New concrete levy causes angry reaction from those involved in construction projects
There’s been an angry reaction from those involved in construction projects and building houses to the new concrete products levy included in the Budget. Sean from North Leitrim says it makes no sense that householders now have to pay up for the problems caused by the mica building block debacle…
North West hit with weather warning
Parts of the north west coast will be battered with wind and rain tomorrow. A status yellow warning is in operation for Sligo, Leitrim, Donegal, Mayo, Galway and Clare from the early hours of Friday morning until 2pm. Met Eireann is predicting heavy rainfall which may cause localised…
Gardai seize laptop owned by man working for North West TD
A laptop owned by a man working for a North West TD has been seized by gardaí. The man – accused of viewing child abuse material – hasn’t been arrested to date, but the allegation is being investigated. The Irish Independent reports two Leinster House committees were asked…
Almost 50 people waiting for a bed at North West hospitals
There were almost 50 people waiting for a bed at the two main north west hospitals this morning. 35 people were waiting at Letterkenny University Hospital while a further 13 were waiting at Sligo. Nationally, there were 501 people waiting at hospitals across the country today with Cork…
Sligo councillor warns new concrete levy represents bad news for north west
A Sligo Councillor is warning that the new concrete levy will add significant costs to the construction of houses and will have a detrimental impact on the supply of housing locally. Councillor Paul Taylor says the new levy will be passed on by the providers of concrete directly on…
Local TD says increasing VAT hospitality rate will drive business north of the border
A Sligo Leitrim TD has rowed in behind calls for the VAT rate in the hospitality sector to remain at 9% describing it as a crucial intervention for the North West. As part of the Budget, the VAT rate for the sector is to revert to 13.5%. Speaking…
Caroline Currid leaves Munster rugby role
Munster Rugby has confirmed that Sligo’s Caroline Currid has left her role as performance psychologist with the province. The north Sligo native joined Munster on a consultancy basis under former head coach Johann van Graan for the start of last season but it’s emerged that Currid decided to end her…