Bikers needed for charity

A Mayo motorcycle run for the Temple Street Children’s University Hospital will take place on Saturday March 27 from 9am and all bikers are welcome.

The event will start from Shaw’s Car Park, Castlebar and will then travel throughout the county. Entry per bike is €20. For further information contact Tom on 087 961 2381.

Record funding for housing adaptation grants

Record funding has been allocated for housing adaptation grants for older people and people with a disability this year, according to local Fianna Fáil TD and Minister for Labour Affairs, Dara Calleary.

“€3.72 million has been allocated by the Minister for Housing and Local Services Michael Finneran TD under the Housing Adaptation Grant Scheme for Older People and People with a Disability, which is an increase of €944,000 on last year’s allocation for Mayo,” Minister Calleary said. “Eligible works under the scheme include provision of level access showers, the installation of stair lifts, grab rails, and access ramps.”

Ring queries absence of broadband

Communications Minister Eamon Ryan has been advised by the Fine Gael spokesperson on community, rural, and Gaeltacht affairs, Deputy Michael Ring of the absence of a broadband service in certain areas of Mayo. He raised the matter by way of a Dáil question as to what steps the Minister is taking to provide high-speed broadband services.

“While the provision of broadband services, particularly in urban areas, is a matter for private sector service providers, my overall policy framework is aimed at encouraging wider availability and higher speed services,” Minister Ryan responded.

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