Posted on January 27th, 2010 by admin
Wednesday, 27 January 2010
Green Party T.D. for Carlow/Kilkenny, Mary White, has attended an EU Parliament Petitions Committee plenary session this afternoon, which has conducted another hearing into the case of Dan Brennan’s farm.
Speaking after this afternoon’s plenary session in Brussels, the Green Party Deputy Leader said: “I’m delighted to have been here in Brussels at the Petitions Committee hearing, and to have supported my constituent, Dan Brennan, as the… Continue reading
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Posted on January 26th, 2010 by admin
The following Dáil speech was given by Mary White T.D. on Tuesday, January 26th, during the 2nd stage debate on the Industrial Relations Bill (2009):
Deputy Mary Alexandra White: I welcome this Bill, which represents an important and quite speedy resolution of issues regarding registered employment agreements and employment regulation orders, and the High Court. It is better for the Government to pre-empt any possible challenges to the work and remit… Continue reading
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Posted on January 22nd, 2010 by admin
Carlow, 22 January 2010
Green Party T.D. for Carlow/Kilkenny, Mary White, has castigated those who have criticised the planning policies of her colleague, EWhite slams opponents of sustainable planning reformsnvironment Minister John Gormley, saying those who are criticising Green policies in Government to prevent a repeat of the mistakes of the boom years are now trying to drag us back into the mire.
Commenting on recent criticisms by Carlow councillors of Minister… Continue reading
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Posted on January 18th, 2010 by admin
Carlow, 18 January 2010
Green Party T.D. for Carlow/Kilkenny, Mary White, has congratulated Carlow County Council for their sterling work during the big freeze and has urged the Council to ensure that flooding problems in Tullow and other problem areas like Clonegal and Corrabut Gap are dealt with speedily.
Speaking today the Green Party Deputy Leader said: “This is a very difficult time for the Council and I know that staff… Continue reading
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Posted on January 18th, 2010 by admin
Monday, 18 January 2010
Green Party T.D. for Carlow/Kilkenny, Mary White, has welcomed the Minister for Health’s announcement that the HPV vaccine for cervical cancer will be implemented this year.
Commenting on the Minister’s announcement last week, the Green Party Deputy Leader said: “Cervical cancer is diagnosed in approximately 200-300 women in Ireland each year. Whilst the Government has increased its efforts to combat this form of cancer over the past two… Continue reading
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Posted on January 8th, 2010 by admin
New investigation needed; accountability for failings also necessary
Kilkenny, 08 January 2010
Green Party T.D. for Carlow/Kilkenny, Mary White, has said she is bitterly disappointed at the report produced by the Department of Agriculture today into the problems of ill-thrift, stunted growth and poor milk yield on the farm of Dan Brennan in Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny.
Commenting on the report, which was published today, the Green Party Deputy Leader said: “For… Continue reading
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