Dedicated refuge centre for victims of domestic abuse required for the region
A Sligo councillor is highlighting the fact there is no dedicated refuge centre for victims of domestic abuse in the Sligo/Leitrim/West Cavan area. Over 1,000 incidents of domestic abuse have been reported across the north west region to Gardaí as of the September this year. 596 of these were documented…
North west projects need to be included in revised National Development Plan
The Eastern Garavogue Bridge project and the Western Rail Corridor need to remain part of the government’s revised National Development Plan, according to two local representatives. The plan was due to run to 2027 but the Government decided to revise it in part to factor in newer 2030 climate targets…
New holding cells in Sligo Garda Station operational on Thursday
The fight for a new Sligo Garda Station is not over, the Sligo/Leitrim Joint Policing Committee heard. The refurbishment of holding cells on the existing station was completed last week and they are to become operational tomorrow, Thursday. However, Independent Sligo Councillor, Marie Casserly says this isn’t enough. Councillor Casserly,…
Sligo County Council asked to look at upgrading L2101 to a Regional Road
The L2101 in Co. Sligo should be upgraded to a regional road to allow it to avail of proper safety markings. That’s according to Fine Gael Councillor Dara Mulvey and Independent Councillor Marie Casserly who have submitted a joint motion to the local authority seeking the the possibility of upgrading…
Motion passed on drawing up plans for Strandhill to Rosses Point cycle way
A Sligo Councillor says a cycle route along the shores of Strandhill and Rosses point would offer a safe area for locals and tourists to avail of. A motion submitted by Independent Marie Casserly calling on the council to draw up plans and seek funding for such a project was…
System for issuing felling licenses ‘nonsensical’ says Sligo Councillor
A Sligo Councillor says it’s ‘absolutely ridiculous’ that while Ireland has sufficient timber for construction, it’s taking the government at least a year to issue a felling license. Independent Councillor, Marie Casserly says there are over 4,500 felling licenses waiting to be issued. A recent Construction Industry Federation report shows…
Over 3,500 people waiting to take driving test in the north west
Over 3,500 people are waiting to take their driving test across Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal. 572 are waiting to sit their test in Co. Leitrim, 844 in Sligo and 2,122 in Donegal. Of these, only 515 people are scheduled to take a test. Sligo Independent Councillor, Marie Casserly says extra…