Tag: Labour

  • The Labour party conference the comedy festival that kept on giving

    The Labour party conference the comedy festival that kept on giving

    By Cllr Seamus Morris Labours conference at the weekend was reminiscent of a Comedy festival that kept on giving in terms of laughs as the weekend grew longer. The Labour annual conference last weekend was an insult to people who have had their homes and businesses destroyed by this Governments addiction to the Austerity programme…

  • Kelly supports scheme to enhance inclusion of women in communities

    Kelly supports scheme to enhance inclusion of women in communities

    Mr. Alan Kelly, Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, and Ms. Frances Fitzgerald, Minister for Justice and Equality, along with their colleagues Minister of State Ann Phelan and Minister Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, have further demonstrated the Government’s commitment to social inclusion and community development and announced the continuation of a scheme to promote…

  • €2.2 BILLION SECURED FOR SOCIAL HOUSING INVESTMENT– Kelly

    –     Housing Funding up by  40% to €800m –  7,500 new homes in 2015 –      Local Authority Construction & Acquisition of Housing Units to more than quadruple in 2015 –      Homelessness service spend to increase by over 20% to €55 million The Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government, Mr. Alan Kelly T.D., & Minister of State Mr Paudie…

  • “Kelly must immediately review Irish Water legislation,” McGrath

    “Kelly must immediately review Irish Water legislation,” McGrath

    Independent TD Mattie McGrath has called on the new Minister for the Environment Community and Local Government Alan Kelly to immediately revisit the legislation underpinning the creation of Irish Water, particularly in relation to areas requiring exemptions from charges: “While I wish Minister Kelly well in his new portfolio, he will have no time to…

  • New Minister Kelly could give lifeline to LEADER programmes

    New Minister Kelly could give lifeline to LEADER programmes

    Tipperary Sinn Féin spokesperson Cllr Seamus Morris has welcomed the appointment of Alan Kelly as Minister for the Environment as it gives the Labour minister the chance to repeal some of the right-wing laws and decisions enacted by the previous minister, Phil Hogan. Cllr Morris said “The Local Property Tax has imposed a burden on struggling…

  • “Abortion Guidelines are a barbaric disfigurement of democracy,” McGrath

    “Abortion Guidelines are a barbaric disfigurement of democracy,” McGrath

    Independent TD Mattie McGrath has said the Guidelines published by the Department of Health to regulate access to abortion are mercilessly out of step with current trends in Abortion legislation. Deputy McGrath was speaking after the long awaited Guidelines to cover how the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Act 2013 is to be implemented have…

  • “Taoiseach let’s slip that Banking Inquiry outcome will be fixed,” – Mattie McGrath

    “Taoiseach let’s slip that Banking Inquiry outcome will be fixed,” – Mattie McGrath

    Independent TD Mattie McGrath has expressed his shock after the Taoiseach explicitly admitted that the delay in the Oireachtas banking inquiry committee starting its work was down to the fact that the Government were waiting to obtain an outright majority in terms of Committee members. Deputy McGrath was speaking as the astonishing nature of the…

  • Time for new way of doing politics in Tipperary – Sinn Féin

    Time for new way of doing politics in Tipperary – Sinn Féin

    It is time for the old way of doing politics in Tipperary to change. The first step is for a new way to elect positions.  To further this Tipperary Sinn Fein calls for the use of the D’ Hondt system in the new Tipperary county council for the election of Cathaoirleach and Leas Cathaoirleach and…

  • Tipperary Labour Senator says more change needed

    Tipperary Labour Senator says more change needed

    Senator Denis Landy believes Eamon Gilmore’s decision to step down has prevented an internal battle over his position. Mr Gilmore announced his decision yesterday afternoon stating he took full responsibility for their disastrous performance in the elections and that the party will be better able to renew itself under a new figure. Nominations for his…

  • Interview with Templemore/Thurles/Roscrea Council Candidate – Shane Lee

    Interview with Templemore/Thurles/Roscrea Council Candidate – Shane Lee

    In the fourth installment of our interviews with Tipperary County Council election candidates, Tipperary Times speaks to Shane Lee of Labour Can you outline the main points in your manifesto? Improve housing and tackle the housing list Improve local economy through working with local businesses and employers Improve funding for local communities and build stronger…