Posted on May 29th, 2009 by admin
Green Party T.D. for Carlow/Kilkenny, Mary White, has welcomed the news that implementation of the Cycle to Work scheme - which gives a financial incentive to employees to purchase a bike for cycling to work - is now being fully implemented in the public sector.
Commenting on the news that the scheme is now fully operational for civil servants, teachers, nurses and others in the public sector the Green Party Deputy… Continue reading
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Posted on May 29th, 2009 by admin
Green Party T.D. for Carlow/Kilkenny, Mary White, has said she welcomes the Government’s approach to dealing with the implications of the Ryan Report and issues of redress concerning the eighteen religious orders.
The Green Party Deputy Leader said: “As the nation continues to absorb and reflect on the enormity of the Ryan Report’s findings, and what it reveals about the gross activities which occurred in educational institutions over decades. Yesterday saw… Continue reading
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Posted on May 27th, 2009 by admin
The following Dail speech was given by Mary White T.D. on Wednesday, May 27th, during a Private Member’s debate on the Government’s new free pre-school year in early childhood care and education:
Deputy Mary Alexandra White: The area of child care and preschooling for young children is a hugely important public policy issue. The scheme the Government now is introducing is very positive and reflects an enormous commitment… Continue reading
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Posted on May 26th, 2009 by admin
Green Party deputy leader Mary White has called on the Government to declare a national day of remembrance for those who have suffered abuse in this
country.
Commenting on the aftermath of the Ryan Report of the Commission into Child Abuse Deputy White said: “Finding a way to bring closure to this sorry episode in our history must be above politics. Whilst we hope that the religious congregations will revisit the 2002… Continue reading
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Posted on May 26th, 2009 by admin
Tuesday, 26 May 2009
Green Party T.D. for Carlow/Kilkenny, Mary White, has welcomed comments made by Minister of State at the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, John Curran, TD, regarding the current review of the Community Scheme for Older People, which has provided security and safety supports for senior citizens in recent years.
Commenting on Minister Curran’s statement to the Oireachtas Arts, Sports, Tourism, Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs Select… Continue reading
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Posted on May 22nd, 2009 by admin
Kilkenny, 22 May 2009
Green Party T.D. for Carlow/Kilkenny, Mary White, has welcomed the Department of the Environment’s green light for Kilkenny County Council’s proposal to accept a tender for construction of a new fire station at Castlecomer.
Commenting on the news that approval is being issued for the €1m facility, which is being fully grant aided by the Department of the Environment the Green Party Deputy Leader Mary White said: “I’m… Continue reading
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