Local councillor fears lack of charging points is draining the life of Leitrim
A Leitrim Councillor is calling for EV charging points to be installed in North Leitrim. Currently there is no EV charging points between Sligo and Enniskillen. The ESB is responsible for the roll out of public electric car charge points in Ireland. Electric vehicle use is growing…
Councillor expresses concern with low number of planning permissions granted locally
A Sligo Councillor is warning that the low number of planning permissions being granted for new houses locally will ensure that the north west could be looking at housing crisis last for a substantial period of time. Cllr. Donal Gilroy has also warned the housing shortage will prevent skilled…
Another Weather warning issued for the North West
A new Status Yellow Snow/Ice warning has been issued by Met Eireann. The warning covers Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal while Cavan and Monaghan will also be impacted. We can expect Lying snow and freezing temperatures are expected later this evening and tonight. Falls of sleet and…
Sligo-Leitrim TD calls for reversal of direct provision decision
A Sligo-Leitrim TD is calling on Government to reverse a decision to move people from direct provision into tented accommodation. It’s being reported that 52 asylum seekers will have to move from Direct Provision into emergency accommodation including tents. Some reportedly have to go to a tent while other refugees…
Leitrim Councillor calls for water pipes upgrade
It was claimed at this month’s meeting of Leitrim County Council that the continued use of clay pipes by Irish Water is causing serious problems with water quality and supply in the North West. Manorhamilton Councillor Felim Gurn raised the issue adding that these pipes are over 100 years old…
Just under 2,000 Ukrainian pupils in North West schools
There are just under 2,000 Ukrainian pupils enrolled in schools across the North West in figures published by the Department of Education. As of March 1st, 359 were enrolled in Sligo, 211 of whom who were enrolled in Primary education while 148 are attending post-Primary schools. The figure is slightly…
Leitrim Councillor calls for Regional Health Boards to be reinstated
Fresh calls have been made for the Minister for Health to abolish the HSE and reinstate Regional Health Boards. The calls were made by Fianna Fáil Councillor Mary Bohan. The Drumkeerin Councillor says the current standard of health care is not fit for purpose and change is needed.