Establishment of forestry group will do little to help
The establishment of the Irish Forest Owners group, a national producer organisation, which will support forest owners in the management of their forests will do little to resolve the many issues that are impacting many communities in the North West. That’s according to a representative of the Save Leitrim Movement.…
Love Leitrim Spokesperson says Leitrim councillors comments do a ‘disservice’ to young people
The Spokesperson for ‘Love Leitrim’ is criticising recent comments made by a Manorhamilton Councillor who said children are in danger of being exploited when it comes to political campaigns. Fianna Fail’s Justin Warnock made the comments at this weeks meeting of Manorhamilton Municipal District where he asked the local authority…
Leitrim councillor renews call for National Park in north of county
A Leitrim councillor is renewing calls for a National Park to be built in North Leitrim. Fianna Fail Councillor Justin Warnock proposed a similar motion two years ago and has now renewed calls in the face of Brexit, as he says the EU will be losing 15 national parks that…
Leitrim County Council requested to provide further information on failed septic tanks in the county
Leitrim County Council were requested to provide further information on septic tank and waste water inspections in the county over the past two years. Recent Environmental Protection Agency Figures have confirmed that 35 out of 56 septic tank and waste water inspections in Leitrim have failed. Of those 35, only…
Calls for Leitrim Co Co to protect county from afforestation
Leitrim County Council has been urged to be more proactive when it comes to fighting proposed forestry plantations. The calls were made at this week’s Manorhamilton Municipal District meeting by Fianna Fáil Councillor and local election candidate Justin Warnock. It’s after he attended an oral hearing on behalf of the…
Frustration over waiting times for Leitrim Co Co to take estates in charge
Leitirm County Councillors have been told a number of housing estates in the county can’t be taken in charge by the local authority until the contractors have completed necessary works. The council had hoped to commence the public consultation process in January of this year, but this has been delayed…
Rural regeneration committee sought for Leitirm
Leitrim County Council will have to appoint a Director and a Special Policy Committee with sole responsibility for agriculture and rural development if rural regeneration in the county is to succeed. That’s according to Kinlough based Councillor Justin Warnock who has called on the elected members of the local authority…