Vital that construction sector remains open in north west
A Sligo Councilor has urged everyone in the construction sector to do everything in their power to ensure that the sector continues to operate during the Covid-19 pandemic. All home building will resume today, with the easing of some level 5 restrictions. Non-essential construction works have been closed…
Local construction sector in danger of loosing skilled workers
A Sligo Councillor has expressed concerns over a possible shortage of construction workers in Ireland due to the prolonged period of Covid-19 restrictions. Fianna Fáil Councillor Paul Taylor also works in the construction industry. He was reacting to recent findings from the Construction Federation that claimed that skilled workers…
Proposed US trip is damaging Fianna Fáil
A Sligo Fianna Fáil Councillor says the growing controversy that is surrounding the possible St Patricks day visit of the Taoiseach Michael Martin to the White House is damaging for the Party. Ballymote Tubbercurry Fianna Fail Councillor Paul Taylor has expressed his concern with the situation adding that…
Construction of new dwelling houses to take place in Tubbercurry
The building contract for the construction of 10 new dwellings in Connolly Park, Tubbercurry was signed off on earlier this week at the Council Offices. The contractor, Brendan Sammon LTD, from Aughnasheelin in county Leitrim is expected to commence construction in the coming weeks, with a completion date expected to…
The closure of medical centres is impacting the elderly
The closure of Health centres in many towns and villages due to Covid-19 restrictions is having a serious impact on the health of people in the north west, In particular that of the older generation. That’s according to the Ballymote Tubbercurry Fianna Fail Councillor Paul Taylor. Cllr Taylor…
More unrest in local Fianna Fáil circles
Another Sligo Fianna Fail has questioned the party’s decision to enter into Government with Fine Gael and the Green Party. Ballymote/Tubbercurry Councillor Paul Taylor is the latest party member to question how the proposed collation with impact on the fortunes of the party in the future. Cllr Taylor…
Friday panel discuss the big events of the week
This week’s panel on ‘North West Today’ consisted of Sligo Councillor and inter-county football manager Paul Taylor, Political activist John Comiskey, and well know Sligo businessman Jim Lawlor.