N17 upgrade raised in the Dáil
The recent decision to ‘shelve’ the further development of the N17 road from Collooney to Knock was discussed this morning in the Dáil. Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment with special responsibility for Employment Affairs and Retail Business and the Department of Social Protection…
Local projects to benefit from HSE Capital Plan funding
The Government has announced today an investment of over 1 billon euro in the Country’s health and social care infrastructure. The funding allocated for 2023 will progress and deliver a range of acute and community projects across the country. A significant allocation of funding to deal with infrastructural…
New research may provide clues as to why local politician was attacked
Four years on from an unprovoked attack by seagulls on a north west Politician new research has been published today that may shed some light into what led to the altercation. Scientists are today claiming that seagulls have become chip and ice cream thieves because they see how much…
Sligo based TD says Eastern Bridge will proceed as planned
Sligo Leitrim TD Frank Feighan has moved to ease any concerns over the future of the Eastern Bridge project. Speaking to OceanFM news, Deputy Feighan said he met with Minster Ryan last night in relation to the project last night. The Green Party Leader cast doubt over the…
Extra Housing Measures will make a difference – Feighan
A Sligo-Leitrim TD has said extra measures agreed by Cabinet under the Housing for All plan will speed up home building and drive down building costs in counties Sligo, Leitrim, and Donegal. Deputy Frank Feighan said that these additional provisions are good news for home buyers, renters and builders. Speaking…
Justice Minister says Garda divisional headquarters decision is one for Commissioner
The Minister for Justice has told the Dáil that any decision to establish Sligo Garda Station as a divisional headquarters for An Garda Síochána is one for the Garda Commissioner. Sligo-Leitrim TD Frank Feighan raised the issue with Minister Harris adding that Sligo would be a more suitable location for…
Local TD calls for Sligo Garda Station to be North West Divisional Headquarters
There are fresh calls to establish Sligo Garda station as a divisional headquarters for An Garda Síochána. Currently the headquarters is based in Letterkenny however it’s thought Sligo would be a more suitable location. It’s also thought that the Armed Response Unit HQ should be…