Calleary supports call for fair trade legislation in Ireland

Fri, Jun 03, 2011

Mayo TD Dara Calleary has called on the Government to introduce fair trade legislation without delay to ensure that farmers and food producers get a fair price for their produce.

The urgent need for laws governing the relationship between retailers and suppliers was highlighted in a Fianna Fáil Private Members motion on agriculture which was passed in the Dáil this week.

Westport farmer is Connacht Gold Quality Milk Supplier of the Year

Fri, Jun 03, 2011

Westport dairy farmer Michael Lyons has won the top award in the Connacht Gold Milk Quality Awards. Mr Lyons came top of the class among the 875 milk producers who supplied Connacht Gold in 2010.

Two hundred construction jobs for Killala

Sun, May 29, 2011

More than 200 construction jobs will be created by Mayo Renewable Power during the construction of a new 50MW biomass fired power station at Killala Business Park, Tawnaghmore, near Killala.

Restoration of funding for Fair Deal welcomed by Age Action

Sun, May 29, 2011

Age Action has welcomed the announcement by Health Minister James Reilly that the Fair Deal nursing home support scheme is to recommence approving applications.

Achill projects receive proceeds from half marathon 2010

Sun, May 29, 2011

Achill Event Management held a presentation evening within the Achill community which saw nine local projects being awarded with funding raised from the proceeds of the 2010 Achill Half Marathon.

HSE West overspend could be €100 million by December

Fri, May 27, 2011

The HSE West has overspent by €34.6 million in the first four months of the year and this debt could reach €100 million by December, a meeting of the HSE West Forum was warned this week.

Castlebar senator appointed Cathaoirleach of new Seanad

Fri, May 27, 2011

Castlebar Fine Gael Senator Paddy Burke took over the office of Cathaoirleach of the 24th Seanad this week. The Mayo Senator will lead the 60-strong house for the duration of the current government’s term. He takes over the chair from Donie Cassidy who was the Cathaoirleach of the last Seanad, during which time Sen Burke held the position of Leas Cathaoirleach. He will be the 14th leader of the Seanad since it was first established in 1922 and possibly the last if the Government goes ahead with plans to abolish the upper house.

Mayo’s district hospitals full to capacity

Fri, May 27, 2011

The three district hospitals in Mayo are full to capacity and are not under threat of closure, according to the HSE.

HSE apologises to Cllr Weir for releasing incorrect expenses claim to media

Fri, May 27, 2011

An apology was issued to Mayo County Councillor Seamus Weir at this week’s Health Service Executive west forum meeting in Merlin Park.

No major progress following NRA meeting, roads SPC told

Fri, May 27, 2011

The chairperson of the Roads and Transportation Strategic Policy Committee of Mayo County Council this week reported to the committee there had been no major progress following a meeting between the delegation and the NRA recently.

Mental health meetings to take place in Castlebar

Fri, May 27, 2011

The third series of mental health trialogue meetings, which are open conversations about mental health, got underway in Mayo this week. The meetings, which are free of charge, are being held in the TF Royal Hotel and Theatre, Old Westport Road, Castlebar on Tuesdays at 7pm on June 14, July 12 and September 13.

Mary Davis to seek nomination for president

Fri, May 27, 2011

Kiltimagh native Mary Davis launched her bid for a nomination to contest the upcoming election for the Presidency of Ireland in Dublin yesterday morning at the National Library of Ireland on Kildare Street. The 56-year-old, who is best known as the person who brought the Special Olympics to Ireland in 2003, will be seeking the backing of four county councils to get her name on the ballot paper for the election later this year.

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