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…
Martin Kenny confirms he will contest the next General Election
A Sligo Leitrim TD has moved to dismiss speculation suggesting that he will not contest the next general election. It had been speculated in recent days that the Sinn Fein TD Martin Kenny will may not contest the election and instead concentrate on running in the 2024 European Elections.…
Local TD angered by moves to convert HIQA approved buildings at Cloonamahon for office use
A Sligo Leitrim TD has highlighted issues which are impacting the provision of respite services and long-term residential care for people with disabilities in the north west. Speaking recently in the Dáil Deputy Martin Kenny says it beggars belief that HSE are attempting to convert residential HIQA approved buildings…
‘Very little’ delivered for Sligo University Hospital
What has been delivered for Sligo University Hospital by successive Governments over the last decade has been little to none. That’s according to Sligo Leitrim TD Martin Kenny who was speaking in the Dail as part of statements under the Health Insurance Amendment Bill, Deputy Kenny also believes…
Government retrofitting scheme not working – Kenny
A Sligo Leitrim TD believes that the Government retrofitting scheme is not working. A Sinn Fein motion was debated in the Dail last night, calling for a significant increase in the retrofitting budget for 2023, and to target that funding at the poorest, coldest, and most carbon intensive homes.…
Sligo Leitrim TD calls for more measures to deter aggravated burglaries
A Sligo Leitrim TD says tougher sentences for those found guilty of aggravated burglary will not deter those who engage in such crimes committing offences. Deputy Martin Kenny was commenting following two violent attacks in Carlow and Tyrone in recent weeks while locally Skreen farmer Tom Niland suffered a…
Progress on respite services locally ‘too slow’ – Kenny
Progress is being made with regards to respite services locally however it’s coming from a very low standard. That’s according to Sligo Leitrim Sinn Fein TD Martin Kenny who says the only facility available to people in the Sligo Leitrim area at the moment is in Tullaghan which, he…