Councillors fear reduction of powers in deciding on land use
Councillors in the north west have been voicing their concerns over proposals that would see land held by local authorities handed over to the Land Development Agency. The issue was down for discussion at this week’s meetings of Sligo and Leitrim county councils. Independent councillors Des Guckian in Leitrim and…
Leitrim councillor wants report on housing developments in the county
A Leitrim councillor is calling for a full report into the cost of failed housing estate developments in the county during the past 20 years. Independent Councilor Des Guckian is seeking a report into how much this has cost the local authority over the years and how it may have…
Councillor who claims council is ‘undemocratic’ accused of ‘publicity stunt’
A Leitrim councillor has accused his local authority of being undemocratic. On Friday, Leitrim County Council selected Fianna Fails Sean McGowan as the new cathaoirleach and Fine Gael Cllr. Frank Dolan as the new leas-cathaoirleach. There’s a pact in place, which means the Chair and Vice Chair are choosen on…
‘Too many protected areas of conservation in Ireland’ claims Leitrim Councillor
A Leitrim Councillor says there are far too many protected areas of conservation in Ireland. Independent Councillor Des Guckian says they are also being put in place without sufficient public consultation. There are currently 18 such protected areas in county Leitrim, there are 87 in Donegal and 34 in Sligo.…