Calls for general election candidates to sign ‘climate pledge’
The spokesperson for Love Leitrim is urging general election candidates to sign a ‘climate pledge.’ A hustings is to be held on January 27th from 8.30pm in Manorhamilton with all candidates invited to attend. Jamie Murphy wants them to sign the pledge asking them to oppose both the importation of…
UK ban fracking but Love Leitrim claim it’s a stunt
Love Leitrim have described the recent temporary ban on fracking in England as a ‘pre election stunt’. The decision at the weekend by the UK government comes into immediate effect and is a major U- turn on their previous views. Notably, Northern Ireland is absent from this temporary ban as…
Love Leitrim Blasted Government on Shannon Estuary Fracking
The Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Environmental Minister Richard Bruton are being criticised for signing off on a proposal to develop a gas terminal in the Shannon estuary. The Love Leitrim group have blasted the government after it was revealed that project was included on the draft Projects of Common Interest…
“Heart on the hill’ placed on Benbo Mountain in recognition of the Global Climate Strike
A team of volunteers including students from the St Claire’s secondary schools have erected Love Leitrim’s “Heart on the hill’ on the Benbo Mountain in recognition of the Global Climate Strike which is taking place on Friday September 20th. The heart is set to encourage and support students coming out…
Deadline for submissions to oppose fracking plans extended
The deadline for submissions opposing plans for fracking to be carried out close to the Fermanagh/Leitrim border has been extended. The Department of the Economy in the north has announced the deadline will be pushed back until July 31st. Up to now there has been over 1500 online submissions made…
Sligo Leitrim TDs bill to ban fracking passed in Dail
Sligo/Leitrim Fine Gael TD Tony McLoughlin’s Bill to ban fracking has been finally passed in the Dail. It will now go to the Seanad. The passage is a major victory for those campaigning for years to have fracking banned. For years, there has been a passionate debate about fracking, particularly…
McLoughlin’s anti-fracking Bill passes milestone in Dail
The Bill by a Sligo/Leitrim TD that would ban fracking has passed another major milestone in its journey toward becoming law. It has now passed what’s known as ‘the committee stage’ in the Dail. It is unusual for Bills such as Fine Gael Deputy Tony McLoughlin’s to even reach this…