Government to end upward only rent reviews

-White welcomes step forward for business community -

26 June 2009

Green Party spokesperson on Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Mary White TD has welcomed the announcement by Justice Minister Dermot Ahern that he is to address the issue of upward only rent reviews for businesses and the retail sector by tabling an amendment to Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill.

Deputy White said: “For some time now I have been highlighting in… Continue reading

Dáil speech by Mary White T.D. during Private Member’s debate on Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin

The following Dáil speech was given by Mary White T.D. on Wednesday, June 24th, during a Private Member’s debate on funding for Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin.

Deputy Mary Alexandra White: I wish to thank Fine Gael for initiating this debate. We may and will disagree about matters, but there is no greater priority for the Government than to protect and provide for our children. Our children are our flesh and… Continue reading

White welcomes commitments on Crumlin hospital services

23 June 2009

Green Party Deputy Leader, Mary White TD, has welcomed the news that cutbacks in Crumlin hospital services will not go ahead. Speaking ahead of a Dáil debate on the issue this evening, Deputy White said children should not be affected by budget deficits.

Deputy White said: “I welcome the news that planned closures for two wards and an operating theatre will not now go ahead at Crumlin Children’s Hospital… Continue reading

Dáil speech by Mary White T.D. during adjournment debate raised on hospital services and the Jamie Murphy case

The following Dail speech was given by Mary White T.D. during an adournment debate on Tuesday, June 16th, on hospital services and the case of Jamie Murphy.

Deputy Mary Alexandra White: I am raising the tragic case of Jamie Murphy because I want to obtain the facts. Jamie and her family are constituents of mine in lovely Graiguenamanagh in County Kilkenny. This little girl suffers from spina bifida… Continue reading

White congratulates Noonan on becoming mayor of Kilkenny

Kilkenny, 16 June 2009

Green Party TD for Carlow/Kilkenny, Mary White, has congratulated Cllr Malcolm Noonan on becoming the first Green Party mayor of Kilkenny.

The Green Party Deputy Leader, who attended the election of Cllr Noonan as mayor of the city last night, said: “Last night was a proud moment for Cllr Noonan, his family, and also for the Green Party. I was delighted to be there to support him last… Continue reading

White seeks Dáil debate on Graiguenamanagh Girl awaiting surgery

Tuesday, 16 June 2009

Green Party TD for Carlow/Kilkenny, Mary White, has sought an adjournment debate in the Dáil to discuss the plight of a Graiguenamanagh girl, Jamie Murphy, to try and push forward her date for surgery.

Speaking today the Green Party Depuy Leader said: “I am moved by Jamie Murphy’s plight and I want to ensure that no stone is left unturned to ensure Jamie gets her surgery. I… Continue reading