Lavin concerned about lack of progress on Kiltimagh plan

Fri, Sep 12, 2008

Fine Gael Councillor Eugene Lavin expressed his concern at the lack of progress on the Kiltimagh development plan at the bi-monthly meeting of the Swinford electoral area committee this week.

Bluetooth technology used in innovative road safety campaign

Fri, Sep 12, 2008

Drivers across Mayo are to be targeted using the latest technology in a new drive to improve road safety.

Reape promotes anti-litter awareness

Fri, Sep 12, 2008

Ballina based Fianna Fáil Councillor Annie May Reape has urged organisations planning an anti-litter awareness project to apply for a Mayo County Council grant towards their campaign.

IDA secures site for Ballina industrial park

Fri, Sep 12, 2008

A site has been finalised by the IDA for an industrial park in Ballina following almost a decade of hold-ups, Mayo Fianna Fáil TD Dara Calleary has confirmed.

Easier access to Burrishoole Abbey needs to be considered

Fri, Sep 12, 2008

The widening of the bridge at Burrishoole Abbey was recommended by Councillor Frank Chambers in a notice of motion which he discussed at Monday’s Westport area electoral meeting.

Councillor outlines importance of attending LookWest.ie expo

Fri, Sep 12, 2008

Ballinrobe Fianna Fáil Councillor Damien Ryan has proposed that all 31 elected members of Mayo County Council should be facilitated in attending the LookWest exhibition which is due to take place in Dublin next Thursday.

Lobster fishermen urged to set up a producers’ organisation

Fri, Sep 12, 2008

The European Commission is urging lobster fishermen along the west coast of Ireland whose livelihoods are under threat because of a drop in prices to set up a producers’ organisation in order to strengthen their position in the market.

Extra staff no good to people prevented from returning to education

Fri, Sep 12, 2008

Mayo Fine Gael TD John O’Mahony has said the Government policy on adults seeking to return to education was nonsensical. Noting that adults currently seeking to return to education must be six months out of work and in receipt of social welfare, Deputy O’Mahony said the announcement of 50 extra staff by the Social and Family Affairs Minister was a waste of money while this policy persisted.

Minister Cullen visits Linenhall and McHale Park

Fri, Sep 12, 2008

The Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, Martin Cullen TD, visited the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar and McHale Park on Friday last together with Fianna Fáil TD Beverley Flynn.

€71,000 designated for development of Ballina walking trail

Fri, Sep 12, 2008

Fianna Fáil TD Dara Calleary has confirmed that €71,190 has been allocated by the Minister for Arts, Sports and Tourism, Martin Cullen TD, for the development of a historic trail in Ballina.

EU must act on Belarus ban says MEP

Fri, Sep 12, 2008

The European Union has to make the strongest possible representations to the Government of Belarus to remove the recent ban on children leaving that country to holiday and receive medical treatment in Ireland and other EU countries.

Significant funding for five Mayo piers and harbours

Fri, Sep 12, 2008

Fianna Fáil TD Dara Calleary has announced funding of €236,250 for piers and harbours within the constituency under the 2008 Clár Coastal Development Scheme.

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