2 candidates attend Sligo meeting on childcare
Two local general elections candidates in Sligo and Leitrim have hit out after the low number of candidates that attended last nights Early Years Sector meeting. The meeting in Sligo was held to invite all general election candidates to hear the issues that the childcare system is facing. Labour Candidate…
Bus shelters to be installed across Sligo
Bus shelters will be installed across Sligo as part of a dedicated National Transport Authority programme for 2020. That’s according to Sligo/Leitrim Fianna Fail TD Eamon Scanlon who has had confirmation from the NTA for the consideration of bus shelters to be rolled out across Sligo in the coming months.…
Sligo Leitrim TD’s call on Transport Minister to progress much needed safety works along section of N4
Sligo Leitrim TD’s are calling on the Transport Minister to progress safety works along a section of the N4 as a matter of urgency. Fianna Fail’s Eamon Scanlon and Marc MacSharry along with Roscommon/Galway TD, Eugene Murphy, met with Minister Shane Ross in a dedicated Dail session this week. The…
First time buyers are being abandoned by the government – Scanlon
First time buyers in the north west are being abandoned by the government. That’s according to local Fianna Fail TD, Eamon Scanlon, who says people are paying more in long term rent than they would be for a mortgage. Fianna Fail have put forward legislation that hopes to address a…
Sligo/Leitrim TD sasy organic farmers throughout north west being refused payments
A Sligo/Leitrim TD says organic farmers throughout the north west are being being refused payments they applied for under a special scheme. Fianna Fail says it has figures showing that 75% of applications under the Organic Farming Scheme were rejected last year. Deputy Eamon Scanlon said one unsuccessful applicant was…
Fears Fair Deal scheme numbers will continue to rise as cold months approach
There are fears the number of people waiting for a place under the Fair Deal Scheme will continue to rise over the coming cold months. The number waiting on Fair Deal rose from 525 nationally on September 17th, to 686 by the 30th, an increase of over 30% in a…
Local TD welcomes proposal to bring fairness to self employed across north west
A local TD has welcomed a Government proposal that brings fairness amongst the many self-employed people in the North West. Fianna Fail TD for Sligo Leitrim Eamon Scanlon claims the introduction of Jobseekers Benefit for the Self Employed has been welcomed by people who now feel secure should their business…