bill may result in Westminster overruling the wishes of…
Government Committee on issues facing Travellers to meet today
A government committee on key issues facing the traveller community is meeting for the first time today. The committee’s aim is to discuss issues such as health, education, employment and housing for those in the Traveller community. Jamie Murphy is the spokesperson with Sligo Traveller Support Group. While welcoming the…
New anti-racist coalition being set up amid fears about far-right
A worker with a Sligo Traveller support group says there’s a need for a new national anti-racist coalition that is now being set up. The group is called Le Cheile, which means together. Men’s Development Worker with the Sligo Traveller Support Group Jamie Murphy has been telling Ocean FM News…