Sligo cllr calls for Defence Forces pay issue to be resolved
A Sligo councillor is accusing the government of ‘totally disrespecting’ the loyalty and service of members of the Irish Defence Forces. Independent Socialist Councillor Declan Bree says that over the last 50 years of United Nations service, the Defence Forces have given Ireland much of its international status and standing…
Sligo council not commenting on fire inspections because investigation is ongoing
Sligo County Council says it is not in a position to provide a report on inspections of an apartment building in Sligo Town, in which two men recently lost their lives as a result of a fire, because investigations are still ongoing. Independent Councillor Declan Bree had sought a report…
Councillor to ask about fire inspections on Sligo apartment
A Sligo councillor is to ask at a council meeting today about inspections on an apartment building in Sligo Town in which two men — a father and son — recently lost their lives. At a meeting of Sligo County Council this morning, Independent Councillor Declan Bree will propose a…
Minister refutes Bree’s stance on resources for homelessness
The government minister with responsibility for housing has strongly disputed a Sligo councillor’s claim that not enough is being done to tackle homelessness. Independent Councillor Declan Bree told Housing and Urban Renewal Minister Damien English in Sligo yesterday that they have been hearing the government talking about its plan to…
Sligo Council hopes work on Dorrins Strand estate in Strandhill will be finished soon
Sligo County Council hopes work will be completed on a housing estate in Strandhill later this year, which would then enable it be taken over by the council. At this month’s meeting of the local authority, Independent Councillor Declan Bree asked for an up-to-date report on the situation in the…
Concerns over privacy at council housing office
A change in the location of Sligo’s local authorities’ housing offices has resulted in a lack of privacy for people to discuss their business, it’s been claimed. There had been two housing offices, one in City Hall and the other in County Hall at Riverside. However, Independent Councillor Declan Bree…