Category: Politics

  • Trolley crisis at South Tipp General now utterly inhumane – McGrath

    Independent TD Mattie McGrath has launched a scathing attack on the Minister for Health Leo Varadkar after the number of patients on trolleys at South Tipperary General Hospital (STGH) reached 27. Deputy McGrath was speaking after visiting the A&E Department of the hospital following serious concerns that the situation with respect to trolley numbers is…

  • Cllr David Doran calls on Public to help name new Thurles Park

    At our District council meeting last week I formally proposed the naming of our new Town park in Thurles. This will be decided upon soon but before any decision is taken I would like to get your input as to what name we should call our new much loved amenity in Thurles. There are many…

  • All roads lead to Cahir for Election Launch – McGrath

    Independent TD Mattie McGrath will formally launch his General Election Campaign at 7pm on Sunday February 7th at the Cahir House Hotel in Co. Tipperary. Deputy McGrath said that the launch will be a mainly social event as he and his many supporters gather to kick of an energetic and committed campaign: “This election campaign…

  • Minister Kelly announces additional funding for Tipperary Volunteer Centre

    Mr Alan Kelly, T.D., Minister for the Environment, Community and local Government confirmed today  (29 January,2016) that the new Tipperary Volunteer Centre will receive a total allocation of €142,169 in 2016. Under the Local Government Reform Act (2014), the respective Councils of North and South Tipperary merged to form the new Tipperary County Council. This…

  • Noel Coonan TD Welcomes Good News for Cashel Town

    Noel Coonan TD Welcomes Good News for Cashel Town

    Tipperary TD Noel Coonan has welcomed the good news that a new fire station is in the pipeline for Cashel Town. DeputyCoonan commented: “Last year  the Templemore community received positive news about a new fire station for their town and today it is Cashel’s turn. This is further proof of the Government’s commitment to our…

  • Labour Party Conference Long Service Awards for Roscrea Members

    Labour Party Conference Long Service Awards for Roscrea Members

    At the Labour Party conference in Mullingar at the weekend, local Roscrea members Johnny and Mary Ryan from Kennedy Park along with Mick Shanahan from Assumption Park were presented with ‘Long Service Awards’ for their many decades of service to the party. I was delighted to present Johnny, Mary and Mick with their awards as…

  • Kelly claims 90% of Households will Save Through Pay-By-Weight

    Kelly claims 90% of Households will Save Through Pay-By-Weight

    Almost 90% of Irish households will see their waste bills reduced with the introduction of pay-by-weight from July this year Minister Kelly outlined today (1 Feb. 2016) The move, which sees householders move away from paying a flat-fee or pay per collection basis, will compel collectors to introduce a charging system that promotes greater segregation…

  • Minister Kelly must scrap recycling charges scheme – McGrath

    Minister Kelly must scrap recycling charges scheme – McGrath

    Independent TD Mattie McGrath has called on the Minister for the Environment Alan Kelly to immediately suspend the introduction of increases in the cost of recycling household waste. Deputy McGrath was speaking after Minister Kelly signalled he is set to approve additional per kilo costs which will be passed on to families: “If the Minister…

  • Noel Coonan TD Welcomes €50,000 for Tipperary Groups

    Noel Coonan TD Welcomes €50,000 for Tipperary Groups

    Tipperary TD Noel Coonan has welcomed the announcement of €50,000 funding for Tipperary projects under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme from the Department of Arts, Heritage and Gaeltacht. “The funding will allow for the conservation and repair of heritage buildings across the county. The economic recovery is allowing for increased investment in our heritage assets…

  • McGrath slams Minster Tom Hayes over Bansha Medical Centre

    McGrath slams Minster Tom Hayes over Bansha Medical Centre

    Independent TD Mattie McGrath has strongly criticised Minister of State Tom Hayes regarding commitments he gave relating to the restoration of the Rural Practice Allowance for Bansha Medical Centre. Deputy McGrath was speaking after he was informed by the HSE that no permanent doctor has been found to fill the vacant GP position and that  the post…