Updated with Minister McConalogue audio: Macra members walk overnight to Dáil in protest
North West based members of Macra have taken part in a special overnight march to the Dáil. The young farmers, including some from Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim say they are carrying a message for the future of Rural Ireland. They’ve spent the night walking from Athy and are due to…
Sligo councillor urges National Transport Authority to consider extending the life span of taxi vehicles
A Sligo councillor is warning that moves to force taxi cars over the age of ten years will have a negative impact on rural Ireland. Sligo councillor Paul Taylor has made the claims adding that the level of public transport in many areas is far from adequate. It’s…
Minister Humphreys says broadband options will be available rurally
The Minister for Rural and Community Development and Social Protection says progress is being made in the rollout of broadband to rural areas across the north west. Minister Heather Humphreys speaking to ocean FM yesterday acknowledged that issues such as the Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in slow progress being…
Addiction Counsellors warn cocaine is widely available in rural areas
A Sligo Leitrim TD is warning that there is a growing cocaine pandemic in every rural parish in the country. Sligo Leitrim TD Martin Kenny is the Sein Fein Spokesperson on justice and equality. Deputy Kenny has been reacting to the claims of addiction counsellors who says that…
Financial rewards for moving to the country
People will be offered money to move to rural Ireland under a new plan. In a major push to decentralise, tax breaks are set to be offered for people working from home. Planning permissions in rural Ireland are set to be examined while vacant buildings will be refurbished into remote…
Local Councillor rejects Broadband charge
A local Councillor has dismissed suggestions that people building new homes in rural Ireland will have to cover the cost of connecting to the new National Broadband Plan. The Sunday Business recently reported that a cost of 5,000 would be charged for such a connection. Communications Minister…
New government accused of failing to prioritise rural Ireland
A Sligo Leitrim TD has accused the government of neither being genuine or enthusiastic about developing rural Ireland. Local Sinn Fein TD Martin Kenny says the lack of ministers from the local region shows those living in rural Ireland just how big of a priority they are in the…