Local election candidate says cuts to grants for elderly and people with disabilities are ‘savage’
An Independent candidate in the local elections in Sligo has described cuts to grants for the elderly and people with disabilities as ‘savage.’ Last week, a number of local politicians welcomed funding for the Housing Adaptation Grants Scheme in Sligo. But in response to a query from Ocean FM Radio,…
Community activist Corey Whyte to run in local election
Sligo community activist Corey Whyte has confirmed his intention to contest the next local election as an independent candidate in the newly formed Sligo – Drumcliff electoral area. The local elections are due to take place on Friday, May 24th. Speaking to Ocean FM News, Mr Whyte says he possesses…