Leitrim Councillor unhappy with lack of clarity on funding
A Leitrim Councillor has raised concerns that north Leitrim will miss out when it comes to the provision of bins and portable loos to cater for the outdoor summer of 2021. Funding has been allocated by Government to all County Councils for the provision of portaloos and bins in…
Faianna Fáil Councillor to be next Leitrim Cathaoirleach
Leitrim Fianna Fáil Councillors Paddy O’ Rourke from the Ballinamore Municipal District will be elected as the new Cathaoirleach of Leitrim County Council today. The Council AGM will take place at 12.30. It’s expected that fellow Fianna Fáil Councillor, Paddy Farrell who is based close to Leitrim village…
Community groups struggling to raise stake for matching funding
The effectiveness of many community groups in the North West could be hampered in the coming months due to concerns over their ability to secure state funding. Community Associations are required to provide matching funding in many cases before they can draw down government aid. Events such as…
Banks should be fined for failing to maintain repossessed buildings
It’s expected that calls will be made at a meeting of the Manorhamilton Municipal District of Leitrim Council later today for Legislation to be introduced which would allow fines to be issued to Banks that fail to maintain and upkeep buildings they have repossessed. Independent Councillor Felim Gurn says…
Sinking feeling over tank inspections
A Leitrim Councillor has moved to ease the fears and concerns that many people may have in relation to septic Tank inspections. Inspections are resuming again in all local Municipal Districts in the coming weeks. As part of the inspection, treatment systems will be examined to ensure that…
Agri Week: Importation of lamb meat from UK. Dog Poo testing in Leitrim & Driver theory tests for agri contractors
01.11 Sheep farmers and farm officials have strongly criticised the import of lamb by Irish Country Meats (ICM), which is claimed is a clear attempt to undermine prices for sheep farmers. Kevin Comiskey a local farmer and a member of teh national sheep committee discusses the development. 07.11 Leitrim County…
Local Authorities must carefully consider wind farm developments
Leitrim County Council is to be asked to ‘seriously consider what is acceptable’ when it comes to new wind farms in the county. Fine Gael Councillor Frank Dolan says the issue needs to be seriously considered as the council prepares its new county development plan. He says the…