Prospect of Sinn Fein a senior coalition partner ‘scary’?
A Fine Gael and a Sinn Fein politician in the North West differ on the prospect of Sinn Fein in coalition government in the coming years. The Taoiseach Enda Kenny is in the headlines today for failing to rule out such a union but many members of his party have spoken out…
Disappointment at lack of local improvement scheme funding
The Cathaoirleach of Leitrim County Council says the failure of the Department to support Local Improvement Schemes is a blow to people living in rural areas. The local roads allocations were made yesterday with €34m for Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim which is an increase on last years funding. Leitrim’s allocation…
Calls for clarification on future of Sligo respite centre
There are concerns over the future of the Solas respite centre in Sligo town. Independent councillor Marie Casserly says parents have expressed concern and it follows cuts to the respite service there and under-staffing over the years. Councillor Casserly is to raise the issue at a meeting of the Sligo…
Tenders sought for new Kinlough Bundoran Bus service
People in Kinlough will get a new bus service in the New Year. Tenders are now being sought for the service which will link Kinlough with Bundoran in Donegal. Fianna Fail Councillor in the area Justin Warnock has been pushing the National Transport Authority to try and get the service…