Posted on September 29th, 2008 by admin
Green Party T.D. for Carlow/Kilkenny, Mary White, has welcomed reports that Dáil procedures are to be modernised so as to increase public interest in politics.
Speaking following weekend reports that plans such as backbenchers being allowed question ministers and less emphasis on the use of scripts in the Dáil are being considered, the Green Party Deputy Leader said: “At long last we are seeing moves to reform the Dáil. In its… Continue reading
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Posted on September 26th, 2008 by admin
Green Party T.D. for Carlow/Kilkenny, Mary White, has said she hopes sustained efforts will be made to find new employment for those who will lose their jobs as a result of the Galmoy mine closure.
Speaking following the news that the 221 workers at Galmoy mines will lose their jobs over the next three years, the Green Party spokesperson on enterprise, trade and employment said: “I’m very sorry to hear of… Continue reading
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Posted on September 26th, 2008 by admin
Green Party T.D. for Carlow/Kilkenny, Mary White, has welcomed the news of €185,000 for Carlow under a new five year Physical Environment Improvement Scheme.
Speaking following the announcement of a new Physical Environment Improvement Scheme for RAPID areas, the Green Party Deputy Leader said: “This is a positive development for Carlow within the context of keeping areas under pressure in the county clean, tidy and enjoyable for its residents. Simple works… Continue reading
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Posted on September 26th, 2008 by admin
Green Party T.D. for Carlow/Kilkenny, Mary White, has welcomed the news of €145,000 for Kilkenny under a scheme to support refurbishment works in RAPID areas.
Speaking following the announcement of the funding this week, the Green Party Deputy Leader said: “This new Physical Environment Improvement Scheme for RAPID areas is a positive development in the drive to instil confidence and improvement in areas under pressure in Kilkenny.
“This money will go a… Continue reading
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Posted on September 23rd, 2008 by admin
- Dirty politics from Fine Gael environment spokesperson -
Green Party TD for Carlow Kilkenny, Mary White, today condemned Fine Gael’s outspoken Environment Spokesperson Phil Hogan TD for breaking national litter laws.
Speaking from the National Ploughing Championships in Cuffesgrange, the Green Party’s Deputy Leader said: “I have received confirmation from Kilkenny County Council that posters erected in Carlow and Kilkenny on behalf of Deputy Hogan are in breach of the 1982… Continue reading
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Posted on September 22nd, 2008 by admin
Green Party T.D. for Carlow/Kilkenny, Mary White, has described Carlow’s recycling record, as reported by one of the Sunday newspapers, as “nothing short of an embarrassment and a disgrace.”
Commenting on the report that only 8.3% of Carlow’s collected household waste is recycled, the Green Party Deputy Leader said: “Last weekend saw a report showing Carlow is currently at the bottom of the recycling table in Ireland. A lack of monitoring… Continue reading
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