200% Increase In Tyre Disposal Cost
Independent TD Mattie McGrath has called on the Minister for the Environment Alan Kelly to place a stay on the implementation of a proposal which will see the cost of tyre disposal increase by in excess of 200%. Deputy McGrath was speaking ahead of an expected legal challenge to the proposal which is being brought […]
Tipperary Council Must Abandon Further Wind Energy Projects
Independent TD Mattie McGrath has added his support to motions calling on Tipperary County Council to place a moratorium on granting planning permission for any new wind farm developments, until a full review of current legislation and guidelines has been carried out. Deputy McGrath was speaking ahead of the planned Council meeting on Monday at […]
Reputational Assault On Clonmel Credit Union
Independent TD Mattie McGrath has called on the Minister for Finance Michael Noonan to directly intervene with the Central Bank as it prepares to impose what the Irish League of Credit Unions (ILCU) is calling the arbitrary imposition of savings and lending limits. Deputy McGrath made his comments as widespread concern continues to grow within […]
Rural Ireland’s Mobile Phone Coverage Is Rapidly Deteriorating
Independent TD Mattie McGrath has requested the Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg) to ensure that all mobile phone providers are adhering to their obligations under the Universal Service Provider (USP) agreements. Deputy McGrath made the request following a surge in complaints to his office regarding the deterioration of mobile phone coverage in many areas of […]
