There are further warnings over economic Armageddon for the fishing industry in Killybegs unless proposed EU cuts are rejected.

The proposals include a 70% cut to the mackerel quota, a move that could spell a complete collapse of the sector locally and right across the country.

It's estimated the fishing industry supports over 15,000 jobs both on and offshore.

Fine Gael Senator Manus Boyle was in Brussels this week, putting the case on the table.

He says for too long the sector has not been prioritised at EU level and that has to end now:

A cautious welcome is being given to the first sitting of the Sligo Community Safety Partnership committee.

It's to replace the Joint Policing Committee, where a number of senior Gardai met with Sligo County Councillors several times a year.

Local media who previously attended the meetings and reported on various crime statistics and data are no longer permitted to do so.

Sligo's first meeting is to take place on December 8th with the innovative model said to mark a significant shift towards a more holistic and community-led approach to public safety.

But Deputy Major of the Sligo Borough and Sinn Fein Cllr Arthur Gibbons isn't sure if it'll be as effective:

The Forestry Minister is facing further criticism locally over plans to plant Christmas trees close to powerlines.

The region, particularly County Leitrim, was devastated earlier this year by Storm Eowyn, leaving thousands of people without power after a vast number of trees fell on electricity wires.

Leitrim has been branded the most over forested County in the State and Minister Michael Healy-Raes Christmas tree plans come against the backdrop of major Government plans to upgrade the ESB network.

Speaking in the Seanad, Labour Senator Nessa Cosgrove says the Ministers plan flies in the face of any upgrade works:

North Sligo Athletic Club’s Chris O’Donnell becomes the first man to be accorded the Freedom of County Sligo.

We hear from the Grange athlete about his fresh plans for the next phase of his international running career.

Sligo’s European Surfing Champion Gearoid McDaid flies out to El Salvador this weekend for the sport’s Global Tour Finals.

He’s on the programme - as are the three North Sligo surfers who are part of the Ireland team for the Junior World Surfing championships in Peru next month.

They’re currently trying to fund their trip to South America.

And - Sligo GAA breaks new ground this Friday when the county enters a combined colleges team into the Connacht senior A colleges football championship.

Liam Óg Gormley will explain the rationale behind it.

An Ógra Fianna Fáil Sligo based delegate says the events of the recent Presidential election has annoyed many young party member.

The comments from Sligo’s Padraig Cawley come as the Dáil will debate a Social Democrats’ Bill today seeking to reduce the voting age from 18 to 16 years.

The Connacht Regional Organiser of Ógra Fianna Fail's National Executive Board says the youth wing of the party intend to rely their thoughts on the unsuccessful campaign to the Taoiseach.

 Padraig Cawley says he is in favour of reducing the voting age.

Everything in the North West and rural Ireland has been cut back and squeezed down, the Dail has heard.

It comes as the Government has been further criticised over a rise in insurance, fuel and toll costs.

Sinn Fein want to reverse carbon tax increases which came in recently and is calling on toll operators to stop putting up prices.

Speaking last night, Sligo Leitrim TD Martin Kenny says adequate public transport doesn't exist as an alternative for people:

An emergency meeting is being sought over an alarming rise in anti-social behaviour in west Donegal.

Diffing, dangerous driving, fireworks being let off and general noise pollution are all said to be on the increase in the area.

Various communities in turn are said to be seriously distressed over what has been happening.

Cathaoirleach of the Glenties MD Cllr Michael McClafferty says these issues need to be tackled once and for all before things escalate further:

A Leitrim councillor is expressing concern this morning with the reported detail in the Government's new housing plan.

Yesterday, the Cabinet signed off on the strategy which aims to deliver 300 thousand homes by 2030.

The Taoiseach says it will be the most "unprecedented" investment in housing ever.

It was due to be released in the summer but has been delayed by almost 5 months.

Opposition parties say the policy is just rejigged from earlier plans and won't tackle the homelessness crisis.

It's being speculated that there will be a commitment to fund 12,000 social homes a year in a bid to tackle the homelessness crisis.

Leitrim Sinn Fein Councillor Brendan Barry says it lacks any specific measures to address the shortage in Leitrim.

The Drumshanbo Councillor says there is little mentions of any measures to address concerns over planning and waste waters issues which have reduced the number of new houses being built in the North West.

Donegal Deputy Pádraig MacLochlainn has questioned why the west of Ireland is being treated like second-class citizens.

He says while families in Dublin rightly receive 100% redress under a new pyrite remediation scheme, homeowners in Donegal are still waiting for equal treatment.

The Deputy raised the issue in the Dáil, calling for full redress under the Defective Concrete Block Grant Scheme.

He says the government must deliver fairness for all affected families, regardless of where they live.

Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly has promised to follow up on concerns raised at an Oireachtas committee regarding policing in West Donegal.

Deputy Pearse Doherty outlined issues raised by Cllr Brian Carr, including a shortage of gardai, officers using personal cars for work, and redeployments to other areas.

Garda responses were initially focused on the source of the concerns and avoided addressing them.

Doherty called the lack of transparency "unacceptable."