RURAL pubs across the county are preparing for another “body blow” as growing suspicion mounts as to whether or not Stormont will give the green light for wet-only pubs to reopen next Monday. Publicans remain dubious after Stormont’s “quick change of plan” for pubs to reopen back in July had been swayed after the South […]
Urgent plea to allow all our pubs to reopen their doors
Politicians urged to step in and help save jobs
‘Nobody wants to know’, says driving instructor
LOCAL driving instructors have been left “appalled” by the lack of clarity they have received over how or when they will be able to restart lessons. With tests and lessons all cancelled due to Covid restrictions it would appear that instructors have “slipped through the net” when it comes to any support or guidance. “The […]
Enniskillen bypass plans are put on hold
DESPITE the fact the Stormont is now back up and running, complete with funding promises for vital projects, it would appear the long awaited Enniskillen bypass is still a long way away. It’s been over a decade since the major infrastructure project, which could transform Enniskillen’s notorious traffic troubles by linking the main Dublin and […]
Minister defends rates as pressure mounts on businesses
IN a recent discussion over business rates, Finance Minister, Conor Murphy has defended the rates review, and stated his determination to bring about the fairest possible rates, ensuring that the Executive would “support people in business.” Despite this claim by Mr Murphy, business owners across the county may have their doubts given that the Land […]
Public plea for rates freeze ignored, hike vote passed
DESPITE promising a “minimal” increase this year, the Council has voted to raise rates for householders by even more than last year. Last week the Council voted to raise domestic rates by 2.79 percent. That’s more than last year’s increase of 2.3 percent, and brings the total increase in the Council’s domestic rates to almost […]
Fermanagh’s MLAs defend claiming thousands for travel
Over £6,000 each… despite Stormont closed three years
Stormont campaigner steps up ‘back to work’ campaign
It is hoped that a peoples assembly will be held in Enniskillen next Thursday.
‘Out-of-work’ MLAs ‘can’t justify travel expenses’
FERMANAGH’S MLAs must show exactly what they are doing to help the county and exactly what value local people are getting for the money they are paying them. That’s the view of former Stormont official and local debt advisor Kevin Lawrenson, who said people had been outraged by news the five Fermanagh South Tyrone MLAs […]