Illegal dumping still taking place throughout Mayo

Thu, Apr 22, 2010

Fine Gael Leader Enda Kenny has expressed further disappointment that illegal dumping continues to take place throughout Co Mayo. The Mayo TD recently discovered a site where illegal dumping had taken place in the Pontoon area only metres away from Lough Cullen. He was partaking in a practice cycle to prepare for the Mayo Pink Ribbon Appeal 100km charity cycle due to take place on Saturday, May 1. He has constantly raised the issue of illegal dumping and the negative impact it has on the Irish countryside.

€36.6 million investment in water and sewerage schemes

Thu, Apr 22, 2010

Major water and sewerage schemes in Mayo are set to go to construction in 2010 after Minister of State Dara Calleary announced funding in excess of €36 million for seven projects.

€300,000 sanctioned for Mayo flood relief works

Thu, Apr 22, 2010

The Minister for Transport Noel Dempsey has allocated €300,000 for flood relief works to Mayo County Council.

€50 refund if you wait over four weeks for NCT

Thu, Apr 22, 2010

People who book their NCT and have to wait longer than four weeks for the test to be carried out are entitled to a full refund of their test fee. However, Mayo Fine Gael TD John O’Mahony has learned that the booking centre that administers the tests does not disclose this information to the public because they themselves are not aware of it, or were not aware of it until Deputy O’Mahony highlighted the issue this week.

Case adjourned against man alleged to have assaulted off duty Garda

Thu, Apr 22, 2010

A case against a Ballinrobe man who allegedly assaulted an off duty garda in Claremorris was adjourned by Judge Mary Devins after she heard the evidence of the prosecution only. David Sweeny, 4 Bog Road, Ballinrobe, was represented in Claremorris District Court by a solicitor but was not in court himself as he had an illness. Judge Devins put back the case on the list to see if Ms Fiona McAllister, solicitor for Sweeny, could get in contact with him as the case was down to go ahead this week. Ms McAllister was unable to get further instructions from her client and Judge Devins let the case begin.

New radio documentary series on Mayo volunteer groups

Thu, Apr 22, 2010

There are a large number of voluntary organisations around County Mayo and a new six-part documentary radio series entitled Volunteers at the Coal Face highlights the work being done by six groups who rely on volunteers to provide various services for people in the county. The new series will be broadcast on CRCFM (102.9 fm) with the programmes detailing the work being done by Mayo Mountain Rescue, No Name Clubs, RNLI, Order of Malta, Macra na Feirme and Vincent de Paul in bringing their respective services to the people of Mayo.

Sinn Féin outlines its opposition to water charges

Thu, Apr 22, 2010

Sinn Féin has responded critically to Minister John Gormley’s announcement of the introduction of water charges to households in the near future. Belmullet Councillor Rose Conway-Walsh stressed the urgent need for the Government to abandon its plans to impose water charges on ordinary households and in particular their intention, unveiled by the Minister this week, to base the rates on the German model which charges its citizens more for water than any other country in the world.

Campaign continues for Belmullet Hospital

Thu, Apr 22, 2010

Concerns about the future of Belmullet Community Hospital were again expressed at a meeting of the Hospital Action Group on Monday evening. Spokesperson for the group, Councillor Rose Conway-Walsh said: “Although the hospital is now operating at an increased level of activity, we are still concerned that the full capacity of the hospital is not being fully utilised.”

Mayo groups receive €12,000 to promote awareness of poverty and social exclusion

Thu, Apr 22, 2010

Some €12,000 in funding has been allocated to four groups in County Mayo to promote awareness of poverty and social exclusion during the European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion, which is being marked this year.

Bench warrant for man who broke pub window

Thu, Apr 22, 2010

A bench warrant was issued by Judge Mary Devins at Castlebar District Court on Wednesday for a Castlebar man who was charged with criminal damage to a window of a Castlebar pub.

Man gave false name after being stopped by gardaí

Thu, Apr 22, 2010

A 26-year-old Castlebar man who when stopped for driving without insurance or a driving licence, gave a false name and address, was disqualified from driving for 15 years.

Farmer off the road for two years after being stopped three times

Thu, Apr 22, 2010

A farmer who failed to have the correct driving documentation when stopped driving three separate vehicles, was disqualified from driving for two years at Castlebar District Court.

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