Probation act for benefit cheat
Fri, Jul 31, 2009
A woman who pleaded guilty to six separate detections of benefit fraud was given the Probation Act on condition that she pays the costs of the case owed to the State from taking the case within two months.
Read more ...Ring welcomes opening of Ballycroy Visitor Centre
Fri, Jul 31, 2009
The Fine Gael spokesperson on Community, Rural, and Gaeltacht affairs, Deputy Michael Ring, has welcomed the opening of the visitor centre at Ballycroy National Park.
Read more ...IWAK chief calls for Government assessment of all regional airports in light of McCarthy proposals
Fri, Jul 31, 2009
Chairman of Ireland West Airport Liam Scollan has hit out at proposals in the McCarthy Report which he says fails to put the spotlight on the considerable level of State largesse provided to the State’s own regional airports, Cork and Shannon, and focuses instead on the much less significant funding interventions made to the so-called “regional airports” (Waterford, Kerry, Galway, IWA Knock, Sligo and Donegal). Mr Scollan has also argued that the report supports the status quo which sees the State airports cushioned by taxpayer handouts and by imposed levy payments from competing independent airports, thereby ensuring that an inefficient, inequitable and ultimately taxpayer-supported aviation system will continue.
Read more ...‘Gross inaccuracies’ in HSE pharmacy list
Fri, Jul 31, 2009
Sixteen Mayo pharmacies which were incorrectly listed on the HSE website, as pharmacies that will continue to administer under the Community Drug Scheme from Saturday, shows the utter “incompetence” of the HSE according to one irate local pharmacist. The pharmacist, who did not want to be named, was included in this incorrect list and condemned this “incredible” error on the HSE’s behalf which is only “adding to the public’s confusion” about where they can avail of their community drugs scheme medication.
Read more ...Westport solicitor appointed as District Court judge
Fri, Jul 31, 2009
Westport solicitor Seamus F Hughes, who also acts as a State solicitor, is to be appointed as a District Court judge.
Read more ...Briefs
Fri, Jul 24, 2009
Exhibition in Westport
Custom House Studios, at the Quay, Westport are currently hosting an extensive exhibition of paintings and printmaking by Patrick Pye marking the 80th birthday of the artist.
Council preparing formal procedure for estate takeover
Fri, Jul 24, 2009
Plans are in place for the formal takeover of Ashleigh Manor estate in Balla by Mayo County Council and procedures are being prepared by council officials for the takeover of estates across the county.
Read more ...Magic on the Moy at the Dragon Boat Race
Fri, Jul 24, 2009
The Dragon Boat Race which took place on the River Moy in Ballina last Sunday drew in a large crowd to view an amazing spectacle, where teams from all over the county competed for the John Hogan Trophy.
Read more ...Gum grime being tackled in Mayo
Fri, Jul 24, 2009
Mayo County Council has signed up for the National Gum Litter Taskforce Campaign for the first time and launched the campaign in partnership with Castlebar Town Council in Castlebar last Friday. Mayo County Council now joins 29 other councils in the joint initiative between the Department of the Environment Heritage and Local Government and the chewing gum industry.
The Mayor of Castlebar, Councillor Michael Kilcoyne, who launched the county town’s gum litter awareness campaign, said: “This campaign is aimed at achieving a long-term sustainable change in the behaviour and attitudes of people responsible for gum littering thereby helping to create a cleaner and more attractive town that the residents, visitors and businesses can enjoy.” Cllr Kilcoyne also said that following a demonstration of a gum buster in operation (which use environmentally friendly products which heat up the gum and break it up leaving no trace and restoring the surface back to its original state), he would speak to town manager Seamus Granahan. “I think the purchase of the machine we see working here today should be seriously considered,” he said.
Read more ...Restore or renew with the Cleaning Corporation
Fri, Jul 24, 2009
The amount of disposable income in homes today is down considerably, so saving money is vital. People are looking to restore items of furniture, carpets, and floor coverings rather than replace them with new. Cleaning and restoration can restore your carpets, floors and upholstery giving them an as new look, making them look and feel like new but at a very small fraction of the cost. The Cleaning Corporation has been cleaning and restoring carpets and upholstery for almost 15 years. Their method of cleaning is recommended by leading carpet manufactures and only the very best cleaning solutions and equipment are used.
Read more ...Gormley criticised for housing aid grants slash
Fri, Jul 24, 2009
The Minister for Environment and Local Government John Gormley has come in for sharp criticism from Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny regarding payments to Mayo County Council for funding under the housing aid grants administered by local authorities. The situation is so dire at present that Mayo County Council does not have the financial resources to continue approving grants leaving many people without the necessary funding to carry out essential repairs to their homes.
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