Leitrim Council asked to provide clarity protocol used for HAP
This week’s Manorhamilton MD meeting of Leitrim Council heard calls for the local authority to provide information on the protocol that is used to vet tenants for the Housing Assistance Payment scheme. Fianna Fáil Councillor Justin Warnock tabled a motion on the issue. The Kinlough based Councillor…
Funding is needed to combat Covid mental issues
Calls have been made on Leitrim County Council to explore if any funding is available to deal with stress and mental health issues in the community as a result of pressure and stress that is being caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. The calls were made at this week’s Leitrim Council…
North West Residents warned of dangers of forest fires
Warnings have been issued to all land owners that are close to afforestation’s to refrain from lighting controlled or gorse fires this weekend. The recent dry spell of weather has led to increased fears that any fires on mountains or close to forests could get out of control. …
Children should not be used in Climate change debate
Concerns have been raised at this month’s meeting of Manorhamilton Municipal District of Leitrim Council on the focus and attention that is being placed on children when it comes to climate change in this country. The Concerns were raised by Fianna Fail Councillor Justin Warnock who feels that…
Tullaghan omitted from Wild Atlantic way passport
The decision by Failte Ireland to omit Tullaghan from the Wild Atlantic way passport will have a very negative impact on tourism in the region. That’s according to Fianna Fail Councillor Justin Warnock. Cllr Warnock has called on the local Authority to raise the issue with the tourism body.…
Fresh calls are being made for upgrading work on Lennox’s Bridge
Concerns have been raised once again in the Kinlough and Bundoran areas over Lennox’s Bridge which is situated between the North Leitrim and South Donegal Towns. There have been fears for a period of time that a serious accident will take place on the dangerous stretch of road which is…
Leitrim councillor calls for Glyphostate to be banned
Leitrim County Council is to contact Health Minister Simon Harris and the Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed to call for a ban on the use of Glyphostate or “Round Up” as a desiccant on the nations crops The Council will make the representation following a motion which was tabled…