Marc MacSharry criticises Tourism Minister over failure to meet with Tourism Ireland officials
The Minister for Transport, Tourism, and Sport has been criticised for his failure to meet with Tourism Ireland officials in 2019. Sligo Leitrim TD, and Fianna Fáil Spokesperson for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Marc Mac Sharry TD, has made the calls claiming that Minister Ross has only met with Tourism…
Friday panel discussion.
On the Friday panel this week John Lynch was joined by Blaithin Gallagher, a Green Party National Executive member and a General Election candidate for the next General Election for the Sligo Leitrim North Roscommon South Donegal constituency Independent Councillor in the Ballymote Tubbercurry municipal District, Marie Casserly and Fianna…
“Need change approach to forestry if Ireland to meet 18% target 2050” – Fianna Fáil TD Marc Mac Sharry
Ireland needs to diversify our programme for forestry and increase community engagement if we are to meet the 2050 forestry target. That’s according Fianna Fáil TD for Sligo-Leitrim Marc Mac Sharry Speaking on the issue in the Dáil Deputy Mac Sharry says, “we need to see a change approach to…
Alarming figures released on A&E waiting times for over 75’s
It’s emerged that those over the age of 75 are having to endure waiting times in access of 24 hours in accident and emergency departments in the north west’s two major hospitals. The problem is also a cause of concern nationally with 1,295 patients waiting longer than 24 hours…
Sligo Leitrim Fianna Fail TD Eamon Scanlon comments on the Beef Plan
Farmers continue to hold pickets across the country despite a plan to keep beef on Irish shelves. The deal was agreed during talks over the weekend, and outlines the introduction of a beef task force and increases to bonuses. The agreement is dependent on pickets being lifted at meat plants…
Closed Garda Stations in Rural Areas is Leading to an Increase in Crime
The closure of Garda stations in rural areas is leading to an increase in crime and is encouraging more to engage in criminal activities such as incidents that were witnessed in north Leitrim recently. Drumkeerin Based Leitrim Councillor Mary Bohan has condemned recent incidents where eggs have been thrown at…
New Food Trail To Launch in Sligo Today
Sligo Food Trail is launching their Taste the Island event today. There are a number of events running over the next three months as part of this huge Failte Ireland initiative. The showcase event is the Harvest Feast which is an exciting collaboration between the best chefs in the county.…