Category: Community

  • “Pension threat may lead to closure of significant number of CE Schemes,” Mattie McGrath

    “Pension threat may lead to closure of significant number of CE Schemes,” Mattie McGrath

      Independent TD Mattie McGrath has called on the Minister for Employment, Regina Doherty, to confirm if it is her intention to proceed with proposed changes to the pension liability of Community Employment (CE) Schemes. Deputy McGrath was speaking as concerns grow that the future of the Scheme will be under active threat if each…

  • “Progress on Fair Deal reforms a positive and welcome step forward,” Mattie McGrath

    “Progress on Fair Deal reforms a positive and welcome step forward,” Mattie McGrath

      Independent TD Mattie McGrath has said he welcomes news that reforms to the Fair Deal nursing home support scheme will finally come before Cabinet on Tuesday. Deputy McGrath was speaking after reports also emerged that aspects of the reform proposals will include retrospective measures that will have a direct financial impact on struggling families:…

  • “Proposed reduction in Home Help hours almost beyond comprehension,” Mattie McGrath

    “Proposed reduction in Home Help hours almost beyond comprehension,” Mattie McGrath

      Independent TD Mattie McGrath has said that that confirmation by the HSE that it has an insufficient budget to deliver an overall increase in the number of home help hours for 2019 will have significant impact on thousands of vulnerable families. Deputy McGrath was speaking after the HSE said it has no other choice…

  • Farmer Anger Growing On Co-op Milk Price Policies. – ICMSA.

    Farmer Anger Growing On Co-op Milk Price Policies. – ICMSA.

      Co-ops need to be very aware that farmer anger is growing in relation to what they firmly believe have been unjustified reductions in milk prices in recent months that simply represent Co-ops cushioning themselves at the expense of their members suppliers according to Mr. Gerald Quain, Chairperson of ICMSA’s Dairy Committee. With information on…

  • 29 May 2019

    29 May 2019

        Borrisoleigh Active Social Club Rita from Mount Juliet giving the Chocolate Cookery Demonstration  Some members discussing the recipes from the Chocolate Cookery Demonstration  We had a great night of entertainment and cookery last Wed when Pastry Chef Rita from Mount Juliet baked with Chocolate.  It was great fun and everybody got to take…

  • “Winding down of Jobpath and Turas Nua is a very welcome development,” Mattie McGrath

    “Winding down of Jobpath and Turas Nua is a very welcome development,” Mattie McGrath

    Independent TD Mattie McGrath has said that he welcomes confirmation from The Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection that referrals to the Jobpath programme will cease at the end of this year. Deputy McGrath was speaking after The Times-Ireland Edition reported that a run-off period “during which employment support will continue, but no additional…

  • 22 May 2019

    22 May 2019

      Neil Hogan and his son Matthew, from Canberra, Australia, at the Bourke homestead in Gurteenavalla, Templederry. Almost 100 years ago, Neil’s grandfather, Sean Hogan, along with Seamus Robinson and Sean Treacy, while wanted by the British authorities, were given shelter and refuge by Jeremiah Bourke, grandfather of Derry Bourke.   The bed, that Bill…

  • “Rural Taxi Service’s still being hammered by rising insurance costs,” Mattie McGrath

    “Rural Taxi Service’s still being hammered by rising insurance costs,” Mattie McGrath

      Independent TD Mattie McGrath has called on the Minister for Transport, Shane Ross, to urgently implement the recommendations of the National Transport Authority (NTA) with respect to the provision and support of rural taxi services. Deputy McGrath was speaking after being contacted by a long time local taxi driver who wished to offer a…

  • 15 May 2019

    15 May 2019

      Parish Notice Lourdes Invalid Fund The Annual Church Gate Collection takes place on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th May at all masses. Your generosity would be greatly appreciated. Borrisoleigh Community Development Association Split The Pot Coming to Borrisoleigh Borrisoleigh Community Development Association will be starting a fun fundraiser in the near future called ‘Split…

  • Rehab’s work is vital to families and communities-it must be protected,” Mattie McGrath

      Independent TD Mattie McGrath has called on the Minister for Health, Simon Harris, to listen to the pleas of the families and service users of Rehab who fear that a collapse of the organisations work may take place without additional funding. Deputy McGrath was speaking ahead of Rehab’s meetings with the Minister and Minister…