Investment and intervention needed to save post offices
A Sligo Leitrim TD has given her support in the Dáil to a proposal brought forward by the group of Regional TD’s to sustain the post offices network. Independent TD Marian says that Postmasters facing a significant drop in their income. Speaking on the matter in the Dáil…
North West TD concerned with omission of Sligo from property tax exemptions
Homeowners in Donegal and Mayo impacted by Mica are to receive a six-year exemption from the Local Property Tax, however, it’s not yet clear whether similar allowances will be made for those impacted by the condition in Sligo. Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohue announced the measures yesterday adding that they…
Harkin raises the issue of Sligo Garda Station in Dáil
A local TD says the ‘the time for talking is over’ in relation to a new Garda station in Sligo. Independent Sligo/Leitrim Deputy, Marian Harkin raised the issue, and the lack of an armed response unit in Sligo, with the Taoiseach in the Dáil recently saying the current situation…
Dáil hears further calls for funding to be issued to Sligo Airport
The Dáil has again heard an appeal for Sligo Airport to be given funding for safety works it has already completed. The issue arose during statements on international travel when Sligo Independent Deputy Marian Harkin said it was ‘beyond urgent’ at this stage that Sligo Airport get its money.…
Shass Mountain Farmers will recieve payments in 2021
The Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has said that farmers and landowners affected by the Shass mountain landslide in Drumkeeran in July of last year can apply for their basic payments under CAP in 2021 using a force majeure clause. In order to apply for the basic payment scheme,…
Deputy Harkin urges the government to consider regional restrictions
A Sligo Leitrim TD is calling on the government to consider regional restrictions in the fight against Covid-19. Independent TD Marian Harkin made calls after 11 local election areas including two in Leitrim recorded less than five cases of the virus during the past 14 days. Three local…
Harkin sees no support for gambling opportunities in Sligo
A Sligo/Leitrim TD says she sees no support for any proposal that would increase gambling opportunities in Sligo. Independent Deputy Marian Harkin was speaking in advance of a meeting this morning of councillors from the Borough District of Sligo, at which adoption of a section of the Gaming and…