Sligo Cllr says more competition needed in banking sector
A Sligo councillor has called for the Minister for Finance to explain the reason for what she says is the delay in having competition in the banking sector. Independent Councillor Marie Casserly told a council meeting yesterday (Mon) that the average standard variable mortgage rate in Europe is 1.83% while…
Campaigners say rural Ireland need to be looked on for housing crisis solutions
Campaigners against the closure of local services say rural Ireland needs to be looked on as a solution to the current housing crisis in the capital. Vincent Roddy, of the Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association and a farmer in south Sligo says the closure of the Ulster Bank branches…
Up to 50 people turn out for bank protest in Ballymote
Between 40 and 50 people attended this afternoon’s protest in Ballymote over banking services in the South Sligo town. Organised by Sinn Fein, speakers included Sligo/Leitrim Sinn Fein TD Martin Kenny, Sinn Fein Councillor Chris MacMamus, Fianna Fail Councillor Jerry Lundy, Independent Cllr Margaret Gormley, and Vincent Roddy of the…