Posted on March 30th, 2009 by admin
Carlow, 30 March 2009
Green Party T.D. for Carlow/Kilkenny, Mary White, has called for various stakeholders in the community to galvanise efforts against crime and anti-social behaviour in Carlow.
Commenting on recent arson attacks and acts of cruelty to animals in Bagenalstown, as well as other crimes and anti-social behaviour in Carlow Town the Green Party Deputy Leader said: “The last few weeks have seen horrendous crimes in Carlow town and… Continue reading
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Posted on March 26th, 2009 by admin
Green Party T.D. for Carlow/Kilkenny, Mary White, has welcomed reports that an additional €20m is to be invested in the development of a Merck, Sharpe and Dome plant in Carlow.
Commenting on the news the Green Party Deputy Leader said: “Following on from the commencement of construction of the facility last year I welcome the news of extra expansion at the site. The news should mean over 150 more jobs in… Continue reading
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Posted on March 25th, 2009 by admin
The following Dáil speech was given by Mary White, T.D., on Wednesday, March 25th, during pre-Budget statements:
Deputy Mary Alexandra White: I propose to share time with Deputy Flynn.
Acting Chairman (Deputy Charlie O’Connor): Is that agreed? Agreed.
Deputy Mary Alexandra White: This debate provides an opportunity to hear the positions of the various parties before the upcoming budget. While the Government is determined to take the right actions for the country in… Continue reading
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Posted on March 13th, 2009 by admin
Green Party T.D. for Carlow/Kilkenny, Mary White, has called on the academic institutions in Carlow to work together for the forthcoming applications from for status as centres for hosting research into certain disciplines.
Following news that the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (and the IDA and EI) plans to soon invite applications from academic centres to host Centres of Competence the Green Party Deputy Leader said: “As the Government works… Continue reading
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Posted on March 11th, 2009 by admin
Deputy Mary Alexandra White: Behind the unemployment statistics are the lives of real people with mortgages and bills to pay and families to feed and support. They face terrible uncertainty over whether they can find employment in the short term. We must recognise this and focus on getting people back to work so they have the satisfaction of financial security.
My colleagues, the Ministers for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government and… Continue reading
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Posted on March 11th, 2009 by admin
Deputy Mary Alexandra White: I wish to share my time with Deputies Niall Collins and Peter Kelly.
I am delighted to welcome the Electoral (Amendment) Bill to the House. The legislation is above and beyond what the Green Party secured in the programme for Government and demonstrates our party’s strong commitment to clean, transparent and accountable politics and elections. If we do not have elections run on fair and transparent rules, we… Continue reading
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