Fortnightly payments in Post offices will lead to closures
The switch to fortnightly social welfare payments has led to post offices losing a quarter of their business. The Irish Postmasters’ Union says transactions were down 25 per cent in August compared to the same month last year. Some social welfare payments, including disability allowance, are still being…
Covid-19 warning issued to Leitrim residents
A warning has been issued to the people of Leitrim to redouble their efforts in the fight against the spread of Covid-19. The warning was contained in a statement issued jointly between by the Cathaoirleach of Leitrim County Council, Cllr. Mary Bohan, Chief Executive Lar Power, Chief…
Fianna Fáil must take notice of recent polls
The decision taken by Fianna Fáil to enter into government along with Fine Gael and the Green Party is being reflected in the latest opinion polls which puts Fianna Fáil their lowest ever level of support. The Weekend Red C poll puts Fianna Fail at just 10% with Fine…
Drumkeeran Landslides raised in Dáil
The plight of those in Drumkeeran impacted by recent landslides was raised in the Dáil yesterday evening. The Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform Malcolm Noonan says the area in question is a special area of conservation and added that further slides could occur in the future.…
Leitrim Caoirthleacht airs concern over the lack of local Ministers
The new Caoirthleacht of Leitrim County Council has expressed her fears that economic development in the north west could be hampered by the lack of ministerial representation in the new government. Fianna Fáil Councillor Mary Bohan was one of the six Leitrim Councillors that had urged party Leader Michael…
Mary Bohan expected to confirmed as new Leitrim Council Caoirthleacht
The new Caoirthleacht of Leitrim Council will be announced today. Ocean FM news understands that Cllr Mary Bohan will succeed Cllr Enda McGloin in the role. Cllr Mary Bohan will take the chair in Leitrim for the fourth time in a long and distinguished career in local politics.…
Concerns expressed over chiropody services in Leitrim
Leitrim County Council are being urged to contact the HSE in relation to the long wait some in the county are having to endure when it comes to accessing Chiropody services in the County. The issue was raised at this month’s meeting of the local authority by Fianna Fáil…