Sligo councillor calls for the provision of a pedestrian crossing at Markievicz Line
It’s hoped that a pedestrian crossing can be installed in a problematic area of Sligo Town. Markievicz Line is home to a large population with concern crossing the road has become treacherous. Sligo County Council says they will look at funding avenues next year with a view towards…
Sligo councillor calls for local authority to take ownership of waste collection
A Sligo Councillor believes that putting waste collection services back into public ownership would fare better for people’s pockets. There are fears locally that the price of bins increasing will have a knock on effect on illegal dumping. Sligo County Council is going to write to the Government…
Sligo Councillor angered by decision to abandon promised review of testimony from by mother and baby home survivors
A Sligo Councillor says the decision taken to abandon a promised independent review of testimony given by mother and baby home survivors as ‘scandalous and a disgrace’. Sligo Strandhill Councillor Gino O Boyle was reacting to the news that the Children’s Minister Roderic O’Gorman will not appoint an international…
Sligo Councillor warns any travel bans to ease fuels crisis will negatively impact north west
A Sligo Councillor is warning against the reintroduction of any moves which would restrict travel on the island of Ireland There is speculation that workers could be asked to work from home in the event of a major fuel crisis sparked by the war in Ukraine. There is…
Sligo Councillor says HAP discretion increase will not stop families from becoming homeless
A Sligo Councillor says the 15 % increase in the discretion rate for HAP payments will do little to address the number of people that are in danger of becoming homeless. The Housing Assistance Payment discretion rate is to increase to 35 per cent from 20 per cent. …
Sligo Councillor accuses the Government of not doing enough to lower the cost of living
A Sligo County Councillor has accused the Government of doing nothing over more looming price hikes. People Before Profit Cllr Gino O’Boyle is warning that people are facing further price hikes on electricity, gas and mortgages which will see inflation rise above the already high 7%. …
Sligo Councillor says apology to to the victims of illegal adoptions is not enough
A Sligo councillor has described the apology from The Children’s Minister, Roderic O’Gorman to the victims of illegal adoptions in this country as ‘underwhelming’ Minister O Gorman apologised for the ‘deep hurt’ experienced by people affected by illegal birth registrations yesterday in the Seanad. Sligo Councillor, Cllr Gino…