Ballina Town Council in focus

Fri, May 29, 2009

Ballina Town Council, like its counterparts, will be very difficult to call.

Westport area in focus

Fri, May 29, 2009

Westport has one of the smallest fields running in the county for the June 5 election, with eight candidates putting their hats in the ring for the four seats. The major shift on the political landscape from the last local elections is the absence of one Frank Chambers from the ticket. The Newport based auctioneer has been a mainstay of politics in this area for a number of years, but with the redrawing of the boundaries seeing half the town of Newport being given over to Belmullet, Chambers decided to step away from the political circle. That leaves the three sitting councillors, Margaret Adams, Austin Francis O’Malley and John O’Malley, fighting it out with five others for the seats. The other declarations for the election are Caroline Nevin (Fianna Fáil), Peter Flynn (Fine Gael), Keith Martin (Labour), Dave Keating (Sinn Féin) and independent candidate Andy Wilson.

Harkin lashes Fianna Fáil election promises

Fri, May 29, 2009

The country’s roads will be decimated in future if the election promises made by Fianna Fáil on rates and levies are implemented without upfront guarantees.

Europe is playing a vital role in supporting Irish economic recovery – The Cope

Fri, May 29, 2009

That’s according to Pat the Cope Gallagher TD who is standing in the European Parliament elections in the North West constituency and who has outlined how Ireland’s partnership with Europe that will ensure we will economically recover.

Life for employers must be made easier in north west - Ganley

Fri, May 29, 2009

Jobs and investment will not return to the north west without real reforms at national and European level, businessman and European candidate Declan Ganley has said. Mr Ganley said that his experience in setting up successful businesses in many countries had shown him that the most attractive places to invest and create jobs had certain qualities which the Irish government has allowed to disappear from the north west.

Kilcoyne urges voters to change the ‘right wing politics’ that have dogged the county

Fri, May 29, 2009

Speaking in Castlebar this week, Independent candidate in Mayo County Council and Castlebar Town Council elections Michael Kilcoyne urged the people of Mayo to exercise their democratic right and go out and vote. He said: “It is our right if not our obligation to have our say in the election of those people we want to represent us and we should use our vote.” But he warned: “Think carefully before casting your vote. The person you select will represent you for the next five years.”

Henaghan highlights the electorate’s concerns

Fri, May 29, 2009

Outgoing Castlebar town councillor Brendan Henaghan has observed on the canvass that the “small things still count”.

Cathaoirleach accuses Minister for Finance of insulting the people of Mayo

Fri, May 29, 2009

At the February meeting of Mayo County Council, a proposal was made by the Fine Gael whip Councillor Paddy McGuinness and agreed by all parties that a meeting would be sought with the Minister for Finance to discuss the €8 million reduction in the 2009 road allocations for the county. Further to this, at the April meeting, the Cathaoirleach informed the members that the delegation would comprise representatives from each of the five counties in Connacht.

Castlebar needs cycle lanes — King

Fri, May 29, 2009

Castlebar cyclists are taking their lives in their hands because of the absence of dedicated cycle lanes, Town Council election candidate Pat King has claimed.

Irish believe Europe is an opportunity

Fri, May 29, 2009

Ireland is leading the way when it comes to viewing Europe in a positive light,” according to MEP candidate for the North West, Paschal Mooney (FF).

Holmes criticises delay in Belmullet Sewerage Scheme

Fri, May 29, 2009

Councillor Michael Holmes has strongly criticised the Minister for Agriculture for holding up work on the Belmullet Sewerage Scheme, and accused him of using delay tactics in order to avoid paying out. According to regulations, a foreshore licence must be obtained from the Department of Agriculture before work can commence on the project. However, Holmes stated that they are still awaiting the issue of this licence despite having applied for it almost a year and a half ago.

Councillor gets graphic on wastage of taxpayers’ money

Fri, May 29, 2009

Fine Gael town councillor and candidate in the forthcoming Westport Town Council elections Myles Staunton has submitted the picture below to highlight the wasting of taxpayers’ money by the Government and the effect this can have on local issues.

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