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.…
Local Councils in attendance in Dublin to promote North West relocation initiative
Local Authority representatives from Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal will be in Dublin this evening to promote relocation to the North West. “Northwest in the City” is an event organised by IDA Ireland, Enterprise Ireland and the Western Development Commission as part of the North West Regional Enterprise Plan, and takes…
More jobs expected to be created locally in 2023
It’s expected that regions such as the north west could see an increase in the number of jobs being created in sectors such as IT, Healthcare and Construction this year. FRS recruitment says there will be a “significant level” of vacancies in the sectors over the coming months. …