Bundoran councillor calls for North West not to be left behind when it comes to enhanced transport services
Bus Eireann is being urged to give further reassurances on making improvements to its services across the North West following the announcement of an enhanced service for the east of the country. The East Coast Commuter Corridor which will run from Sunday will aim to have better services in…
TD claims there’s no balanced regional development in North West
The Border Region is a region in freefall, that’s according to the Sligo Leitrim TD Marian Harkin The Independent Deputy raised the issue with the Taoiseach in the Dáil, claiming that data compiled by the EU Commission suggests that GDP per capita for the Border Region it has dropped to…
Sligo Councillor urges cabinet to back new construction measures
A Sligo Councillor says plans going before cabinet today that are considering the temporary scrapping of development fees and subsidising the building of affordable housing should be given a chance to see if they will help alleviate the housing crisis in the north west. Ministers are being asked…
Report shows workers in North West have least flexible working hours in the country
Workers in the North West have the lowest access to flexible working hours in the country. That’s according to a new report carried out by Reflecting Ireland, in conjunction with Permanent TSB, which examined people’s working hours and lifestyles across the country since the pandemic. The report revealed that only…
Rodney Horan remembered on his birthday
Audrey Horan is the mother of Rodney Horan. In October of last year Rodney was reported missing from Collooney in Co. Sligo. Audrey’s worst fears were realised when her son’s body was discovered in the Cleveragh area of Sligo. Today Rodney should have been celebrating his 22nd birthday. Audrey…
Local TD calls for seasonal tourism supports
Calls have been made for tailored supports to be introduced for North West businesses that depend on seasonal tourism. The calls were made in the Dáil earlier today by Sligo Leitrim Independent TD Marc MacSharry during a discussion on support measures for businesses and individuals that depend on seasonal tourism…
New Garda appointments for North West Region
Three high ranking garda officers are taking up new positions in the North West. The appointments have been confirmed in the latest set of appointments and allocations published by the Garda Press office. Cliona Richardson has been promoted to the role of Assistant Commissioner to the North West.…