Leitrim Councillor calls for greater regulation of energy sector
A Leitrim councillor says the energy regulator should take a no nonsense approach with energy providers that have customers out of pocket. The warning from Councillor Padraig Fallon comes hot on the heels of confirmation from SSE Airtricity to credit all domestic customers in the Republic with a 34…
Local councillor concerned about potential log cabin housing plan
A Leitrim Councillor says the suggestion from the Rural Independents Group which calls for log cabins to be exempt from planning permission is fundamentally flawed. The call was put forward in an attempt to help ease the housing crisis with Deputy Mattie McGrath, claiming cabins could be used as a…
Leitrim councillor renews calls for transport police due to rise in anti-social behaviour on public transport
An increase in the number of anti-social behaviour incidents on trains has led to renewed calls for the introduction of transport police by a Leitrim councillor. Drumkeerin based Councillor Padraig Fallon says recent figures from Irish Rail that shows there was a 60 per cent increase in anti-social behaviour…
Drumkeerin councillor unhappy with the idea of rural motorists picking up tab for abolishing toll charges
A Drumkeerin based councillor says Proposals to tax all motorists and abolish road tolls, are ‘anti-rural’. Charging motorists for using entire road network is being considered by Transport Infrastructure Ireland. If approved, this would remove all existing tolls charges. Cllr Padraig Fallon says motorists are already paying…
Councillor calls for more roads to be included in maintenance plan
A Leitrim councillor has called for additional roads in the county to be included in the winter maintenance plan. Councillor Padraig Fallon made the calls at today’s monthly meeting of Leitrim County Council. He says it’s vital roads leading to Primary schools are treated and that students can attend school…
Pet thieves can face up to 10 months in prison
Anyone convicted of stealing a family pet could face a 10-month prison sentence. A bill is being introduced in the Dail today to deal with the issue, after a spike in cases during the pandemic. Leitrim Sinn Fein Councillor Padraig Fallon says punishment needs to be handed down to those…
Leitrim Councillor wants more roads staff retained during winter months
A Leitrim councillor has questioned the decision taken by the local authority in Leitrim to reduce the number of staff working in the roads department section. Cllr. Padraig Fallon raised the matter at this month’s meeting of the Manorhamilton Municipal District of Leitrim County Council. The Sinn Fein…