Posted on November 26th, 2008 by admin
The following Dáil speech was given by Mary White T.D. on Wedneday, November 26th, during a Private Member’s debate on the economy and small businesses:
Deputy Mary Alexandra White: Information Zoom I welcome the opportunity to take part in this Government debate on economic issues, particularly focusing on small and medium-sized enterprises. In such a debate we need to focus on and recognise the positives still there in our economy… Continue reading
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Posted on November 26th, 2008 by admin
The following Dáil speech was given by Mary White T.D. on Wednesday, November 26th during a Dáil debate on the Finance Bill 2008:
Deputy Mary Alexandra White: Information Zoom In light of the domestic and global economic downturn, the Government was right to bring forward the budget to impinge on the public the dire state of our public finances and the adjustments required in the short term. These are necessary… Continue reading
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Posted on November 26th, 2008 by admin
Green Party T.D. for Carlow/Kilkenny, Mary White, has expressed her disappointment at the announcement that approximately 70 jobs are to go in Kilkenny with the closure of the NN Euroball Ireland manufacturing facility in the Purcellsinch IDA Business Park, Kilkenny.
Speaking following the announcement, the Green Party spokesperson on enterprise, trade and employment said: “I was extremely saddened to hear of this devastating blow for the NN Euroball Ireland workers at… Continue reading
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Posted on November 25th, 2008 by admin
Green Party T.D. for Carlow/Kilkenny, Mary White, has expressed her disappointment at the performance of Fine Gael environment spokesperson Phil Hogan at his party’s Árd Fheis last weekend.
Commenting on Deputy Hogan’s speech on the environment the Green Party Deputy Leader said: “It was extremely disappointing to see Deputy Hogan fail to use a national platform like an annual party conference to demonstrate any seriousness about the environment. Rather than providing… Continue reading
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Posted on November 24th, 2008 by admin
Green Party T.D. for Carlow/Kilkenny, Mary White, has welcomed the announcement of €84,000 in funding for community halls and facilities in the county through the Government’s Community Services Programme.
Commenting on the announcement last week that Danesfort Development Group and St. Canice’s Hall are to receive €42,000 each in funding the Green Party Deputy Leader said: “This targeted community funding is welcome as communities make plans for the year ahead. These… Continue reading
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Posted on November 24th, 2008 by admin
Green Party T.D. for Carlow/Kilkenny, Mary White, has welcomed the announcement of €21,000 in funding for Respond in Bagenalstown through the Government’s Community Services Programme.
Commenting on the announcement last week that this community facility will receive €21,000 the Green Party Deputy Leader said: “Respond, which has proved vital in providing community cohesion and support in Bagenalstown for many years, is getting a much needed €21,000 to maintain its services and… Continue reading
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