Targeted measures needed to reduce deaths on Irish roads
The Government is being urged to implement targeted measures in a bid to eliminate deaths on the roads. Recent figures released by Parc show a higher risk for motorists who use secondary roads and there are calls for an examination into the issue. Sinn Fein’s Transport Spokesperson and Sligo Leitrim…
Local TD calls for reasons behind NCT delays
A Sligo-Leitrim TD says the reasons behind the long delay that motorists are currently experiencing in relation to NCT delays need to be established. Currently there are 375,000 cars are on the roads without a valid NCT. The Operators of the service will today apologise to customers for recent booking…
Number of transport projects set to be delivered in North West
A number of transport projects in the North West are set to be delivered within the next three years. The pathfinder projects are those selected following Transport Minister Eamon Ryan’s call to local authorities over the summer to submit their most innovative plans for public transport, walking and cycling…
Local Link Service announces additional services for north Sligo over the summer period
Sligo’s Local Link will introduce an additional service between Cliffoney and Sligo via Maugherow and Carney due to increased passenger demand. The additional service will departing Cliffoney at 10:26am and returning from Sligo at 15:30 from Monday to Saturday. The additional service will commence from Monday 18th of July and…
Harkin: People with disabilities facing barriers to mobility in everyday life
A Sligo/Leitrim TD told the Dail today that many people with disabilities are no longer able to afford transport costs. Independent Deputy Marian Harkin was speaking during a debate on three support schemes for people with disabilities – schemes that opposition TD’s say are effectively suspended. The Regional Group of…
Confusion as to why there has been no discussion between ministers on human trafficking – Mac Sharry
A Sligo Leitrim based Fianna Fail TD has expressed his concerns this morning that there has been no meeting between government minsters in relation to smuggling. Spokesperson on Transport, Tourism and Sport, TD Marc Mac Sharry has questioned the transport minister Shane Ross on why he has not met with…
New rural bus service to be launched in Donegal
Two government Ministers are expected in Donegal today to launch a rural bus service that will bring people to more remote parts of the Wild Atlantic Way. Minister of State for Tourism and Sport Brendan Griffin and Donegal’s Gaeltacht Minister Joe McHugh are expected at the launch today in Malin…