Morris calls for parity of esteem between mental health services and physical health Services
The past number of weeks has seen an incredible public participation into promoting the cause of mental health. This culminated with the ‘Darkness into Light’ walks held all over the country and indeed world. This weekend, thousands of people, young and old participated. During the same timeframe, and under the cover of Government talks, the […]
Morris says future of Tipperary water resources under threat
Sinn Féin’s Tipperary General Election candidate Cllr. Séamie Morris has said that the future of Tipperary’s water resources and the protection of our ground water for future generations has is now in question. He was speaking on the issue ahead of the mass mobilization on Saturday by Right2Water Ireland. Cllr Morris said: “The Irish Water […]
A Vote For Labour’s Kelly Is A Vote For His Fine Gael Masters
Councillor Séamie Morris of Sinn Féin has strongly criticised the Labour Party for entering into a voting pact with Fine Gael ahead of the general election. But he said he was not surprised by the arrangement, because the pact mirrors the behaviour of the Labour Party in government as they gave in to each of […]
Sinn Féin Serious About Equality In Ireland
Sinn Féin’s Tipperary General Election candidate Séamie Morris has praised Republicans from the Commons, who he said remained unbroken and unapologetic for their dedication to Irish unity and equality for the people of Ireland. He was speaking after a ceremonial unveiling of a monument to honour the memory of lifelong Tipperary Republican Tommy Kavanagh, in […]
Next Budget Should Be About A Fair Recovery
Councillor Séamie Morris of Sinn Féin has echoed the recent words of Pearse Doherty TD and has said that the upcoming budget should be about a Fair Recovery, and not about winning the election at a cost of greater economic inequality. Cllr Morris was speaking while canvassing in Carrick-on-Suir and after learning extra funds might […]
Nenagh Holds March Against Water Taxes
Cllr Séamie Morris of Sinn Féin addressed an estimated 400 people who took part in a march against water taxes in Nenagh on Saturday. There was symbolic burning of bills, and a protest outside the office of Minister Alan Kelly. Below is the text of the speech as delivered. “It is our patriotic duty to […]
Morris welcomes latest review of court services
Cllr Séamie Morris has welcomed the latest review of court services in Tipperary. This review reverses the earlier proposal to cut services from Carrick-on-Suir and and Tipperary Town. Cllr Morris said: “I welcome this review and it’s revised proposals. This is a rare victory and a welcome relief for rural Ireland. This Government has promoted […]
Cllr Séamie Morris Shocked At Alan Kelly’s Lack Of Courtesy
Cllr Séamie Morris of Sinn Féin has expressed his shock that Minister Alan Kelly hasn’t the courtesy to meet the President of UCD Students Union to discuss housing, even though he is a constituent. Marcus O’Halloran leads the largest Students’ Union in the country, with over 30,000 members. Cllr Morris said: “I am appalled that […]
