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Council Commits to Repairing Roads In Kilnaboy

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 17:43:34 +0000

Tony Killeen has received assurances form Clare County Council that it intends carrying out repairs on roads adversely affected by works on the Kilnaboy Group Water Scheme. In a written response to a representation by the local TD on …... Continue reading »

Slurry Spreading Deadline In Clare Is Extended Following Recent …

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 22:55:13 +0000

According to Tony Killeen TD, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, ‘The measure applies to farmers in REPS 2 and REPS 3 who are required to have spread all the slurry produced during the winter housing …... Continue reading »

Killeen Welcomes Funding Boost For County Clare’s Road Infrastructure

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 21:41:30 +0000

Tony Killeen has said that this week’s Government allocation to Clare County Council of funds worth almost EUR380k would lead to significant improvements in County Clare’s road infrastructure. Under the 2008 CLÁR Programme, …... Continue reading »

Adhmhaidin: Dé Céadaoin 25 Meitheamh 2008

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:49:44 +0000

An tAire Stáit Iascaireachta Tony Killeen ag caint faoi thoradh chruinniú mullaigh iascaireachta a bhí san Eoraip inné. Glacadh le córas nua feitheoireachta, le dul i ngleic le hiomportáil mí-dhleathach éisc & socraíodh go mbeadh níos …... Continue reading »

Bioenergy 2008 Event

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 21:49:48 +0000

Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food with responsibility for fisheries and forestry, Mr. Tony Killeen…... Continue reading »

Nuacht a hAon: Dé Céadaoin 11 Meitheamh 2008

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 10:15:15 +0000

Nuacht Náisiúnta, Idirnáisiúnta & Gaeltachta; Eoin Ó Murchú ag caint faoi agóid an cheardchumann IMPACT & an HSE; An tAire Stát Tony Killeen ag caint faoi agóid na nIascairí, Caitlín Mhic Aoidh ag labhairt as Cloch na Caoillte i …... Continue reading »

Adhmhaidin: Dé hAoine 06 Meitheamh 2008

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 15:50:14 +0000

An tIascaire Hugo Boyle & an Teachta Dála Tony Killeen ag caint faoi agóid a bhí ag na n-iascairí taobh amuigh den Dáil inné.... Continue reading »

Fishermen to Hold Demonstration at Ports & Dáil Eireann

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 21:40:18 +0000

Minister Brendan Smith TD and Minister of State Tony Killeen TD must act fast from Ireland’s perspective & secondly via the EU Maritime Affairs Commissioner & the wider European perspective, too many factors have grouped together on the …... Continue reading »

Expansion For Taxi Services At Shannon Airport

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 24 May 2008 00:24:33 +0000

Tony Killeen has welcomed the news that the level of taxi services operating at Shannon Airport are to be expanded. The Junior Agriculture Minister this week received confirmation from the Airport Director that additional permits will …... Continue reading »

Minister Killeen Statement On The Late Dr. Patrick Hillery

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 15:10:21 +0000

Junior Minister and County Clare Fianna Fail TD Tony Killeen said that the people of Clare could be rightly proud of Dr. Patrick Hillery's long and distinguished career. “Along with his outstanding Ministerial career in four separate …... Continue reading »

Public Asked For Input Into New Heritage Plan for County Clare

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:45:42 +0000

The event will include addresses by Junior Environment and Energy Minister Tony Killeen and John Gittins of the Cheshire Landscape Trust, along with representatives of various community organisations from across Clare. …... Continue reading »

Flood Relief Plan For Ennis

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 18:44:28 +0000

Tony Killeen has welcomed the announcement that the Office of Public Works (OPW) has placed a contract for the Civil Engineering Works associated with the River Fergus Upper (Ennis) Flood Relief Scheme. …... Continue reading »

Killeen Announces EUR5.5m To Improve Clare Rural Water Supplies

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 18:01:58 +0000

Mr Tony Killeen TD, Minister of State for Environment and Energy, today announced that Clare had received an allocation of EUR5.5m under the 2008 Rural Water Programme. Speaking in Claregalway, where he launched his Department’s annual …... Continue reading »

Movement On Ballyvaughan Sewerage Scheme

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 17:58:44 +0000

Tony Killeen today confirmed that the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, has expressed its intention to shortly grant a Foreshore Licence for Ballyvaughan. According to the North Clare TD, the issuing of the licence will …... Continue reading »

Fire station opens

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 12:01:38 +0000

A new state-of-the-art fire station was officially opened in Clifden last Friday by Tony Killeen.... Continue reading »

Sports Funding Made Available To Local Organisations

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 23:11:54 +0000

Tony Killeen (left) has urged local sports and voluntary organisations to apply for funding under the annual Sports Capital Programme. The Minister said that the 2008 Programme, details of which were announced this week, offers valuable …... Continue reading »

Tony Killeen cautions about giving pets for Christmas

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 22:52:53 +0000

In a timely message for the festive season, Minister of State and Clare Fianna F…... Continue reading »

Now Then: pod digging - Tony Killeen TD on Shannon

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 00:28:47 +0000

Now: press release from minister of state Tony Killeen TD … I suppose that Shannon is under threat and some of them will be doing that for political reasons” Tony Killeen TD this MP3 is not flash playable as it is chip’ed... Continue reading »

Labour Affairs Minister says lack of phone coverage in an area is unacceptable

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 10:44:00 +0000

Labour Affairs Minister says lack of phone coverage in an area is unacceptable February 15, 2007 at 11:44 am Â· Filed under kerry_news Minister for Labour Affairs and Clare TD, Tony Killeen says having neither landline nor mobile phone coverage in an area is unacceptable. This follows Monday’s work place accident at Moll’s Gap where a Kerry... Continue reading »

Typical Bertie shystering

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 09 Feb 2007 17:32:35 +0000

Of course Bertie won’t condemn Tony Killeen’s valiant efforts to help us avoid a prison-overcrowding problem like that facing John Reid-all-about-it over at the Home Office. How could he? This is, after all, the Taoiseach who was so eager to see the killers of Jerry McCabe wandering free from Castlerea Prison, and the Taoiseach who understands... Continue reading »

Hurrah. January’s nearly over

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 22:01:10 +0000

One of the Most Interesting on Flickr this week. From SeÃ±or Codo’s collection. One of the best headlines I’ve seen on a rag for some time. This one’s from the London evening freesheet, thelondonpaper. Pig Farmer: Serial Murder Claims “Hogwash”. Bet you this guy is cussing his luck that he doesn’t have Tony Killeen as his local representative.... Continue reading »

Killeen meets with Lynch family

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 28 Jan 2007 21:25:05 +0000

Tony Killeen met the family of Robert Lynch today to apologise in person for a letter seeking the release of the man convicted of Mr Lynch’s murder.... Continue reading »

Clientelism

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 28 Jan 2007 11:53:38 +0000

Clientelism gone Mad My favourite broadcaster beyond doubt is Marian Finnucane precisely because she is easy on the ear, intelligent, understanding, and empathetic and has a marvellously sincere style of questioning her guests. Also she is a brilliant listener. Maybe this is her most important quality. In short she is entertainment and... Continue reading »

Ahern dismisses calls for Killeen resignation

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 14:37:10 +0000

The Taoiseach has dismissed calls for the resignation of Tony Killeen over the row about representations for the early release of a convicted murderer.... Continue reading »

It wasn’t me! Politician claims ignorance, shock.

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 10:23:58 +0000

I watched Mrs Lynch, mother of mudered Rob Lynch taking on the news last night and honest to God, her anger, tears and broken heart nearly made me cry. This poor woman said she was not going to accept Minsiter of State Tony Kileen’s ridiculous statement that he didn’t know or hadn’t personally signed off on a letter asking for the early release of... Continue reading »