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Where are the IDA jobs for Tipp?
Posted on June 12, 2017 by Alan Kelly
While I very much welcome the announcement of another 400 jobs in Northern Trust for Limerick and the Mid West, I have to ask what is happening now for County Tipperary.
I hope some jobseekers from Tipperary will indeed get jobs as part of this announcement but the simple fact is that there has been little or no job announcements from the IDA for Tipperary during the term of this Government. So I have to ask is County Tipperary really a priority for this Fine Gael led Government supported by Fianna Fáil and Michael Lowry and when it suits him Mattie McGrath?
We have heard so much from this Government about their concentration on rural Ireland but I don't see any evidence of it. We have had much fanfare around the launch of the Action Plan For Rural Development but I don't see anything new happening. Besides much of the plan is work already underway so there is little if anything new in it.
Tipperary is suffering because of the policies or lack of them of this Government and their supporters in Fianna Fáil and Michael Lowry. We haven't a focus on Tipperary anymore under this charade of a Government. It's as simple as that. His is despite the best efforts of various organisations like Tipperary County Council, Invest Tipp, Jobs For Tipp, Tipperary Chamber and others.
When I was a member of Cabinet, I was able to ensure Tipperary was represented at the highest level. I also made sure the IDA delivered for County Tipperary with Amneal and First Data being prime examples of this. Even in opposition, as Jobs Spokesperson, I've delivered a platform for the IDA in the coming years to finally deliver much needed jobs in the new Sky Innovation Park site in Tipperary Town.
However, it seems definitive now that County Tipperary is no longer a priority for this current Government or their supporters in Tipperary.
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New Emergency Department in University Hospital Limerick
Posted on May 29, 2017 by Alan Kelly
I am delighted that the new Emergency Department in University Hospital Limerick has opened ahead of schedule. I fully supported CEO Collette Cowan when she made the decision to open the department today, despite there been problems with funding the department for part of 2017. It is hugely important that the new emergency department opened as soon as possible as the previous situation was unsustainable for both patients, their families and staff.
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Visitor Signs in Rearcross
Posted on May 09, 2017 by Alan Kelly
Pictured following the installation of new Visitor Signs in Rearcross following the completion of work there are Alan Kelly TD & Cllr Fiona Bonfield and with members of Rearcross Tidy Towns. Deputy Kelly when Minister announced large scale funding for Rearcross.
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Funding of €4 million for Tipperary Projects
Posted on May 02, 2017 by Alan Kelly
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Labour Party Conference in Wexford
Posted on April 24, 2017 by Alan Kelly
Group photo at the Labour Party Conference in Wexford at the weekend: Back; Pat Gill, Nan and Tom Kelly, Gus Ryan, Joe O'Donnell (Long Service Award Recipient), Tom Slattery, (Long Service Award Recipient), Kathleen Slattery, Olive Maguire and Sarah Dunne
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Launch of Darkness into Light
Posted on April 09, 2017 by Alan Kelly
Helping to launch Darkness Into Light Ballina/Killaloe last weekend with Event Organiser Mairead Kennedy.
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National Meeting of Irish Greyhound Owners & Breeders Fédération
Posted on April 04, 2017 by Alan Kelly
Pictured with Roscrea native and President of the Irish Greyhound Owners & Breeders Fédération John Moloney at their national meeting which was held in the Horse & Jockey where they voted to remove the Board of the Irish Greyhound Board
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Allocation of Funding for St Joseph's CBS Nenagh
Posted on March 20, 2017 by Alan Kelly
I am delighted to confirm that the Department of Education & Skills has approved funding for five mainstream classrooms, toilet facilities and funding for the demolition of prefabs for St. Joseph's CBS in Nenagh. This is very welcome news for the school, I am delighted for the staff, management and pupils there. St. Joseph's CBS in Nenagh is a very progressive school. In 2013 I was delighted to be in a position to officially open the €470,734.00 extension at the school. It is great to see further development taking place.
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State Must Intervene in Slivermines Land
Posted on March 13, 2017 by Alan Kelly
I beleive that the State has to intervene and invest on behalf of the people of the Silvermines in the old mining lands.
We've had some very positive developments in the Silvermines in recent times with the announcement of the Hydro Electric Project which is progressing along nicely. I've had several meetings in relation to the project in recent months and I expect there will be a further update on the progression of the project before the Summer. This is an incredible project that will supply up to 10% of the country's electricity when completed. It will provide employment and also clean up an environmental legacy.
However, we also have the rather concerning developments regarding some of the other old mining lands in the area and they need to be addressed.
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Need for more ASD classes in schools in the Nenagh area
Posted on March 13, 2017 by Alan Kelly
I have a number of parents who are struggling to get their children into an ASD class despite it being clear that this is the best choice for their children. They are willing to go to the ends of the earth in order to help their children and travel long distances to get to a designated school but even with such sacrifices there are some who cannot get a place.
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