New Service will Prioritise Passport Applications in Three Days
July 23rd, 2010 by Noel Coonan
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 Welcomes New Speech & Language Therapist Appointed to Roscrea
July 20th, 2010 by Noel Coonan
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
Young Fine Gael AGM a success – Delegates from across the Country come to Roscrea
July 19th, 2010 by Noel Coonan
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
Responding to Deputy Máire Hoctor’s comment
July 19th, 2010 by Noel Coonan
“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
Government Spends More Than €80,000 on Changing Department Titles
July 15th, 2010 by Noel Coonan
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
Innovation Vouchers for food Co’s all very well but no substitute for desperately needed capital
July 15th, 2010 by Noel Coonan
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
3,693 People Waiting Decision on Application for Carer’s Allowance – Deputy Noel Coonan
July 8th, 2010 by Noel Coonan
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
Mobile Phone Text Messages Have Potential to Improve Crisis Warning Systems to Help Emergency Response in Tipp North-Noel Coonan TD
July 7th, 2010 by Noel Coonan
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
Government’s Job Plan is Defunct with 426 Additional People Joining the Dole in June – Deputy Noel Coonan
July 7th, 2010 by Noel Coonan
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
Templemore’s Flood Relief Scheme is ‘Firmly on Track’ – Deputy Noel Coonan
July 5th, 2010 by Noel Coonan
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