Tag: Minister for the Environment

  • Private Members Bill will create layers of accountability for Irish Water – McGrath

    Independent TD Mattie McGrath has submitted a Private Members Bill to the Oireachtas in what he has described as an attempt to tame the Irish Water beast. Deputy McGrath was speaking ahead of what is expected to be another day of Government created confusion around the proposed charges which are to apply for residential water…

  • Kelly announces recipients of grants for Environmental Partnership Fund

    Mr Alan Kelly T.D., Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, today (21/10/2014), announced the recipients of grant funding under the 2014 Local Agenda 21 Environmental Partnership Fund.  This grant scheme promotes sustainable development by assisting small scale, non-profit environmental projects at a local level. The projects are being co-funded by the Department and…

  • “Minister Kelly is resorting to evasive tactics on water charges,” McGrath

    “Minister Kelly is resorting to evasive tactics on water charges,” McGrath

    Independent TD Mattie McGrath has described a response by Minister for the Environment Alan Kelly to a Parliamentary Question in relation to possible exemptions from water charges for the Burncourt/Skeheenarinky area as timid and unacceptable. Deputy McGrath made his comments after the Minister confirmed that he would not use his authority under the Water Services…

  • “Irish Water’s defence of PPS number use is unconvincing,” McGrath

    “Irish Water’s defence of PPS number use is unconvincing,” McGrath

    Independent TD Mattie McGrath has said that the public reaction to Irish Water’s demand for an individual’s PPS number in order to assess the charges applicable to each household is rooted in a profound mistrust of the government created quango. Deputy McGrath was speaking as serious misgivings are being raised about the reasons being used…

  • Speech by Minister Alan Kelly Addresses the Environment Ireland Conference at Croke Park

    Speech by Minister Alan Kelly Addresses the Environment Ireland Conference at Croke Park

    Opening Statement by Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Mr. Alan Kelly, T.D. Environment Ireland Conference 2014 “Towards a Sustainable Future for Ireland” Croke Park Minister Durkan, Ladies and Gentlemen, good morning. Let me begin by thanking Laura Burke and the EPA for the invitation to be here today, presenting at what is now the 10th Annual…

  • Minister launches dedicated tourism website for Lough Derg

    Minister launches dedicated tourism website for Lough Derg

    Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government Mr. Alan Kelly TD has launched a brand new website dedicated exclusively to the promotion of the Lakelands Lough Derg region. www.discoverloughderg.ie provides visitors to the region with information on places to visit, events, accommodation providers and restaurants, special offers, and land and water based activities. The website is…

  • “Race to The Bottom” In Waste Collection has to End – Minister Kelly

    “Race to The Bottom” In Waste Collection has to End – Minister Kelly

    “Race to The Bottom” In Waste Collection has to End – Minister Kelly Mandatory Service Levels and Customer Charter for Waste Collectors to be introduced next year Minister Warns Waste Collectors they are in “Last chance Saloon” with new reforms Speaking at the Environment Ireland Conference, Croke Park, Thursday, Sept 11th, 2014, Minister Kelly said,…