There are calls to delay a public consultation on new speed limits in County Sligo. 

Plans to introduce new 30km/h speed limits in built-up areas across the County are continuing, with a public consultation due to begin in August.

But Councillor Donal Gilroy proposed delaying the consultation until September to allow more input from schools and parents.

His proposal at yesterdays sitting of Sligo County Council did not receive support from fellow councillors, leaving him disappointed with the outcome.

Speaking to Ocean FM News, Cllr Gilroy says holding the consultation during the school year would give parents and school communities a better opportunity to have their say:

 

There are calls to delay a public consultation on new speed limits in County Sligo.&nbsp;
Plans to introduce new 30km/h speed limits in built-up areas across the County are continuing, with a public consultation due to begin in August.
But Councillor Donal Gilroy proposed delaying the consultation until September to allow more input from schools and parents.
His proposal at yesterdays sitting of Sligo County Council did not receive support from fellow councillors, leaving him disappointed with the outcome.
Speaking to Ocean FM News, Cllr Gilroy says holding the consultation during the school year would give parents and school communities a better opportunity to have their say:
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Broadcasting to Sligo, North Leitrim and South Donegal.
North West Business Park, Collooney, Ireland
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Text/WhatsApp us on 00353 83 3500 530 
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Ocean FM is a multi award winning local radio station that broadcasts to the Northwest of Ireland. The station covers the area of South County Donegal, North County Leitrim and County Sligo.

The current CEO of the station is Niall Delaney and the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland (BCI) lists their target audience as 'being all age, socio-economic and ethnic groups across the community'. The station currently employs 22 full-time and 30 part-time staff.

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Broadcasting to Sligo, North Leitrim and South Donegal.
North West Business Park, Collooney, Ireland
102.5-105FM

Text/WhatsApp us on 00353 83 3500 530 
Telephone 00353 818 365 500 / 00353 71 91 18100 (9am to 6pm Mon to Fri)

Ocean FM is a multi award winning local radio station that broadcasts to the Northwest of Ireland. The station covers the area of South County Donegal, North County Leitrim and County Sligo.

The current CEO of the station is Niall Delaney and the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland (BCI) lists their target audience as 'being all age, socio-economic and ethnic groups across the community'. The station currently employs 22 full-time and 30 part-time staff.