Sligo Councillor questions timing of new pension scheme
A Sligo Councillor says the timing could not have been worse to introduce a new auto enrolment pension scheme. People before Profit Councillor Gino O Boyle is also fearful that such a move in the future could impact the value of PRSI pensions Auto-enrolment will see all workers…
Sligo councillor calls for price caps on fuel costs
A Sligo Councillor is calling for price capping to be introduced on the sale of petrol and diesel. A number of TDs have made complaints to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission about rises in prices in advance of last week’s excise cut. It’s feared that the 320…
Stop start: Concern over traffic lights at Sligo town junctions
Complaints about traffic lights in and around Sligo town remaining green for only very short periods was raised at this week’s meeting of councillors from the Sligo borough district in the town hall. It’s been claimed that because motorists fear lights will switch colour very quickly, accidents have occurred. However,…
Owners of vacant commercial buildings in Sligo could be facing penalties
Sligo Councillors are expected to decide on Monday the levy of refunds on vacant commercial properties. The Statutory Budget meeting for 2022 will take place on Monday next at 10 a.m. With a substantial number of vacant properties (estimated to be in the region of 500) located right…
Calls for audit into public funded projects in Easkey
A Sligo councillor is calling on the county council to carry out an audit into all planning permissions of public-funded capital projects in the west Sligo village of Easkey. Solidarity People Before Profit Councillor Gino O Boyle put down the motion at yesterday’s December monthly meeting of the council.…
Social Welfare inspections questioned by Sligo Councillor
A Sligo Councillor has questioned the practice of Social Welfare inspections to people’s homes during level 5 Covid-19 restrictions. Household visits have been banned since October – but home visits to welfare recipients to detect fraud have continued. The Department of Social Protection says its inspectors and staff…
Sligo Mayor calls for reduction of age for free breast check
Sligo County Council is calling on the Minister for Health to lower the age for women’s eligibility for Breast Check from 50 to 21. People Before Profit Councillor Gino O Boyle says women under 50 wanting a scan have to pay for it privately. He says the sooner…