Sligo Councillor urges cabinet to back new construction measures
A Sligo Councillor says plans going before cabinet today that are considering the temporary scrapping of development fees and subsidising the building of affordable housing should be given a chance to see if they will help alleviate the housing crisis in the north west. Ministers are being asked…
Cllr Taylor wants Ireland West Airport to maximise recent exposure
There are calls to capitalise on the huge success of the US Presidents visit to Ireland West Airport. The facility was showcased on a worldwide stage on Friday as Joe Biden touched down at Knock for the last leg of his Irish visit. Fianna Fail Cllr Paul Taylor…
Sligo Councillor discusses Green Belt Area planning concerns
The housing crisis has very much dominated the news agenda in recent times. One contributing factor is the difficulty many people have in securing planning permission on their own land. A north Sligo listener yesterday contacted North West Today show where she explained that her son did manage to…
Sligo Councillor says firefighters strike action must be avoided
A Sligo Councillor has called on the Government to engage with the SIPTU and explore every avenue to prevent Retained Firefighters engaging in strike action. SIPTU’s is demanding basic entitlements of structured pay and leave arrangements for Retained Firefighters. They claim that many fire fighters can’t do basic…
Sligo councillor urges that those that needs to avail of help to reach out
People in the North West are being reminded to reach out for help if they need it over the festive season. Cllr Paul Taylor says while Christmas time is a happy for most, for some it can be a dark and difficult time. The message comes as…
Councillor Taylor predicts changes to Planning and Development bill will result in more houses being constructed
A Sligo Councillor says he hopes changes to Planning and Development Bill will lead to more houses being constructed in the north west. It’s expected that fewer people will be able to take judicial reviews of planning decisions, under new changes set to overhaul Ireland’s planning authority. Cabinet…
Additional rail service set to benefit areas of West and South Sligo
A Sligo councillor says the introduction of an additional rail service between Ballina and Dublin will benefit areas of West and south Sligo. A new early morning train service between Ballina and Dublin will commence on Monday week, December 12. The service will depart from Ballina at 5.05am…