Local TD claims funding has been suspended for N17 Knock to Collooney Scheme
It’s being claimed that The North West has been dealt a serious blow as funding for the N17 Knock to Collooney Scheme has been pulled by the Government. A local TD says the Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan has indicated to Sligo County Council that no funding would be…
Sinn Féin remain most popular party according to latest poll
Sinn Féin remains the most popular party in the country according to the latest Red C / Sunday Business Post poll. The poll shows Mary Lou McDonald’s party out in front on 31 per cent. However, just 36 per cent believe the main opposition party could make serious headway on…
Calls for Transport Minister to reopen Claremorris to Collooney rail line
It’s thought that the reopening of the railway line between Claremorris and Collooney would provide major opportunities for the North West. It’s argued that the move would provide the longest freight line in Ireland, providing access to timber supply in south Donegal. The comments were made in the Dail by…
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…
Number of transport projects set to be delivered in North West
A number of transport projects in the North West are set to be delivered within the next three years. The pathfinder projects are those selected following Transport Minister Eamon Ryan’s call to local authorities over the summer to submit their most innovative plans for public transport, walking and cycling…
Minister faces backlash in Dail from Donegal TD over cost of living comments
A Donegal Sinn Fein TD has accused the Green Party Leader of ‘having the stick ready at all stages’ when it comes to the rising cost of living. Minister Eamon Ryan was asked this week what people should do with petrol and diesel prices still rising fast, and he…
Sligo Councillor urges government action following Bord Gáis price hikes
A Sligo Councillor says the government need to step in following Bord Gáis announcing an increase to the average gas and electricity bills From April 15th, customers gas bills are set to increase by 39 per cent and electricity bill by 27 per cent. In a statement the company says…