Concerns raised over road projects announced in Ireland 2040
The National planning Framework launched in IT Sligo on Friday has caused controversy in some areas. Named Ireland 2040, the goal of the plan is to improve every aspect of the country and prepare for the coming decades. A number of projects have been named, such as infrastructure improvements, but…
Transport Minister says major investment planned for infrastructure in the North West
Ministers have arrived at IT Sligo and the Cabinet meeting to sign off on the new plan is now underway. The document known as Ireland 2040 will outline a vision to our health, housing education, transport and all of the different sectors in the next 20 years. Ministers Shane Ross,…
Sligo/Leitrim TD concerned that Ireland 2040 is forgetting the North West
Ahead of the National Planning Framework launch today, a Sligo/Leitrim TD is raising concerns that the North West has been forgotten about. Fianna Fail TD Eamonn Scanlon raised the issue in the Dail in November of 2017 where he says there was no mention of the region in the plan…
IT Sligo students say they do not see their future in the North West
As the Taoiseach and his ministers roll into town this morning, students from IT Sligo have been telling Ocean FM News that they do not see their future in the Northwest. The cabinet are holding a special meeting this morning in the IT building at 11am. Later in the afternoon…
Protests taking place today in relation to Ireland 2040
A number of protests are taking place in and around IT Sligo today in relation to the Ireland 2040 plan. The Plan is being launched this afternoon with some members of the public raising issues that they feel are being neglected. One such group has been set up to save…
Ireland 2040 launching in Sligo today
As you’ve probably heard by now the government is set to approve the Ireland 2040 document at a special cabinet meeting here at the IT in Sligo this morning. The document sets out a plan for how we can best live in light of the expected population growth over the…