Sligo transport issues baffles local TD
A Sligo Leitrim TD has said she cannot understand why part of Sligo town has consistently been excluded from a local bus route. Independent TD Marian Harkin says she has raised the issue with Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan, but has not received sufficient explanation regarding the omission of…
Electricity bills skyrocket for Sligo shop, Dail hears
The Dail has heard that one local shop in Sligo has seen their bills increase by five thousand euro per month. Speaking to Tánaiste Leo Varadkar, Independent TD Marian Harkin made reference to the Centra Store in Maugheraboy, and the fact that their electricity bill alone has trebled from…
Local TD says increasing VAT hospitality rate will drive business north of the border
A Sligo Leitrim TD has rowed in behind calls for the VAT rate in the hospitality sector to remain at 9% describing it as a crucial intervention for the North West. As part of the Budget, the VAT rate for the sector is to revert to 13.5%. Speaking…
Sligo TD fears small businesses will not be provided with sufficient support in budget
A Sligo Leitrim TD is warning that small businesses in the North West will fold unless there is substantial Government support included in today’s Budget. It follows concern from many businesses locally over the spiralling energy costs they are currently experiencing with some of their bills increasing by up…
Local TD says Covid excuses are not valid reasons for closing day centres
A Sligo Leitrim TD says it’s beyond ridiculous that Covid is being used as an excuse for day centres in the region remaining closed. It follows a warning that older people and their families in the North West feel forgotten and abandoned over what’s been described as a failure…
Local TD accuses exiting Banks of not adequately assisting customers looking to change accounts
A Sligo Leitrim TD says the imminent closure of Ulster Bank and KBC is causing severe stress for many people across the north west. Independent TD Marian Harkin says the banks that are about to exit the Irish market are not doing enough to assist customers with moving their…
Harkin to vote against Government in no confidence motion
Independent and Sligo Leitrim TD Marian Harkin says she will vote against the Government in the motion of no confidence this week. Meanwhile, the vote in the Government is being described as nothing more than a publicity stunt. That’s the view of Minister of State Peter Burke who…