Posted on February 26th, 2010 by admin
Kilkenny, 26 February 2010
Green Party T.D. for Carlow/Kilkenny, Mary White, has paid tribute to staff at Kilkenny’s train station after the station won the ‘Best Leinster station’ award at yesterday’s Irish Rail Best Station Awards.
Commenting on the award the Green Party Deputy Leader said: “Congratulations to all staff at the station on winning this award. It is clear from this public endorsement (2,000 people voted in the competition) that the… Continue reading
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Posted on February 24th, 2010 by admin
The following Dáil speech was given by Mary White T.D. on Wednesday, February 24th, during a Private Member’s debate on unemployment:
Deputy Mary Alexandra White: I am delighted to speak on this Private Members’ motion. We on this side of the House have made difficult decisions in the budgets to try to stabilise the economy and the public finances. There have been difficult decisions made regarding the reform of the regulatory… Continue reading
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Posted on February 24th, 2010 by admin
The following Dáil speech was given by Mary White T.D. on Wednesday, February 24th, during the 2nd stage debate on the Road Traffic Bill (2009):
Deputy Mary Alexandra White: First, let us give credit where credit is due. There has been a significant reduction in road deaths in this country in recent years and the Road Safety Authority and the Department of Transport deserve credit for some of this. The introduction… Continue reading
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Posted on February 19th, 2010 by admin
Carlow, 19 February 2010
Green Party T.D. for Carlow/Kilkenny, Mary White, has welcomed the news that the fairtrade status of Carlow town is to be renewed.
Speaking ahead of Fairtrade fortnight, which runs from February 22nd to March 7th, the Green Party Deputy Leader said: “I’m delighted with the news that Carlow Town’s status as a fairtrade town is to be renewed. The fair trade movement is about promoting the production of… Continue reading
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Posted on February 16th, 2010 by admin
Carlow, 16 February 2010
Green Party T.D. for Carlow/Kilkenny, Mary White, has welcomed the news that the Department of Education has approved the project for a new school for Bennekerry National School going to tender.
Commenting on the announcement from the Minister for Education this afternoon, which forms part of the €579 million school building programme for 2010, the Green Party Deputy Leader said: “I am delighted with the announcement that Bennekerry… Continue reading
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Posted on February 11th, 2010 by admin
Thursday, 11 February 2010
Green Party T.D. for Carlow/Kilkenny, Mary White, has welcomed the announcement of reforms to politicians’ expenses, and also the latest energy use figures for the Oireachtas.
On the issue of a new expenses regime for Oireachtas members, the Green Party Deputy Leader said: “At long last reforms have been announced regarding politicians and expenses. The Green Party was the first party to call for such reforms and… Continue reading
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