President Higgins launches Down Syndrome mural in Tubbercurry
While in Tubbercurry in south Sligo yesterday for the centenary commemoration of the Connaught Rangers mutiny, President Michael D Higgins also performed another duty. It was the launch of a mural in the town to…
Opposition to Northern Ireland Protocol needs to be toned down – Fermanagh MLA
A Fermanagh South Tyrone MLA is urging those in the north opposing the Northern Ireland protocol to tone down their opposition. Jemma Dolan was responding to this week’s bus attack in Newtownards in…
Rent cap will not prevent further hardship for tenants – Pringle
A Donegal TD is describing as ‘too little too late’ the moves by the Housing Minister to bring legislation to cabinet to cap rent increases at 2% Landlords will only be able to raise…
Minister Ryan fails to rule out gold mining in Leitrim
The Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications Eamon Ryan has defended his decision to explore the possibility of issuing a prospecting licence for gold, silver and base metals in north Leitrim. The minister…
TDs to discuss fur farming ban as three farms, including one in Donegal, face closure
TDs will today debate legislation that would ban fur farming in Ireland. The cabinet approved the new laws last month – which would close three mink farms in Laois, Donegal and Kerry. Farmers would get…
Sligo forestry representative warns the industry is being destroyed by licencing backlog
The forestry industry is in crisis and is facing significant job losses. That according to the Social, Economic, Environmental Forestry Association of Ireland – which’s seeking direct intervention from the Taoiseach to resolve the…
Credit Union bill to be debated in the Dáil
Credit unions could be allowed to do mortgages and current accounts, if a new bill being brought forward by a Sligo Leitrim TD gets support in the Dáil. The Independent Group wants Credit Unions…
