Leitrim Councillor says it’s time electronic tagging was introduced for repeat offenders
A Leitrim councillor is calling for electronic tagging to be introduced as a compulsory measure for criminals that continue to reoffend. Manor MD Councillor Sean mc Dermott says there have been too many examples of murder, rape and other sexual offences committed by criminals that are out on bail…
Leitrim councillor calls for investment in local health centres
Yesterday’s meeting of the Manorhamilton Municipal District of Leitrim Council heard fresh concerns in relation to the future of the Kiltyclogher Health Centre. Fine Gael Councillor Sean McDermott tabled a motion calling on the local authority to contact the HSE to see if there are any plans to…
Local councillor fears lack of charging points is draining the life of Leitrim
A Leitrim Councillor is calling for EV charging points to be installed in North Leitrim. Currently there is no EV charging points between Sligo and Enniskillen. The ESB is responsible for the roll out of public electric car charge points in Ireland. Electric vehicle use is growing…
Leitrim councillor pushes for tourism focus over ghost trains
A Leitrim councillor is warning that excellent tourism projects in the north west are being put in danger due to an obsession with looking to restore railway lines. Manorhamilton Municipal District councillor Sean McDermott says that many tourists planning to visit this country and engage in active tourism…
Leitrim councillor urges Justice Minister to introduce tougher sentencing for violence against women.
The Justice Minister is under pressure from a Leitrim County Councillor to introduce new legislation and tougher sentencing for violence against women. It’s estimated that there have been 15 female deaths in violent circumstances since the death of Ashling Murphy a little over a year ago. The issue…
Leitrim councillor fears tourists will avoid the north west over lack of hotel beds
A Leitrim councillor has issued warnings over the North West’s tourism potential being negatively impacted by the potential lack of beds available to tourist’s right across the region. Cllr Sean McDermott says many well know tourism destinations are being impacted by falling numbers due to lack of beds that…
Calls for much-needed works in Glenfarne playground
This week’s meeting of the Manorhamilton MD heard calls for upgrade works to take place at the facilities situated in a playground in Glenfarne village. The meeting heard how there are three pieces of equipment that are out of use at present. Concerns were also voiced by Cllr Sean McDermott…