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Tánaiste opens the International Federation for Home Economics (IFHE) Council 2010 Conference Day

The Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills, Mary Coughlan TD, today (Tuesday, July 20th) opened the International Federation for Home Economics (IFHE) Council 2010 Conference Day at St Angela's College, Sligo. Read More

Interest Rate Limits must be reduced – Mac Sharry

Following on from his ongoing work in the area of protection for homeowners, Senator Marc Mac Sharry has supported the move by the Irish League of Credit Unions at their AGM in calling for a limit on interest rates chargeable by licensed moneylenders. Read More

Positive Bord Gais meeting – Mac Sharry

Senator Marc MacSharry heads a delegation which met with Bord Gais CEO, John Mullins to advance the case for an extension of the gas transmission grid to Sligo. Read More

“Family Home Statutory Protection Progressed as Group Meet Finance Minister

Senator Macr MacSharry facilitated a meeting between the Prevention of Family Home Repossessions Group with the Minister for Finance Mr. Brian Lenihan T.D to try to advance their proposals to find a way to assist those facing the prospect of losing their primary family home due to mortgage arrears. Read More

Tánaiste welcomes deal to secure future of Sligo plant

The Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Mary Coughlan TD, says an agreement has been reached between Pfizer Animal Health and Elanco which will see a substantial investment in the Fort Dodge biologicals manufacturing facility in Sligo. Read More

Tánaiste visits Enterprise and Innovation Week at IT Sligo

IT Sligo is celebrating its Enterprise & Innovation Week at the college, which started Monday 22nd February and runs all week. An Tánaiste Mary Coughlan TD was in IT Sligo last night to welcome a week packed with seminars and workshops to support business and competitiveness in the region. Read More

Ireland loses World Rally Championship - ‘Big Event Taskforce Needed’ - Mac Sharry

A ‘Big Event Task Force’ should be established to ensure Ireland, and the North West in particular, find an early replacement for the prestigious and lucrative World Rally Championship, according to Sligo Senator Marc MacSharry. Read More

Local companies should benefit from the Government’s School Building Programme - MacSharry.

Local contractors should benefit from the Government's €579 million schools capital programme for 2010, according to Senator Marc MacSharry. Read More

Ireland needs an integrated Department of Labour to solve jobs crisis – Senator MacSharry

Senator Marc MacSharry calls for the establishment of a dedicated Department of Labour. Read More

Photos from the Sligo Haiti Appeal

Ógra Haiti Appeal in Sligo on the 6th of February. Read More

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