The government has failed Tubbercurry – Perry
“Tubbercurry has been left in a total state of neglect and given continuous lip service from successive governments.” That’s according to North West general election candidate, Independent John Perry who has stated that the town of Tubbercurry is being left behind. The independent candidate is calling for the government and…
PODCAST: Who will be the 4 TD’s elected to Sligo-Leitrim?
Recorded Monday 27th January. It’s been the most dramatic lead-in ever to a General Election in Sligo-Leitrim. 2 Fine Gael candidate withdrawing, a former Minister standing against his own party, Sinn Fein dropping one of their two candidates, Marian Harkin returning to domestic politics after 18 years. But when all…
New candidate to contest general election
There is another candidate putting their name forward in the general election. Sean Wynne, a native of Drumshanbo Co. Leitrim, announced his intention to contest the election as an Independent today. Mr. Wynne unsuccessfully contested the recent local elections in both the Carrick-on-Shannon and Ballinamore electoral areas. Speaking to OceanFM…
Bus shelters to be installed across Sligo
Bus shelters will be installed across Sligo as part of a dedicated National Transport Authority programme for 2020. That’s according to Sligo/Leitrim Fianna Fail TD Eamon Scanlon who has had confirmation from the NTA for the consideration of bus shelters to be rolled out across Sligo in the coming months.…
One person arrested in the region for driving under the influence of drink or drugs
Yesterday was Christmas Day and despite all the media attention and Garda appeals, sixteen (16) people were arrested for driving while under the influence of drink or drugs. This compares to eleven (11) arrests for Christmas Day 2018. One person was arrested in Donegal, there were no arrests reported…
Brexit no excuse for failing to hold general election
A Sligo Leitrim TD has accused the two main political parties of using Brexit for an excuse for not going to the Country. The Sinn Fein Spokesperson on justice and equality, Deputy martin Kenny has criticised both Fine Gael and Fianna Fail for hiding behind Brexit and not calling a…
Deputy Scanlon calls for Minister Murphy to publish the 2016 Tenant Purchase Scheme report
A local Sligo Leitrim TD is calling on The Housing Minister to publish the overdue 2016 Tenant Purchase Scheme report and to stop discriminating against the older communities. The housing scheme enables local authority housing tenants to buy their own homes at a discounted price subject to conditions… with one…