Tanaiste says Sligo on its way to ‘fulfilling’ its own potential
The Tanaiste says the commitment to invest in infrastructure in the North West means Sligo is on its way to ‘fulfilling’ its economic potential. Earlier this week, there was a huge boost for the town and region when Abbvie a medtech company in Sligo announced it’s to create 100 new…
Fitzgerald to resign – local politicians react positively
Frances Fitzgerald will resign as Tánaiste in the Dáil this afternoon. She will resign instead of facing a vote of no confidence in the chamber this evening. Her handling of the Maurice McCabe controversy led to this resignation. Frances Fitzgerald told cabinet she felt she’d be vindicated by the Disclosures…
Government update on progress of Garda Regional HQ reveals little
The Tanaiste has failed to give any concrete update on the progress being made on building a new Regional Headquarters for the Gardai in Sligo. The project is on the government’s capital plan and is part of a nationwide refurbishment programme for garda buildings announced by Ministers Frances Fitzgerald and…