Sein Féin TD backs party strategy of running additional candidates despite drop in support
A North West based Sinn Féin TD has backed the strategy of running additional candidates in the local Elections despite a recent drop in support for the Party. Support for Sinn Féin is its lowest level in three years according to a new poll. The latest Irish Times/Ipsos…
Local TD warns that proposed new asylum centres will face strong opposition
A Sligo Leitrim TD is warning that the proposed new reception Centres that the government are looking to build to accommodate asylum seekers will face fierce opposition regardless where they decide to locate them. It’s being proposed that 6 centres will be constructed with each facility being able to…
Sinn Féin reaffirm support to the restoration of Western Rail Corridor
As calls continue for the restoration of the Western Rail Corridor, locally elected members of Sinn Féin have reaffirmed the party’s commitment to the reopening of the entire line. Currently, there are only plans to clear the existing rail line between Athenry and Claremorris, something that has left…
Local TD describes system of accommodating, and processing asylum seekers as ‘broken’
A local TD has moved this morning to ease concerns in Ballyshannon in relation to reports of a large number of male refugees arriving in the town. There were angry scenes at a public meeting on Thursday night which was called to discuss the issue. It was announced…
Sinn Fein spokesperson on transport says increased charges will take its toll on motorists
A Sligo Leitrim TD has criticised the decision taken by Transport Infrastructure Ireland to increase toll charges on ten routes around the country. The Sinn Fein spokesperson on transport, Deputy Martin Kenny says Motorists can’t take any more financial hits. The increases in the charges will take…
Local TD unhappy with constraints placed on home help services
The constraints surrounding the Home Help service in Sligo and Leitrim has been branded ridiculous. It’s emerged that local one man in his 90s was told ‘if you can’t light a fire then too bad’ because the person providing home help wasn’t allowed to go beyond their designated time…
Local TD says Budget will do little to improve Health Services in the North West
As the Budget 2024 debate continues, the Government has come under fire for doing little to provide adequate health services in the North West. There’s ongoing concern the people from Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim have to travel to the likes of Galway for cancer treatment. Sligo Leitrim Sinn…