Local TD calls for reasons behind NCT delays
A Sligo-Leitrim TD says the reasons behind the long delay that motorists are currently experiencing in relation to NCT delays need to be established. Currently there are 375,000 cars are on the roads without a valid NCT. The Operators of the service will today apologise to customers for recent booking…
Sligo Leitrim TD calls for protection of NoWDoc service
A Sligo Leitrim TD has expressed alarm at potential HSE plans to cut NoWDoc services at Carrick-on-Shannon and move them to Sligo Caredoc. Among the options explored in a recent HSE consultation document is the suspension of the out-of-hours service in Carrick on Shannon at midnight each night. This would…
Woman taken to Sligo University Hospital following road traffic collision in Leitrim
A woman in her 40’s was taken to Sligo University Hospital yesterday evening following a single vehicle road traffic collision which took place between Carrick-on-Shannon and Ballinamore. Gardaí attended the scene of a collision which took place in the Kilclare, area at 6.30pm. Gardai say enquiries are ongoing.…
TD expresses concern over apartment defects
A Sligo Leitrim TD has expressed serious concern over the new €2.5 billion to address defects in up to 100,000 apartments. Minister for Housing Darragh O Brien is in the process of drafting laws to repair fire safety and other issues in many apartments build during the Celtic Tiger era.…
North West farm officials to raise concerns over new forestry plan
Today’s AGM of the IFA will hear the concerns of local officials today in relation to more land in the north west being used to plant additional forestry. Farmers believe they should have the first option when it comes to planting trees. They’re furious over a deal struck…
Public Consultation on SLNCR Greenway to begin this week
Public Consultation will begin regarding the Sligo, Leitrim and Northern Counties Railway Greenway this week. The proposed route will stretch from Sligo to Enniskillen, and will also encompass Leitrim and Cavan. The SLNCR Greenway has been touted as a “world-class” greenway, and will promote cross-border tourism between the Republic of…
Leitrim Councillor remains in favour of local property tax
A Leitrim councillor has opposed any moves to abolish the local property tax. Cllr Justin Warnock has made the calls after it emerged that eight in ten people want the Local Property Tax abolished. A recent survey from Tax Back DOT COM found the public believe it’s unfair because it’s…