Cuts to transport will effect the elderly and disabled – Kenny
Recent cuts to local transport services in Leitrim are having an adverse effect on elderly people and those with disabilities. That’s according to Sligo Leitrim General election candidate Martin Kenny. Deputy Kenny has added that the cuts amounted to an attack on the most vulnerable members of society. The Sinn…
Green party candidate defended use of election posters
The Green Party’s general election candidate in Sligo/Leitrim has defended her use of election posters and leaflets. Blaithin Gallagher says it’s not a level playing field, adding that other parties did not support a Green Party proposal to limit the use of posters. She says she has only 46 posters…
Candidates blame each others’ parties over health
Candidates across the North West are hitting out at each others’ parties over the crisis in the health service. Sinn Fein TD and Leitrim-based general election based candidate, Martin Kenny have criticised Fianna Fail and Fine Gael for not providing beds at Sligo University Hospital as promised since 2011. He…
Donegal General Election Candidate to run in Dublin
General election candidate Peter Casey says he will represent Donegal IF elected to the 33rd Dail. The businessman is running for a seat in Donegal AND he’s also contesting Dublin West, the same constituency as the Taoiseach. He says he’s running in the Dublin West constituency to give people a…
No disability access to 16 polling stations in Donegal
A Donegal general election candidate is calling for all polling stations to be accessible to people with disabilities. Independent Thomas Pringle says inaccessible polling stations are a barrier for people with disabilities who want to exercise their right to vote, which, he insists, is fundamental to democracy. He says it’s…
Sligo County Council investigating protection works on Coney Island
Sligo County Council is to investigate the need for wall and pier protection works on Coney Island. Independent Socialist Councillor Declan Bree told a meeting of councillors from the Sligo Borough District that the county council had done works on the island, including dune fencing. But he said more dune…
Kenny shares his support for protesting farmers
A local TD has expressed support for the farmers that protested in Dublin today. They held a demonstration at Dublin Port this afternoon after many of them slept in their tractors in the city centre overnight. General Election candidate and Sinn Fein TD Martin Kenny says farmers protests shows the…