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…
Leitrim says there can be no further delays to rural broadband for Drumkeerin
The issue of broadband remains a huge problem for many rural villages like Drumkeerin in county Leitrim. The village is welcoming the allocation of over $43,000 to renovate three enterprise units in the town as part of the Rural Town and Village enhancement scheme. But Fianna Fail Councillor Mary Bohan…
An Taisce: The North West does not need a motorway
As pressure mounts on the government to improve infrastructure to the North West – An Taisce says there’s no need for a motorway to Sligo. The comments come as part of the overall discussion on the National Planning Framework which will outline a strategic plan for how the country will…
Taoiseach: ‘We need to stop talking down rural Ireland’
The Taoiseach says we need to stop talking down Rural Ireland. Leo Varadkar says it is alive and well and people were being too negative when they talk about the country. Following Eir’s withdrawal from the bid process for the National Broadband Plan, there are fears high speed internet won’t…
Parents to meet politicians next week in relation to changes in the school transport scheme
Parents are to meet with local politicians next week in an effort to plan how to find a resolution to changes to the school transport scheme. The ‘nearest school’ policy has come to light in recent weeks where school children have to attend their nearest school in order to avail…