Leitrim Councillors vote in favour of County Development Plan
Leitrim County Councillors have voted in the County Development Plan. The plan was passed at a special meeting of Leitrim County Council which took place yesterday. Almost 100 weeks of work was put into the county Development plan which will come into effect in a few weeks time…
Leitrim Councillors urge Martin not to enter government
The six elected Fianna Fáil Councillors in Leitrim have written to the Party leader, Michael Martin urging him not to enter into government with Fine Gael and the Green Party. The councillors have raised concerns about Green policies and how it will impact rural Ireland. The Councillors collectively…
Irish Water requested to explain high commercial costs
Calls are being made on Irish water to attend the next meeting of Leitrim County Council to discuss the charges that are currently being issued for commercial connections. The costs have been described as over expensive and bordering on extortionate by the Cathaoirleach of Leitrim Council, Cllr Enda McGloin.…
Children should not be used in Climate change debate
Concerns have been raised at this month’s meeting of Manorhamilton Municipal District of Leitrim Council on the focus and attention that is being placed on children when it comes to climate change in this country. The Concerns were raised by Fianna Fail Councillor Justin Warnock who feels that…
Leitrim Council raise Property Tax
Leitrim County Council has agreed to increase the Local Property Tax by 15 % in 2020. The decision was taken by Councillors at a special meeting yesterday. The increase will mean that 60% of Leitrim’s home owners will pay an additional 26 cents a week, a further 35%…
Leitrim Cllrs say at least one of the closed Garda Stations should be reopened
Leitrim Councillors insist at least one of the closed Garda stations in the county should be reopened. The calls come as some Councillors feel the reopening of Stepaside Garda Station in Dublin has set a new precedent for the reopening of stations. Fine Gael Councillor Sean McDermott is calling for…