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A Midlands/North West MEP says the student accommodation issues are only getting worse at the likes of ITSligo and LYIT. Chris MacManus says the cost of renting has led many students to commuting long distances on a daily basis and the situation is an extension of the national housing crisis.…

A north west MEP says people who have road accidents in another EU country should enjoy better protection following the endorsement of new motor insurance rules. The European Parliament has just approved an updated Motor insurance directive which will give drivers better insurance protection and fairer competitive practices across the…

The Eastern Garavogue Bridge project and the Western Rail Corridor need to remain part of the government’s revised National Development Plan, according to two local representatives. The plan was due to run to 2027 but the Government decided to revise it in part to factor in newer 2030 climate targets…

A North West MEP says the recently established Mayo-Waterford rail freight service highlights the need for the Western Rail Corridor. Sinn Fein MEP, Chris MacManus says the route is great for the region but is raising issue that due to the nations current rail setup, the trains have to travel…

A north west MEP says the government need to explore the prospect of accelerating the National Broadband Plan. Chris MacManus met with representatives from NBI who indicated they were open to discussing speeding up the rollout. It’s scheduled to take a total of 7 years however, during the meeting the…