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White welcomes €11m in social housing funding for Carlow

Posted on April 30th, 2009 by admin

Green Party TD for Carlow/Kilkenny Mary White has welcomed the Department of the Environment allocation of over €11m in funding for social housing provisions in Carlow.

Commenting on the funding announcement from the Minister this afternoon the Green Party Deputy Leader said: “Even in this difficult financial time for the public

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White welcomes €18m in social housing funding for Kilkenny

Posted on April 30th, 2009 by admin

has welcomed the Department of the Environment allocation of over €18m in funding to Kilkenny’s local authorities for social housing.

Commenting on the funding announcement from the Minister this afternoon the Green Party Deputy Leader said: “Even in these difficult fiscal times the Government is providing significant funding for social housing in Kilkenny and I warmly welcome that. This funding encompasses social housing, traveller accommodation

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Green Party TD Supports Retention Of St. Bridget’s Ward in St. Patrick’s Hospital Waterford

Posted on April 30th, 2009 by admin

Green Party TD for Carlow/Kilkenny Mary White T.D. has urged the HSE to rethink its plans to close St. Bridget’s Ward in St. Patrick’s Hospital Waterford.

Deputy White said: “St. Bridget’s Ward is the only public gerontology unit in Waterford for women. I would very much like to see it survive as an integral part of medical services in Waterford City. I also

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Dáil speech by Mary White T.D. during Private Member’s debate on State infrastructural investment

Posted on April 29th, 2009 by admin

The following Dáil speech was given by Mary White T.D. on Wednesday, April 30th, during a Private Member’s debate on State infrastructural investment:

Deputy Mary Alexandra White: I am happy to speak this evening on the importance of sustained and increased infrastructural investment in the green economy. Speakers from all sides of the House mentioned the great economic potential for this country from tapping into the… Continue reading

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White welcomes improved pedestrian safety near Freshford Health Centre

Posted on April 29th, 2009 by admin

Kilkenny, 29 April 2009

Green Party TD for Carlow/Kilkenny, Mary White, has welcomed progress in ensuring visitors to the Freshford Health Centre can cross the road safely.

Commenting on the recent erection of signs indicating the Health Centre’s proximity, and on the full functionality of the new zebra-crossing, the Green Party Deputy Leader said: “Since the tragic death of an elderly lady whilst walking to the centre a few years ago… Continue reading

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€140,000 in funding for Kilkenny’s homeless and family support services welcomed by White

Posted on April 29th, 2009 by admin

Green Party TD for Carlow/Kilkenny, Mary White, has welcomed the Government’s allocation of €72,000 for Kilkenny’s homeless, and €70,000 for the South-East Regional Drugs Task Force.

Commenting on the funding news from the Departments of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs and the Department of the Environment the Green Party Deputy Leader said: “I’m delighted with this news for Kilkenny and for those who work and benefit from the Good Shepherd Centre… Continue reading

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