Sligo-Leitrim TD labels court system as ‘under stress’
A Sligo-Leitrim TD has labelled the current Irish court system as ‘under stress’. Speaking in the Dáil, Deputy Martin Kenny is calling for more resources to be provided to the judicial system and the lack of judges to be addressed. Sinn Féin Deputy Kenny says says there a number of…
More information needed for bank account switches, according to Sligo Leitrim TD
A Sligo Leitrim TD says not enough is being done to provide people with information that are switching accounts from banks that are exiting the Irish market. The Banking & Payments Federation of Ireland are holding meetings today with relevant regulators and critical service providers. The meeting will…
Ireland needs to be on lockdown – Kenny
A Sligo Leitrim TD has called for the Republic of Ireland to follow the UK and consider a lockdown of all non-essential services, in order to try and stop the spread of COVID-19. Deputy Martin Kenny says that as long as places of work remain open such as construction sites,…
Feighan withdraws as Naughten steps up for Ceann Comhairle
Sligo Leitrim TD Frank Feighan has withdrawn from the race to be the next Ceann Comhairle of Dáil Eireann. Feighan had earlier indicated that he was seeking nominations for the position. There is also speculation linking Fianna Fáil’s Seán Ó Feargháil and Fine Gael TD Heather Humphreys. Meanwhile, Independent TD…
Marc MacSharry criticises Tourism Minister over failure to meet with Tourism Ireland officials
The Minister for Transport, Tourism, and Sport has been criticised for his failure to meet with Tourism Ireland officials in 2019. Sligo Leitrim TD, and Fianna Fáil Spokesperson for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Marc Mac Sharry TD, has made the calls claiming that Minister Ross has only met with Tourism…
The Childcare Centre in Manorhamilton is to re-open
The Childcare Centre in Manorhamilton that closed week is due to to re open on Monday. Last month, the Childcare Service closed in the Bee Park community leaving 20 staff without a job and nearly 100 children and families without a service. Local TD Marc MacSharry has welcomed the re-opening…