Posted on August 24th, 2010 by admin
Tuesday, 24th August 2010
Minister of State for Equality, Human Rights and Integration, Ms Mary White T.D., today launched the Irish Human Rights Commission Annual Report for 2009.
The Minister welcomed the Report and praised the Commission for the role they have played in protecting human rights in Ireland and raising awareness of related issues involved both at home and internationally.
Commenting on her intention to review existing legislation, structures, the Minister re-affirmed… Continue reading
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Posted on August 16th, 2010 by admin
Monday, 16th August 2010
Green Party TD for Carlow/Kilkenny, Mary White T.D., today welcomed the announcement of a further €16,000 in grants for community and voluntary groups under the Scheme of Community Support for Older People.
The Minister for Equality, Integration and Human Rights commented: “I am delighted with Minister Carey’s announcement of further funding for older people. Over €1.4m has now been approved under the Scheme this year with 356 groups… Continue reading
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Posted on August 16th, 2010 by admin
Monday, 16th August 2010
Green Party TD for Carlow/Kilkenny, Mary White T.D., has applauded the success of Sunday’s Borris Fair in Co. Carlow.
The Minister for Equality, Integration and Human Rights commented: “I am delighted that this years Borris Fair was such a success. The support and goodwill of everyone who attended - locals, visitors and travellers - made it a particularly enjoyable day, with the beautiful weather only adding to the… Continue reading
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Posted on July 29th, 2010 by admin
Thursday, 29th July 2010
Green Party TD for Carlow/Kilkenny, Mary White T.D., has welcomed the publication of an expert report from NUI Maynooth which finds planning failures contributed to the property bubble and the current financial crisis.
The Minister for Equality, Integration and Human Rights commented: “This report merely confirms what the Green Party has been saying for years - that there is a direct link between planning failures, the over-supply of… Continue reading
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Posted on July 28th, 2010 by admin
28th July 2010
Green Party T.D. for Carlow/Kilkenny Mary White T.D. welcomed the announcement today by colleague and Environment Minister John Gormley of an additional €20.5m from the Local Government Fund to assist city and county councils with running costs on their water and sewerage treatment plants.
The Minister for Integration, Equality and Human Rights commented: “I am delighted with Minister Gormley’s announcement of extra funding for local authorities, which equates to… Continue reading
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Posted on July 28th, 2010 by admin
28th July 2010
Green Party T.D. for Carlow/Kilkenny Mary White T.D. welcomed the announcement today by colleague and Environment Minister John Gormley of an additional €20.5m from the Local Government Fund to assist city and county councils with running costs on their water and sewerage treatment plants.
The Minister for Integration, Equality and Human Rights commented: “I am delighted with Minister Gormley’s announcement of extra funding for local authorities, which equates to… Continue reading
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