Will GDPR scupper Sligo councillors’ plans for CCTV?
There are fears that data protection concerns could hinder a proposal from 13 Sligo councillors for a roll-out of a pilot-scheme to upgrade CCTV cameras on certain routes throughout the county. The motion, at this week’s meeting of the council, came in the aftermath of the horrific attack in January…
Cameras needed to address issues at Creevelea Abbey
Calls were made at this week’s meeting of the Manorhamilton Municipal District of Leitrim County Council for cameras to be installed at Creevelea Abbey in Dromahair. The issue has been complicated over ownership issues surrounding the Abbey between the OPW and the local Authority. Local Councillor, Padraig Fallon…
Collooney train station waiting room reopened following vandalism
The waiting room at the Collooney railway station has been re-opened. It was closed a month ago due to vandalism which Gardaí still believe was caused by a group of young adults. As a result of the vandalism, parts for the disabled main door had to be replaced, new fire…
Hidden cameras moving around Sligo to tackle illegal dumping
Hidden cameras are being moved around county Sligo to tackle illegal dumping. The County Council secured funding for five such cameras last year. Independent Councillor Marie Casserly says they can be moved from place to place with the aim of addressing issues at dumping blackspots. Just this week, there were…