Cllr. Casserly says survey shows speed not a problem west of Ballisodare
A Sligo councillor says a speed survey carried out this month in the area west of St Mary’s College in Ballisodare does not indicate a large volume of excessive speed in the area. The survey showed 85% of speeds were at 50 kilometres per hour or lower. Independent Councillor Marie…
Pyrite and MICA emerging as a growing problem in Sligo houses
A Sligo/Leitrim TD says the Housing Minister will have no option but to extend a redress scheme for pyrite and MICA affected houses to SLigo and other counties where it is needed. Independent Marian Harkin was speaking after the first meeting took place this week in Castleconnor, in west Sligo,…
Fines may be on the way for companies with gender pay difference
A Sligo councillor is backing calls from the National Women’s Council which is urging fines be introduced on businesses with a gender pay gap. Sligo Drumcliffe Independent Councillor Marie Casserly says the issue has been allowed to drag on too long. Under new legislation currently being reviewed by the President,…
Independents’ Alliance: Cllr Casserly to get a look — up close and personal — at the life of a TD
A Sligo Independent councillor is to take a career break for a year from her job as a teacher to work for Sligo/Leitrim Independent TD Marian Harkin. Councillor Marie Casserly confirmed the move to Ocean FM News, saying she was looking forward to the year ahead. It has led to…
Sligo councillor says building new Garda station makes more sense than refurbishing current building
A local Councillor says the list of issues that need to be addressed in refurbishing the current Sligo Garda Station just ‘goes on and on.’ Independent Councillor Marie Casserly says there is an Office of Public Works requirement for the long term storage of seized vehicles which is currently costing…
Casserly the new cathaoirleach in Sligo/Drumcliffe Municipal District
The Sligo councillor who’s been selected as chairperson of the Sligo/Drumcliffe Municipal District says she will continue to campaign for a new Garda station Sligo town. It was one of the priorities listed by Independent Councillor Marie Casserly after her selection by councillors representing the Sligo/Drumcliffe Municipal District at their…
Funding to support women councillors
Funding has been announced by the Minister for Local Government to help women councillors set up regional caucuses or groups. The total allocation is €62,000. €5,000 is to go to a number of counties, including Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal. The funding is in response to applications from the Association for…