It looks like local political junkies are not likely to be able to enjoy livestreaming of Sligo County Council meetings any time soon.
There ARE plans to livestream the meetings, work is being done to make it happen . . . but it will ultimately depend on funding.
In response to a query from councillors at the February monthly meeting seeking an update on progress, councillors were told that in November 2019 the council had installed a new digital microphone system in the council chamber, which is the first step in facilitating live web-streamed coverage of council meetings.
The new microphone system can also record meetings to a set of audio files.
The next stage is to research and procure a web streaming service, multi camera setup and lighting in order to deliver a high-quality web stream.
All of which is ‘subject to budgetary considerations,’ councillors heard.
