Sligo-Leitrim TD seeks clarification in Fine Gael’s Garda recruitment stance
Sligo-Leitrim TD Martin Kenny has called on the Minister to immediately clarify Fine Gael’s stance on Garda recruitment in light of the continuing fall in Garda numbers. His comments come as data analysis by the Irish Independent shows that one in four stations had seen a loss in Gardaí, while…
Donegal councillors discuss concern over Irish water
Irish Water has come under fire over a number of local issues in south Donegal. Firstly, it’s been claimed that the utility is effectively pouring cold water on peoples plans to build in Mountcharles. Upgrade work to the treatment plant in the area is planned for mid 2023…
Councillor calls on Transport Minister to resolve NCT backlog
There’s pressure on Transport Minister Eamon Ryan to sort out the backlog of NCT tests in Sligo and elsewhere. Some motorists in the county are said to be waiting up to six months for a test, leading to concern over how valid their insurance will be in the interim. Fianna…
“Dirty fuels” contributing to air pollution in Donegal
The EPA has found the use of ‘dirty fuels’ such as coal during the energy crisis, is likely to have contributed to the high levels of air pollution experienced in some Irish towns including Letterkenny in Donegal. Levels of particulate matter exceeded the recommended daily limit on 21 days in…
Local councillor warns that antisocial behaviour is becoming a real issue in Donegal Town.
Serious concern has been raised over what’s been described as a big rise in antisocial behaviour in Donegal Town. It’s understood that there have been several issues in the town, particularly over weekends of late. It has led to calls for more Garda visibility in and around the…
New report claims there are more Garda stations being left without full-time officers
Almost one in four garda stations around the country had fewer gardaí to tackle crime at the start of this year compared to 12 months earlier, while 42 stations have no permanent garda attached to them. That’s according to a report in the Irish Independent. The report focuses…
Latest Daft reports confirms that north west rent prices are rising
Rent prices in the North West continue to rise. That’s according to the latest Daft.ie report which shows that market rents in Sligo, Leitrim, and Donegal. Counties Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal have each seen an increase in rent prices. Across the 54 markets covered in each…