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A Leitrim Cllr has called for water services to be returned to public ownership.   Sinn Fein Cllr Padraig Fallon says there have been several issues locally that aren’t being addressed in a timely fashion by Irish Water.   Cllr Fallon also claims that all the while customers are being…

A Leitrim Cllr has described reported plans to jail homeowners for excessive turf burning as ‘madness’.   New regulations on the sale and use of turf came into force yesterday and those who burn turf excessively could face jail terms of up to two years.   According to reports, local…

A Leitrim councillor is warning that any changes to the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland grant scheme will leave lower-income households out in the cold.   Homeowners could be facing costs of up to €4,000 insulation costs upfront rather than having their builder claim back grant for those looking to…

A Leitrim Cllr is calling on the Government to give assurances that there won’t be any electricity shortages going forward.   It’s after a number of alerts were issued on the electricity market last week, with an amber alert indicating a potential threat to supplies.   The issue has led…

Concern has been expressed locally that any restriction on the sale and distribution of turf could pave the way for an outright ban in the future.   Revised regulations mean people with cutting rights will be able to continue to sell or gift turf to family, neighbours or friends.  …