Sligo councillors vote 13-4 against Sinn Fein call for abolition of property tax
A Sligo Independent councillor has hit out at Sinn Fein over a motion it tabled at this week’s meeting of Sligo County Council calling for the abolition of the Local Property tax. The motion, from the Mayor of Sligo, Cllr Arthur Gibbons, was defeated by 13 votes to four, with…
Councillor says vacancy report shows the need for continued investment in towns
A Sligo councillor and businessman says a report on commercial vacancy rates highlights the need to continue to invest in towns. West Sligo Independent Councillor Joe Queenan says the challenge for businesses is now being made greater by the Covid-19 restrictions, particularly for places like Enniscrone where he is based…
More empty business premises in the north west
The number of empty business premises throughout the north west is on the rise. And Sligo continues to have the highest commercial vacancy rate in the country. According to the GeoView Commercial Property for the second quarter of this year, the vacancy rate increased by 0.4 percentage points to 19.3%…
Queenan not to be added to Fianna Fail ticket
Sligo County Councillor Joe Queenan has confirmed that he has received an email from party headquarters to say he will not be added to the party ticket to contest the local elections. He has also that he will run as an independent candidate in the 2019 local elections, if he…
Councillor says plebiscite necessary to settle issue of Enniscrone spelling
A West Sligo councillor is calling for the people of Enniscrone to be given the opportunity to decide on the spelling of their coastal town. Fianna Fail Councillor Joe Queenan is hoping that can be done by enabling people in the town to vote in a plebiscite. For some…
Sligo council calls for ban on Brazilian food imports into EU
Sligo County Council today passed a motion calling on Agriculture Minister Michael Creed to ask for an emergency meeting of EU ministers to implement an immediate ban on Brazilian beef and other foodimports into Europe. It emerged at the weekend that, after a two-year investigation, Brazilian police found that major…
Queenan warns about shortage of holiday homes
Sligo County Council wants holiday homes built in the future to be of the same standard as those built for permanent residential use. Councillors agreed on the move while discussing a draft new County Developement Plan this week. Chief Executive Ciaran Hayes says the purpose of the proposal is to…