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…
Current farming model not working – Gallagher
The Green Party candidate in Sligo/Leitrim says the current farming model is not working. Blaithin Gallagher was speaking after the launch of her party’s manifesto for rural Ireland. She says farm families are the backbone of rural Ireland. https://filedn.com/lglCaxamfnlV2gaMY6rU7tH/News%20Clips%202019/blaithin%20farming%2028.mp3
North west residents urged to complete online survey highlighting issues to do with living in rural Ireland
People in the Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal are being asked to complete an online survey to outline issues that need to be addressed. A consultation process is underway, ahead of the development of government policies for rural Ireland from 2020 to 2025. The government wants to hear from members of…