Cllr Maeve Reynolds

Some of the many issues that came up during the campaign. A big thank you to everyone who took the time to talk with me. I would like to ask for your Number 1 Vote on Friday to represent you in Leitrim County Council

Maeve Reynolds outlines the issues raised with her Fine Gael candidate hopes to advocate pressing issues in Leitrim on a local and national level

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A freephone telephone number - 1800 702 651 - has been set up for vision impaired voters in respect of the Local Elections. By dialing 1800 702 651 voters can hear the details of the candidates in each Electoral Area who are contesting the Local Elections in Leitrim on 7th June 2024.
The ‘freephone’ facility may be used by vision impaired voters as often as they wish in the run-up to polling. They may also use their mobile phone in the polling station on polling day to access this information.
Vision impaired voters wishing to vote in secret should ask the Presiding Officer at their polling station to attach a temporary, removable template to their ballot paper. Raised numbering and braille on the template assists the voter in choosing their preferred candidates on the ballot paper. The template is removed once the ballot paper has been marked, and before it is inserted into the ballot box.
Vision impaired voters will also continue to have the option of marking their ballot papers with the assistance of a companion or the Presiding Officer at the polling station.

Finishing up the canvass this evening with big brother Diarmuid Mac Raghnaill. The count down is on to this day next week. Thanks to everyone who took the time to chat with me today.

Reminder that the Mohill Community Open day is on this Thursday the 30th at 6:30pm. Come along to Mfsc Canon Donohoe Hall and find out what’s going on in your area and what activities you can get involved in.

Face-painting for kids, refreshments served, and local traditional singer, composer, researcher & educator Fionnuala Maxwell will be holding a singing workshop with attendees and community groups. All activities are free and all are welcome!

Jamestown Village is looking beautiful ahead of the Heritage Festival this weekend, well done to the committee, volunteers and sponsors. Looking forward to the packed schedule this Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

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Great evening in Leitrim Village this evening with Cllr Finola Armstrong McGuire.

Thanks you so much to Taoiseach Simon Harris TD for visiting Carrick on Shannon today. Simon was keen to hear the issues facing people in the surrounding towns and parishes. A special thanks to Maria Walshh for her continued support during my campaign.

The Department of Rural and Community Development have announced CLÁR 2024 Funding. CLÁR provides funding for small scale infrastructural projects in rural areas that have suffered significant levels of population decline. Please see below details for application submissions.

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The Department of Rural and Community Development have announced CLÁR 2024 Funding. CLÁR provides funding for small scale infrastructural projects in rural areas that have suffered significant levels of population decline. Please see below details for application submissions.

Increased Cost of Business (ICOB) Grant
Increased costs have placed significant pressure on Irish businesses.

To help, Government is providing €257 million for the ICOB grant to small and medium businesses who pay commercial rates.
➡️Register for your grant today at https://ecs.page.link/hdTRf
Grant

Brilliant news for Leitrim, particularly Carrick on Shannon. Bringing more life into our rural towns and providing valuable space for our young people are both big issues that have been raised with me on the campaign trail. Well done to everyone involved in securing this funding.

Funding of €745,600 for Leitrim under Town and Village Funding Scheme €495,600 for Carrick-on-Shannon to develop a community/youth arts facility Manorhamilton to receive €250,000 to refurbish a vacant property into youth hub

Bord na Móna Upcycling Competition for Schools

Calling all schools! Bord na Móna Recycling has launched the 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐔𝐩𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, offering schools across Ireland the chance to win €5000. The students from the winning class will also receive a guided tour of Bord na Móna's Lough Boora Discovery Park as well as Bord na Móna Mountlucas Wind Farm in Offaly.

Students are encouraged to repurpose discarded materials into innovative and functional creations. Participants will use materials that would typically be considered waste or discarded items.

Deadline: 1st May 2024

More info: https://www.bnmrecycling.ie/home/schools/

In a recent interview with The Leitrim Observer / Leitrim Live I discussed my views on the issues regarding childcare

It's important for everyone to have their voice heard on these draft regulations.

*Attention Parent & Toddler Groups*

Closing date for applications, next Wed 1st May

Leitrim businesses can still claim from the Cost of Business Scheme which will allow for half of rate fees from 2023 to be claimed back. More details in the attached article.

Most businesses yet to sign up for free money under €257m government scheme Most businesses in Ireland have failed to register for a €257m package of supports made available by the Government in the Budget, even as a deadline to do so looms.

The highly anticipated sun☀️ came out to greet us this week. Thank you for your well wishes in Carrick on Shannon.

Thanks for all of the support over the past week and especially at the Selection Convention on Tuesday. A special thanks to Maria Walsh for being the guest chair. Looking forward to meeting you all on the campaign trail over the coming weeks. Maeve.