New Initiatives for Rural Development and Farm Diversification which will be piloted in Tipperary Welcomed – Cllr. Martin Lonergan
Local Independent County Councillor for Clonmel/Cahir Borough District, Councillor Martin Lonergan has broadly welcomed two new initiatives to promote rural development and farm diversification which were launched by Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine, Andrew Doyle TD. Commenting on the initiatives Cllr. Lonergan said, “The two initiatives recently launched […]
Common sense approach required after Census reveals 8,919 vacant dwellings in Tipperary – Cllr. Martin Lonergan
Independent Local County Councillor for Clonmel/Cahir Borough District, Martin Lonergan is demanding action from the Government and the Local Authority following the release of the preliminary results of Census, 2016 which showed 8,919 vacant dwellings in County Tipperary which equates to a 12.7% vacancy rate. Commenting after the release of the preliminary results Cllr. Lonergan […]
Minister for Transport confirms he will now meet Delegation from Tipperary County Council – Cllr. Martin Lonergan & Cllr. Richie Molloy
Following Tipperary County Council’s meeting yesterday, Monday 11th July at which a letter indicated that the Minister for Transport, Shane Ross TD would not meet a delegation from the County Council, it has now been confirmed to Councillors Martin Lonergan and Richie Molloy that following their representations to Deputy Mattie McGrath, the Minister has now […]
Lonergan extends his congratulations to Clonmel/Cahir Schools on achievements in the Tipperary Tidy Schools Competition, 2016
Local Independent Councillor for the Clonmel Borough District, Martin Lonergan has extended his congratulations to the winning schools in this year’s Tipperary County Council Tidy Schools Competition for the Clonmel/Cahir Borough District. The Schools which achieved results in this year’s competition in the Borough Area were: 1st Place: Lisronagh Ns, 2nd Place: Tankerstown Ns, 3rd […]
Review of Tenant Purchase Scheme needed – Cllr. Martin Lonergan
Local Independent County Councillor for Clonmel Borough District, Martin Lonergan has called on the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government to review the terms and conditions of the new Tenant Purchase Scheme which it introduced earlier this year. The scheme is designed to allow local authority tenants to buy their house outright. […]
Action needed on Taking in Charge of Housing Estates – Cllr. Martin Lonergan
Independent Tipperary County Councillor for Clonmel/Cahir Borough District, Martin Lonergan is calling on Tipperary County Council to establish a new Special Policy Committee (SPC) with direct responsibility for the Taking in Charge process of private housing estates by the Local Authority. His call comes after numerous estates in the Clonmel/Cahir Borough District, who have Residents […]
Statement On The Appointment By The High Court Of A Provisional Liquidator To Suir Pharma Ireland Ltd, Clonmel – Cllr Martin Lonergan
It is with a sense of shock that I learned that the High Court has appointed a provisional liquidator to Suir Pharma Ltd, Clonmel. The company has had a long association with Clonmel with a number of years and was formerly known as Clonmel Healthcare. It has been manufacturing generic medicines for over 43 years, […]
Prime Opportunity to focus on rejuvenation and enhancing Clonmel Town – Cllr. Martin Lonergan
Individuals, Groups and Organisations with an interest in enhancing Clonmel are invited to attend a public meeting on the Wednesday 11th of May at 7.30pm in the Borough District Chambers, Parnell Street, Clonmel. Commenting on the meeting Cllr. Lonergan stated, “the objective of the meeting is to present an Action Plan developed by Consultants […]
Acting Government totally out of touch by realities faced by those who suffer from Mental Health Issues – Cllr. Martin Lonergan
Independent County Councillor for Clonmel Borough District, Martin Lonergan has severely criticised the move by acting Minister for Health Leo Varadkar to raid the Mental Health Budget and remove funds out of it. Commenting on the move Councillor Lonergan said, “In a truly shocking move that once again shows the contempt that this caretaker […]
Lonergan calls for new Directional Signage to be erected
Independent Local County Councillor for Clonmel/Cahir Borough District, Cllr Martin Lonergan has tabled a Motion for the next Borough Council meeting calling for directional signage to be replaced at junctions where signage was stolen. His call comes after directional signage at junctions around the district appears to have been stolen in recent weeks and months. […]
