Greater challenges than climate change facing Irish children
A Leitrim Councillor has claimed that children are in danger being exploited in the Climate change debate as the government pursues a greener environment. Yesterday’s meeting of the Manorhamilton Municipal District of Leitrim Council was informed of the fears of one it’s Councillor that children are in danger of…
Rubbish dumped in kinlough’s Eco Park
The problem of illegal dumping is again causing concern in North Leitrim. Residents in Kinlough have reported large amounts of rubbish being dumped in Eco Park in Kinlough. It’s believed the rubbish was dumped in the park during the past weekend. Local Councillor Justin Warnock says the identity of those…
Leitrim Cllr says forestry will be a major issue on the doorsteps at upcoming elections
A Leitrim Councillor says forestry will be a huge issue on the doorsteps in Leitrim in the local elections next year. Councillor Justin Warnock has called for a ban on planting forestry in Leitrim until the County Development Plan is reviewed. The Fianna Fail Councillor is part of the Love…
Warnock: Councils relocating ‘problem tenants’ to Leitrim
A Leitrim Councillor claims Councils in other parts of the country are using Leitrim to relocate what he calls ‘problem cases’ under the HAP scheme. Councillor Justin Warnock claims that such cases have resulted in an increase in anti-social behaviour in towns like like Kinlough and Manorhamilton. The Fianna Fail…
No hotel in North Leitrim – a local Cllr says a tax incentive is needed
The fact there is no hotel in North Leitrim has been highlighted as a major barrier to the development of tourism in the region. Fianna Fail Councillor Justin Warnock has suggested that some sort of a tax incentive needs to be introduced to help attract hospitality investors to the region.…
Leitrim bans the use of glyphosate weedkillers in public areas
Leitrim County Council has agreed to ban the use of glyphosate-based weedkillers in public areas. A petition with over 1400 signatures was handed into the Cathaoirleach and the CEO of the Council by the Leitrim Environmental Network group. The ban has come about as a result of a motion put…