Proposed gambling bill to impact north west clubs and charities
The impact of the proposed gambling bill on clubs and organisations in the north west has been brought before the floor of the Dáil. The Bill aims to bring about regulations in different aspects, including gambling licenses, sponsorships, and advertisements. This includes charities and sports clubs, who will…
Sein Féin TD backs party strategy of running additional candidates despite drop in support
A North West based Sinn Féin TD has backed the strategy of running additional candidates in the local Elections despite a recent drop in support for the Party. Support for Sinn Féin is its lowest level in three years according to a new poll. The latest Irish Times/Ipsos…
Local TD urges constituency colleagues to take action against investment funds buying properties in bulk
A Sligo Leitrim TD has urged all his fellow deputies in the North West to support a Sinn Fein motion that will look to increase stamp duty on the bulk purchase of homes by investment funds. The motion will seek to implement a stamp duty of at least 17%…
State papers reveal British government concern over President McAleese attending Omagh Service
President Mary McAleese risked embarrassing the Queen, Gerry Adams admitted Sinn Fein needed to stop attracting ‘headbangers’, and Mother Theresa asked Aer Lingus to fly her to Ireland for free. They’re some of the revelations made in historical State papers released today. According to confidential files…
Leitrim Green Party member backs Minister Ryan decision not to attend no-confidence vote in Justice Minister
A Green party representative in the North West has expressed her satisfaction that the leader of the Party will not travel back to Ireland for the no-confidence motion in Justice Minister Helen McEntee tomorrow. Environment Minister Eamon Ryan – who’s currently attending COP28 in Dubai – was planning to…
Calls for caps to be introduced to stop rents spiralling
Calls are being made to freeze rents across the private sector, following the publication of the latest Daft.ie report. The report highlighted increases in rent right across the region, with the average rent in Sligo up by over 10% to over 1200 euro a month, and rent in Leitrim increasing…
Sligo Leitrim TD says Sinn Fein are targeting an over all majority in next general election
A Sligo Leitrim TD says the party’s two day Ard Fheis will afford the electorate a snap shot into the party’s programme for Government should they secure power after next general election. Sinn Féin Vice President Michelle O’Neill will deliver the key note address in Athlone during which…