MacSharry defends Dail outburst
Sligo-Leitrim Fianna Fail Deputy Marc MacSharry says he regrets that yesterday’s Dail spat with the Healy-Rae brothers had to happen, but there was an important procedural matter which needed attention. MacSharry has been defending his…
Youth of Bundoran unfairly labelled as vandals, it’s claimed
There’s been criticism of comments made at a public meeting in Bundoran on Tuesday of this week, a meeting which was held to discuss the growing problem of anti-social behaviour in the town. It’s claimed…
No hard feelings says Healy-Rae, after MacSharry Dail showdown
Deputy Danny Healy-Rae has accused Sligo-Leitrim Deputy, Marc MacSharry, of calling him names in yesterday’s Dail spat, which led to the suspension of the house. As the incident grabs international headlines, Healy-Rae says there are…
Anger over smokers outside Sligo Hospital
The neglect by patients and visitors of the ‘no-smoking’ policy on the grounds of Sligo University Hospital is angering a lot of people. Meg’s mother, who’s 91, suffers with COPD, and she says she is…
Dublin Chamber explain ‘scaremongering’ accusation at critics of National Planning Framework
As criticism of the apparent exclusion of the North West of the country from the Government’s National Planning Framework continues, Dublin Chamber has hit out at what it calls ‘populist scaremongering’ concerning the plan. Economist…
O’Rourke confirms candidacy as FF nominations in Sligo-Leitrim close
Nominations close today for candidates contesting the forthcoming Fianna Fail convention for Sligo-Leitrim to select General Election candidates. It’s not yet clear how many candidates Fianna Fail will run, but Leitrim councillor, Paddy O’Rourke, has…
Bereaved parent criticises drinks industry for lobbying on Alcohol Bill
John Higgins lost his 19 year-old son, David, to alcohol-related suicide, and has always claimed his access to cheap alcohol was a factor in his death. He insists there should be no dilution of the…