Walking the independent line
Fri, Nov 21, 2008
“If you believe in something, I think you have to be able to speak on it and not being tied to a party line as an independent allows me to do that.”
Read more ...The travelling Mayor
Fri, Nov 21, 2008
“If I have to travel three hours home in the evening I don’t mind as long as I get home,” explains Castlebar Mayor Kevin Guthrie, who is pulled over on the road somewhere between Clara, Co Offaly and Castlebar on a Tuesday evening as he speaks to the Mayo Advertiser. Midway through his term as the first citizen of Castlebar the Fine Gael town councillor is enjoying holding the chain of office for the first time, even if it does mean when he finally makes that three-hour trip after work he might not see his home for too long before he’s out the door again on official duty.
Read more ...Renegotiation of the Lisbon Treaty not an option – Flynn
Fri, Nov 21, 2008
A leading expert in European affairs has told Deputy Beverley Flynn that renegotiation of the Lisbon Treaty is not an option for the Government.
Read more ...Holiday home levies collected in Mayo should stay in Mayo - Munnelly
Fri, Nov 21, 2008
At a recent meeting of Mayo County Council, Fine Gael Councilor for the Ballina electoral area Jarlath Munnelly questioned County Manager, Des Mahon, on the introduction of a new €200 levy on houses which are not the owner’s principal residence. This levy was introduced as part of Budget 2009 by the Minister for Finance, Brian Lenihan.
Read more ...Suckler Welfare Scheme payments to begin – Carty
Fri, Nov 21, 2008
Payments under the 2008 Suckler Welfare Scheme will began this week, according to Mayo Fianna Fáil Senator and government spokesperson on agriculture in Seanad Éireann, John Carty.
Read more ...Time to review Artists Tax Exemption - Ring
Fri, Nov 21, 2008
A move by the Government to reveal the names and details of payments made to farmers by the EU but to withhold information regarding the top ten artists in receipt of tax exemptions has been strongly criticised.
Read more ...One-stop recreational centres proposed for Mayo towns
Fri, Nov 21, 2008
A proposal by Sinn Fein County Councillor Gerry Murray that all the key towns in Mayo should have a one-stop recreational centre is currently been rolled out by Mayo County Council via the county’s local area plans, according to the Charlestown representative.
Read more ...Tough decisions for councils in light of budget cuts
Fri, Nov 21, 2008
Labour's county council candidate for the Westport electoral area has said that Mayo's local authorities will have tough decisions to make in regard to their budgets following an announcement by Environment Minister John Gormley that local authorities are to have their budgets cut back by almost seven per cent.
Read more ...More under-70s now getting medical cards - Flynn
Fri, Nov 21, 2008
The increase in the income threshold for the over-70s medical card is resulting in additional under-70s receiving the benefits, according to Beverley Flynn TD, member of the Oireachtas Health Committee.
Read more ...Weekend of cancer support events in Westport
Fri, Nov 21, 2008
Mayo Cancer Support will be attempting to set a new world record for the world’s highest chain of bras on Saturday November 22 at Croagh Patrick, Murrisk.
Read more ...Cosgallen news
Fri, Nov 21, 2008
Mayo Citizens’ Information Service will hold an outreach on Wednesday November 26 at the Cosgallen Office, Enterprise Centre, Airport Road, Charlestown from 9.45am to 11.30am.
Read more ...Fashion show with a twist
Fri, Nov 21, 2008
Mrs Quin’s Charity Shops in Claremorris, Castlebar and Ballinrobe are hosting a charity fashion show with a twist on Wednesday November 26 at the McWilliam Park Hotel in Claremorris from 8pm.
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