Kinlough candidate to contest election on community issues
The Sinn Fein party has confirmed that it will run two candidates in next year’s council elections in the Manorhamilton Municipal District. It’s been confirmed that Kinlough native Michelle Brennan Shyabo will run alongside sitting Councillor Padraig Fallon with the hope of securing two of the six seats…
Leitrim Councillor wants more support for small, family-run businesses
A Leitirm councillor has challenged the local authority to outline what level of business they conduct with small family-run, rate-paying businesses in the county. Sinn Fein Councillor Padraig Fallon made the call after it emerged that Leitrim County Council has ceased dealing with a fuel supplier in north Leitrim. The…
Electric Ireland executive’s comments described as ‘ludicrous’ following price hikes
Comments from an Electric Ireland executive suggesting those facing difficulties paying their energy bills could avail of St. Vincent de Paul have been described as ‘ludicrous’ and ‘insensitive’ by a Leitrim Councillor following further price hikes. Electric Ireland executive director Marguerite Sayers said such families ‘should contact the company, charity…
Strategy needed to tackle fuel poverty ahead of winter months
A Leitrim Councillor says a fuel poverty strategy is needed as a matter of urgency following 30 price hikes in energy costs since the start of the year. Minister for the Environment, Eamon Ryan says the energy supply in Ireland will be ‘very tight’ for the next few years. Eirgrid…
Calls for CCTV to be installed in Drumkeeran
Leitrim Councillors have asked the local authority to explore the possibility of installing CCTV in Drumkeeran. A join motion is being submitted by Sinn Fein Councillor Padraig Fallon and Fianna Fail Councillor, Mary Bohan. Councillor Fallon says residents have raised concerns over security following two separate break ins at the…
Concerns raised over amount spent subsidising private landlords
A Leitrim Councillor has raised concerns over the amount of money being spent by the government on an annual basis to subsidies private landlords. In monetary terms it’s claimed that the amount spent is in excess of 1 billion euro, which represents nearly a third of all government spending on…
Councillor highlights difficulties with online vaccine registration: HSE responds
A Leitrim councillor says some older people are having difficulties when it comes to registering on the electronic booking system for Covid vaccinations. Sinn Fein Councillor Padraig Fallon says says poor mobile internet coverage is one problem while people who are not regular attenders with their GP are also losing…