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LMFM By Ruth O'Connell The Labour councillor argues such initiatives in other parts of Europe have been a success A Louth councillor has asked officials to look at the possibility of setting up a DNA database as part of efforts to reduce the amount of dog dirt on footpaths and roads in the county. Labour's Pio Smith made the proposal at Louth County Council's monthly meeting yesterday, saying that such schemes have proven to be successful in London, and parts of Spain. Director of Environment Services Catherine Duff said given people are getting more dogs s...

A councillor has irked officials with comments including an assertion that Louth County Council ‘shouldn’t be clapping their back’ over the provision of playgrounds. Cllr Michelle Hall’s remarks came at the January meeting of the local authority - held online - when she proposed a motion calling for a ten-year play and recreation policy to identify the needs of young people up to the age of 18. The Labour representative also proposed that one of the first objectives should be to install inclusive playgrounds in north Drogheda and Termonfeckin. In a written reply the council stated it ...

LMFM By Ruth O'Connell Labour's Pio Smith says that the independent review sets the record straight. Louth County Council is calling for the Independent Review Board that is being appointed to examine all aspects of the battle of Jadotville, to include expert historians and professional military personnel. They are also asking that the review will examine and report on the psychological effects of the 1961 battle on those involved. The councillors backed a notice of motion tabled by Labour councillor Pio Smith at the local authority's monthly meeting. He sa...