Sligo Councillor says the option of CCTV evidence could deter illegal dumping
The issue of illegal dumping continues to impact the tourism potential of County Sligo. That’s according to a Sligo Councillor who this week reported incidents of fly tipping to the litter warden. Independent Councillor Marie Casserly has welcomed the fact that local authorities will soon be given powers…
New Local Authority Home Loan scheme launched today
A Sligo Councillor is confident that the newly updated Local Authority Home-Loan Scheme which is coming in to effect from today will offer some hope to those looking to get on the property ladder. The scheme is aimed at helping people on low or modest incomes. These…
Warning issued in relation to high tides
With High tides expected to hit beaches in the North West from today holidaymakers have been warned in relation to parking cars at locations such as Streedagh beach. From today until Mondayhigh tides are expected to hit beaches locally in the afternoon and early evening time. In a…
Leaving Cert solution must be found immediately
A north west school teacher and member of the ASTI has urged the teachers union and Department of Education to reach an agreement today on how to proceed with the running of this year’s leaving cert exams The ASTI yesterday claiimed a proposal to rely heavily on calculated grades…
No sittings to be moved from Sligo Court House
No court sittings will be moved out of Sligo Courthouse in the long-term to alternative venues such as Tullamore or Letterkenny. It’s also been confirmed that no downgrading of facilities will take place in Sligo. The issue of Sligo courthouse’s suitability for jury trails arose after fears that jury trials…
Review into pay for student nurses
The Public Expenditure Minister says a government review into pay for student nurses will be completed by the end of this month. There’s been criticism after the government voted down a motion which would’ve reinstated paying student nurses and midwives during the pandemic. Sligo independent Councillor Marie Casserly…
December start for construction on Primary Care Centre in Drumcliffe
Construction of the new Primary Care Centre in Drumcliff, Co. Sligo is to begin next month. The contract has been awarded to Glebe Builders, Donegal Town with the building expected to be complete by late 2021. The value of the works is €2.25m. Tenders are also being sought for construction…