Green party leader gives vote of confidence to local election candidates
The Green Party Leader has expressed confidence in his party colleagues securing seats in the local elections in the North West. So far, just two Green Party candidates have officially declared their intention to run in the upcoming elections in the entire Ocean FM franchise area. Minister Ryan…
Comments from Minister Ryan casts doubt over the future of Eastern Bridge Project
There are fears this morning in Sligo that funding for another major infrastructure project could be stalled. The news has emerged in the same week where it was confirmed that funding for the N17 Knock to Collooney project has been paused by the Government. The Minister for Transport Eamon…
Leitrim protesters disrupt public meeting
The Minister for the Environment, Eamon Ryan, met with protesters from Co Leitrim last evening, who are opposed to the prospect of gold mining taking place in the county. The protesters had gathered outside the Glasshouse Hotel in Sligo, where Minister Ryan was due to address a public meeting.…
Local Green Party member challenges opposition TD’s to provide alternative solutions on the environment
A local Green party representative has strongly hit out at those calling for the Greens to be banished from office and the country. The Rural Independents say some of the Green’s policies are based on hypocrisy and madness, and are ‘ripping the heart and soul out of rural Ireland’.…
Sanctions to be imposed on those found guilty of illegal drone use
The Transport Minister’s promising to crack down on illegal drone use. Operations had to be suspended at Dublin Airport on three separate occasions over the Bank Holiday due to activity in the air space. Among those impacted by the delays were the Leitrim Gaelic Senior Football team that…
Donegal TD claims there will be no change on the sale of turf without government approval
A Donegal TD says there will be no change to the way turf is sold or distributed without approval being provided by the cabinet and TD’s Fine Gael Deputy Joe McHugh voted against the Sinn Fein motion this week calling for the ban on the commercial sales of turf…