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€600,000 for South Tipp Smarter Travel Projects

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Alan Kelly

I’m thrilled to note that since my time in office over €600,000 has been allocated to projects in South Tipperary as part of the Smarter Travel Initiative. This funding provides a small boost for the local economy and encourages cycling and walking and more sustainable transport.

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Tipperary is one of the counties that has benefited greatly from the jobs initiative.

The funding forms part of a €2 million national package for smarter travel measures.

Permanent link | Categories: EnvironmentTransportSmarter travelAlan Kelly

ROAMING FEES TO BE SLASHED IN EUROPE THIS WEEK

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Alan Kelly

Roaming Charges
Roaming Charges

This Thursday will see yet another reduction in roaming charges for Irish customers when travelling in Europe. Hopefully this will end the shameful practice of mobile phone companies giving 'bill shock' to their customers.

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Permanent link | Categories: CommunicationsConsumer AffairsForeign & European AffairsAlan Kelly MEPLabour PartyEuropean ParliamentMobile Phone RoamingchargesreductionEuropean CommissionroamingVodafoneO2travelholidaysbill shock

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