Category: Politics
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The government’s mandated electric vehicle targets are unrealistic and also another attack on rural dwellers – The Rural Independents
Speaking today (Thursday, 11th August), the leader of the Rural Independent Group, Deputy Mattie Mc Grath, said: “Banning the sale of new petrol and diesel cars is just another ruinous attack on the Irish way of life by inner-city and government elites under the guise of net zero emissions by 2050.” “The government’s target for EVs…
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Irish Water thanks the people of Tipp for their support and asks they continue to help conserve water
Irish Water is asking people in Tipperary to continue to be mindful of their water usage as increased demand during the warmer weather, combined with a decrease in rainfall, have caused levels to drop in local water sources. Also, higher than normal water demands can cause network performance issues in localised areas on schemes. High usage…
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National Retrofitting Scheme is a ‘Double Edged Sword’
The potential for this Scheme is enormous in many ways. However, it is a double edged sword in crucial areas. We must be realistic in this regard’ said Deputy Michael Lowry during a debate on the National Retrofitting Scheme in the Dail on Thursday. ‘The concept of the National Retrofitting Scheme is a smart and…
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Lowry to Raise Resignation of Disabled Drivers Appeal Board with Minister
The Board made this decision due to their frustrations that a large number of drivers applying for tax reliefs were being turned down, resulting in them resorting to the Appeals process. The Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme provides relief on VRT and VAT on vehicles for disabled drivers or passengers. ‘There are a significant number…
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Morris lauds the Nenagh Municipal District Project management team
Great news for the Rialto Cinema site which has been awarded 1.2 million euros towards a 1.5 million euro project which will develop the site as an enterprise hub and a centre for town centre housing and a new street scape. This will add to the 800,000 consultants brief for the Historic and Cultural Quarter…
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Majority believe politicians should complete leadership training before taking up office
For the Index, LIFT Ireland worked with Coyne Research to poll 1,000 members of the public on their attitudes to leadership. Respondents rated health professionals as the sector demonstrating the best leadership in Irish society, followed by community organisations and charities, sports organisations, and the education sector. Politicians were ranked lowest in terms of demonstrating…
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Rural Independents call on Taoiseach to recall the Dail immediately
Rural Independent TD, Michael Collins, has today (Monday, 20th December) again written to the Taoiseach, requesting him to urgently recall Dáil Éireann to debate and scrutinise the government’s latest pathetically cruel and unscientific restrictions. Speaking from his Cork-South-West constituency today, Deputy Michael Collins, stated: “The government’s announcement to enforce an effective lockdown on Irish society days before…
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Estate walls in need of immediate repair says local Sinn Féin councillor
“For those unfamiliar with the area these walls are situated outside the garden walls of the houses and are the same height as the garden walls or in some instances they are higher in parts. This allows for a standard footpath between both walls, with what is a significant drop from the walls onto the…
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Government now using pandemic to suppress parliamentary and public scrutiny – The Rural Independent Group
Speaking this evening (Wednesday 8th December) the leader of the Rural Independent Group, Deputy Mc Grath, stated: “It is detestable that the Taoiseach would rule out the Oireachtas pre-legislative scrutiny of all emergency Covid legislative measures that impact the lives and livelihoods of all citizens.” “Such emergency powers have allowed the Health Minister, Stephen Donnelly, to…
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Tipperary Sinn Féin TD Martin Browne has called for an immediate plan from Government for children to access occupational therapy as Tipperary Postcode lottery is exposed.
Of these, 9,490 children are waiting over a year for this life changing therapy. Teachta Browne said: “Occupational Therapy enables children with physical, psychological and social problems to enable them to live life to the fullest. This therapy will support children to reach their maximum level of independence and autonomy. “We hear all the time…