Shocking Unemployment in Co Tipperary – Seamus Healy

Seamus Healy TD has said that there has been shocking neglect of job creation in Co Tipp by recent Governments and emergency action is needed now. Tipp Town (34.0%) and Carrick-on- Suir (29.2%) are unemployment blackspots! Jobless rates in 26 Towns and Villages in the County are 5% or more over the National Average; Your Town […]

Next Government Must Deliver World Class Education System – Ibec Mid-West And Kerry

In advance of the upcoming general election, Ibec Mid-West and Kerry, the group that represents business in the region, called on the next government to ramp up investment in education to ensure students develop the necessary skills to thrive when they enter the workforce. A skilled and versatile talent pool will strengthen the region’s credentials […]

Tipperary cycle to raise funds for job creation

Cyclists from Tipperary and around the country are taking part in a fundraising cycle to help create new jobs in local food initiatives. On June 15th over 100 cyclists will take part in the 100k cycle which starts in Borrisokane at 10am. The route travels through Nenagh, Borrisoleigh, Templemore, Roscrea, Cloughjordan and finishes up again […]

Local Authorities will play active role in implementing Action Plan for Jobs 2012

Following the 2012 Action Plan for Jobs launch yesterday (13.2.2012) Phil Hogan TD, Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government said: “Micro and small businesses are at the very core of the Government’s strategy for recovery and Local Authorities have a key role in supporting job creation.  I am currently working on an extensive […]