Sligo-Leitrim TD calls for more safety on public transport
The issue of safety on public transport has been raised again in the Dáil. Sligo-Leitrim TD Martin Kenny raised the matter with Minister of State for International Transport, Jack Chambers, saying that many people who use public transport, particularly in the evenings, do not feel safe when doing so. Speaking…
Donegal Senator says more needs to be done to stop racism in Ireland
An Adara based Senator, who represents the Travelling community, has told the Seanad how a taxi refused to take her home to a halting site in Ballyfermot this week. Senator Eileen Flynn, who is the first Traveller to serve in the Oireachtas, added that there is still a lot of…
Bundoran councillor calls for North West not to be left behind when it comes to enhanced transport services
Bus Eireann is being urged to give further reassurances on making improvements to its services across the North West following the announcement of an enhanced service for the east of the country. The East Coast Commuter Corridor which will run from Sunday will aim to have better services in…
Increase in number of cars purchased in Donegal and Leitrim
Counties Donegal and Leitrim have both seen an increase in the number of cars purchased in the first four months of 2023 compared to the same period last year. Sligo, however, has seen a decrease in figures. A total of 1,597 cars were purchased in county Donegal in the months…
Donegal Town allocated funding under OPW Flood Relief Scheme
Donegal Town has been allocated funding under the OPW Flood Relief Scheme. The Office of Public Works has been previously called on to provide an update on applications for the Flood Relief Schemes in Donegal, with particular emphasis in the south Donegal area. Speaking to Ocean FM News, Donegal Councillor…
Primary schools in the North West to receive over two million in funding for maintenance
A total of 2.1 million euro in funding has been awarded to primary schools in the North West. The funding has been allocated by the Department of Education for primary schools to carry out minor works and make small-scale improvements to school buildings and grounds. Minor works funding may also…
North West to benefit from €4.5m funding in housing grants for Older and Disabled people
Counties Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal have been allocated over €4.5 million in national funding under the Housing Adaptation Grants for Older and Disabled people for 2023. The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD, and the Minister of State for Local Government and Planning, Kieran O’Donnell TD,…