Sligo Councillor concerned with standard of some private water supplies
A Sligo councillor has expressed concern in relation to a new EPA report which claims that local authorities are failing to monitor over a quarter of small private water supplies for E. coli. The Environmental Protection Agency’s annual report says continuing risks to public health in private drinking water…
Clarity sought on when works will commence on Killaraght junction
There are fears that money which was sanctioned for work at a notorious junction in south Sligo may be spent on other projects. The Killaraght junction had been successful in getting funding under a low cost accident scheme but no far no works have started there yet. Local…
Sligo councillor warns new concrete levy represents bad news for north west
A Sligo Councillor is warning that the new concrete levy will add significant costs to the construction of houses and will have a detrimental impact on the supply of housing locally. Councillor Paul Taylor says the new levy will be passed on by the providers of concrete directly on…
Sligo Councillor warns first time builders to be mindful of full costs
A Sligo Councillor says confirmation that building costs have risen more in the north west than any other part of the Country is more bad news in particular for first time builders across the counties of Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal. Cllr Paul Taylor is warning potential builders to fully…
Sligo Councillor warns that antisocial behaviour is preventing people from using public transport
A Sligo Councillor says passengers that regularly use public transport are fearful for their safety. The Garda commissioner, Drew Harris yesterday rejected calls to establish Garda transport unit, despite a number of antisocial incidents on public transport. Ballymote Tubbercurry Councillor Paul Taylor says that more people would like…
Friday Panel
The Friday panel on North West today this week consisted of Sligo Strandhill Fine Gael councillor Sinead Maguire and Sligo Fianna Fáil, Ballymote Tubbercurry Councillor Paul Taylor. During the course of the discussion Cllr. Taylor confirmed that he will be seeking a nomination from Fianna Fáil to contest the…
Cllr Paul Taylor confirms intentions to run in next General Election
Sligo Fianna Fail Cllr Paul Taylor has confirmed his intentions to run in the next General Election. Cllr Paul Taylor announced his intentions on North West today this morning. While he hopes the Fianna Fail Party allow him the opportunity, Cllr Taylor has not ruled out running as…