Farmers counting the cost of ban on led ammunition
The proposed ban on lead ammunition is a move which is disproportionate and discriminatory toward farmers. That’s according to Leitrim Councillor Padraig Fallon. The European Commission wants to apply the ban in and around wetlands in member states over wildlife concerns. The Sinn Fein Councillor…
Students left in limbo with College accommodation
A Leitrim Councillor has criticised the government for expecting students and their families to pay full fees for partial access to campus and facilities. Manorhamilton MD Councillor Padraig Fallon says many student and their families are unsure how much time they will have to spend on campus in the…
Leitrim Councillor hits out at changes to Help to Buy Scheme
A Leitrim Councillor says the changes made to the ‘Help to Buy’ scheme will only help push the price of houses up and further alienate first time buyers. Sinn Fein Councillor, Padraig Fallon has criticised the Government for changing the scheme without carrying out any impact assessment on…
Local Councillor rejects Broadband charge
A local Councillor has dismissed suggestions that people building new homes in rural Ireland will have to cover the cost of connecting to the new National Broadband Plan. The Sunday Business recently reported that a cost of 5,000 would be charged for such a connection. Communications Minister…
Leitrim Councillor hits out at ‘scandalous’ use of tax payers money
A North Leitrim Councillor has described as ‘scandalous’ the State having to meet the shortfall to private toll operators, as a result of a drop in traffic volumes during the Covid-19 pandemic. Sinn Fein have received confirmation from Transport Infrastructure Ireland that the taxpayer will have to pay somewhere…
Family housing in short supply in North Leitrim
Concerns were raised over the lack of suitable family housing at this week’s Manorhamilton municipal District meeting of Leitrim County Council. Fine Gael Councillor Frank Dolan had tabled a motion in relation to the provision of additional family housing in Dromahair while Drumkeerin Councillor Padraig Fallon had motions down…
Government must stop ‘floating kites’ in relation to schools
A Leitrim Councillor has accused the government of ‘floating kites’ in relation to making concrete promises as regards when schools can re-open Manorhamilton MD Councillor Padraig Fallon says the Government should stop engaging in idle speculation on re-opening schools and colleges without having confirmation from medical experts Earlier…