Appeals Panel Should be Up and Running Without Delay – IFA
Following the passing of the Agricultural Appeals Bill through its second stage in the Dáil, IFA Rural Development chair John Curran spoke about the importance of the Bill reaching this stage and the need for it to be implemented as quickly as possible: “This has been a long time coming. We are operating in […]
Seamus Healy TD calls on Taoiseach in the Dáil to Reopen the A&E departments at Nenagh General Hospital and Ennis Hospital, to reopen Our Lady’s Hospital Cashel
As Numbers on HOSPITAL TROLLEYs reach Second Highest Figure Ever- Seamus Healy TD called on Taoiseach in the Dáil to Reopen the Accident and Emergency departments at Nenagh General Hospital and Ennis Hospital, to reopen Our Lady’s Hospital Cashel and to lift the GOVT BAN on both extra staffing and home help hours.-BUT TAOISEACH REFUSED […]
Forestry licensing and its impact on our climate change targets to be discussed in Dail
Forestry licensing and its impact on our climate change targets will be discussed in the Dáil today under Topical Issues. The issue is being raised with the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine by Deputy Jackie Cahill. Topical Issues are scheduled for discussion today from 17.17pm to 18.05pm. It’s one of the Topical Issues, […]
Recall The Dáil Immediately To Declare National Housing Emergency-Seamus Healy TD
Deputy Seamus Healy has called for the immediate recall of the Dáil to declare a Statutory National Housing Emergency to deal with the crisis in Housing and Homelessness. He Said: “The Dáil should be recalled immediately to legislate for a housing emergency, to declare a moratorium on all evictions until the emergency is over, and […]
Labour Party And Left Shamefully Abandon Dail Debate On Rural Crime – Mattie McGrath
Independent TD Mattie McGrath has called on the Labour Party, Independents 4 Change and People Before Profit to explain why not a single member from either the Party or Groups contributed to a two hour Dáil debate on Rural Crime. Deputy McGrath was speaking after a Fianna Fail Private Members Motion called for greater recognition […]
Fianna Fail Threats To Silence Smaller Dáil Groups Is Obvious Power Grab – Mattie McGrath
Independent TD Mattie McGrath has accused the leader of Fianna Fail, Michael Martin, of trying to reintroduce the parliamentary dominance of the two main political parties. Deputy McGrath was speaking as Mr Martin confirmed that he has sought support from incoming Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to severely limit the speaking times of smaller groups like the […]
IFA Urges Positive Outcome Of Hedge-Cutting Bill
Ahead of a Seanad debate on the Heritage Bill 2016 today, IFA Environment Chairman Thomas Cooney has said the measures proposed in the Bill, to provide for an extension of hedge cutting and gorse burning dates on a pilot basis, are balanced and will facilitate better land management. Thomas Cooney encouraged all Senators to […]
Protection Of Lobbyists, Not Women’s Health At The Heart Of Howlin’s Bill – McGrath
Independent TD Mattie McGrath has sharply criticised a Private Members Bill that is due to be debated in the Dáil. The Health and Social Care Professionals (Amendment) Bill 2016, being brought forward by Labour Party leader Brendan Howlin, aims to regulate so called ‘rogue’ crisis pregnancy advice clinics: “No one disagrees with the principle that […]
Christmas Vintage Craft & Food Fair At The Anner Hotel
Thurles Arts & Craft Group are organising a Christmas Vintage, Craft & Food Fair on November 13th from noon – 6pm in the Anner Hotel, Thurles. On the day, the Craft, Vintage and Food will be located in the Ballroom, Children’s Craft workshops (€5 for each craft) will be held in the Conference Centre and […]
Dáil Must Be Recalled To Debate Apple Tax Ruling – McGrath
Independent TD Mattie McGrath has called on Taoiseach Enda Kenny to immediately recall the Dáil from its summer recess in order to debate the European Commission ruling on Apple’s tax liability to the Irish State. Deputy McGrath was speaking as the issue looks set to create a severe crisis within the political establishment following the […]
