Figures released to Deputy Noel Coonan show there are 57,516 passport applications waiting to be processed in Dublin and Cork passport offices but a new service has been introduced to prioritise applications for people with immediate travel plans within three days. “Passport applications with absolute proof of travel are now guaranteed to be processed within

Deputy Noel Coonan has warmly welcomed last week’s appointment of a full-time Speech and Language therapist to Roscrea. The therapist is based Cré House and will cater for a large demand for such services in Roscrea and its environs. “This post has been vacant since last February and I’m happy to see the position filled

A vibrant and lively AGM of North Tipperary Young Fine Gael (YFG) took place last Friday night in Phelan’s Market House, Roscrea where it was passionately agreed that a young person is “doing the most patriotic thing you can do by joining a political party”. Deputy Noel Coonan and Sean Kelly MEP addressed the gathering

“As the unemployment situation continues to worsen in North Tipperary with dole figures reaching 7,551 it makes sense that Fine Gael would adjust our already existing policies to effectively address the changing economic climate which is witnessing the destruction of our small to medium sized businesses. I feel that Deputy Hoctor would be better placed

Press Release Figures revealed to Deputy Noel Coonan show this Government will spend more than €80,000 on rebranding Department titles following March’s cabinet reshuffle which re-configured some Departments. The North Tipperary Fine Gael TD said this is an “unnecessary expenditure to be incurring at a time when we are experiencing the worst global recession of

Fine Gael TD Noel Coonan today (Thursday) said the announcement of €5,000 Innovation Vouchers for food businesses is a step in the right direction but the real need for companies nationwide, including those in North Tipperary, is capital. “This mentoring solution and the voucher system is all well and good and a step in the

Information released to Deputy Noel Coonan has shown that 3,693 people nationwide are awaiting decisions on their applications for Carer’s Allowance. Of those, 151 carers are residing in Tipperary. The Fine Gael TD said it’s unacceptable to leave people who provide such a valuable service waiting in limbo and this Government must urgently allocate more

HOUSES OF THE OIREACHTAS MEDIA RELEASE Mobile phone text messages could help to improve early warning systems to ensure that the public and emergency services are better prepared for natural disasters, extreme weather events or unpredictable catastrophes, a report by the Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources has said today. Tipp North TD

Deputy Noel Coonan said North Tipperary is witnessing record unemployment with an additional 426 people signing on during the month of June. The local Fine Gael TD said this Government, and the Deputies who support it in North Tipperary, are failing miserably to create jobs and stem the worrying tide of unemployment. “An astounding 4,229

Deputy Noel Coonan has received assurances from the Office of Public Works that Templemore’s flood relief scheme is “firmly on track” and the scheme will start in early 2011. A ground survey is complete and tendering for the main site investigation contract is to commence shortly. Proposed works include the construction of new walls and