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SCHOOL UNIFORM ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR FAMILIES

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:42:48 +0000

Eligible families who are planning for the next school year should be aware of the available assistance with Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance. Parents may need to spread the cost of returning to school over the summer but …... Continue reading »

FUNDING FOR KILMAINHAMWOOD

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:13:00 +0000

I warmly welcome the news that Meath County Council have allocated €18000 of funding towards the provision of footpaths outside Kilmainhamwood Church. Following representations made to me by locals, I contacted the Area Engineer fully …... Continue reading »

Strategy of Neglect: New material uploaded

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:00:13 +0000

Strategy of Neglect article in Drogheda Indo. http://www.julianstown.com/files/Archive/2000/2008/080625_DI_Old_Mill.pdf. Letter from Thomas Byrne. http://www.julianstown.com/files/Archive/2000/2008/080530_from_ThomasByrne.pdf.... Continue reading »

ROAD SAFETY AT OLDBRIDGE

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 10:16:38 +0000

I am calling on Meath County Council to address road safety issues at The Obelisk Bridge, Oldbridge. Following numerous representations made by me by concerned locals, I have written to Meath County Council, requesting that the Council …... Continue reading »

At least Meath East has sense!

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 09:54:53 +0000

Thanks to the team which worked so hard. It shows up in the figures. My target was 65% Yes, but it was not possible to buck the national trend. This does not take from the hard work put in by all the team in all parts of the …... Continue reading »

libertas

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 09:59:24 +0000

I just rang their number after getting a leaflet in the door. I got through to “the Ganley Group of Companies”. Weird or wha?!... Continue reading »

Meath East Fianna Fail

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 09:59:22 +0000

Just to thank the organization for the superb effort put in leafletting, canvassing, “churchgating”, postering and sheer committment to the party, to the country and to Ireland's future in Europe. You are the best there is.... Continue reading »

Lisbon Treaty

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 15:50:26 +0000

In my former life, I was a solicitor specializing in EU Law. I have read the Lisbon Treaty inside out and have a very good knowledge of it. So if any of my constituents have any particular queries about it, will you please email them to …... Continue reading »

LISBON – SOME ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 15:50:24 +0000

1. Will Ireland's low corporate tax rate be affected? Absolutely not. We keep our veto in this important area. The independent Referendum Commission has confirmed this. So have IBEC and a host of business organisations. …... Continue reading »

NEW FLEXIBUS SERVICE FROM BELLEWSTOWN

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 18 May 2008 22:46:51 +0000

I welcome the news that Flexibus have just begun a new Shopping service bus route from Bellewstown to Drogheda, from Friday, May 16. The bus will also serve Grennanstown, Ardcath, Clonalvey and Stamullen. …... Continue reading »

TOURISM BOOST AT BOYNE SITE

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 08 May 2008 19:58:49 +0000

I was delighted to welcome An Taoiseach Bertie Ahern on his second last day in office, back to Meath East for the official opening of the Battle of the Boyne site which will open to the public on May 10. …... Continue reading »

REVIEW OF SITE FOR SLANE PLAYGROUND

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 06 May 2008 17:19:57 +0000

I have asked Meath County Council to review their decision to designate Crann Dara Brae as the preferred location for the new playground for the village. I have received numerous representations from residents in Crann Dara Brae and …... Continue reading »

ROAD SAFETY MEASURES IN STAMULLEN

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:30:04 +0000

I am seeking Meath County Council to address road safety issues on Main Street, Stamullen. Following representations made to me by concerned local residents, I wrote to the Road Safety Officer in Meath County Council asking him to take …... Continue reading »

SUBMISSION ON SPEED LIMITS

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:46:39 +0000

I have made a submission to Meath County Council on speed limits in the County following a review by the Council. I made the submission following concerns raised to me by residents for road safety. In my submission I have requested that …... Continue reading »

PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY IN NORTH MEATH

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 11:00:24 +0000

Following concerns raised to me by members of the public about the quality of the water supply in Moynalty and Ballinaclose, I have contacted Meath County Council in relation to this serious matter. The Council tell me that they have …... Continue reading »

NEW BUS SERVICE FOR CARLANSTOWN

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 14:44:13 +0000

I am delighted to announce that Bus Eireann have been granted a licence by the Department of Transport to operate the Bailieboro to Dublin Route 108 service via Carlanstown. This is great news for the travelling public in Carlanstown …... Continue reading »

Thanks Bertie for Everything

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:23:20 +0000

I admit I shed a tear or two this morning and a number of people have made emotional phone calls to my office this morning. All I can say is thanks for everything Bertie. I wouldn't have been selected as a Dail candidate, …... Continue reading »

STAMULLEN - GORMANSTON ROAD

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 12:01:14 +0000

Following numerous representations from local residents about the Gormanston Road, I have been in touch with the contractor Liffey Developments who have informed me that the date for final repair of the road will start on 31 March next …... Continue reading »

NEW REGIONAL HOSPITAL

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 20:57:20 +0000

The HSE has not yet received the final report of The Health Partnership, the firm of management consultants appointed by the HSE to carry out the location study. The Health Partnership is still in the process of finalising its report. …... Continue reading »

GAELSCOIL APPROVED BY AN BORD PLEANALA

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 11:58:51 +0000

I am delighted by the decision today of An Bord Pleanala to grant planning permission to Gaelscoil An Bhradan Feasa. I pay tribute to all the hard work put in by Principal Siobhan Ni Dhuil and Committee members. …... Continue reading »