Archive for August, 2010

Deputy Noel Coonan has welcomed the news that last Friday’s deadline for receiving applications under the Warmer Homes Scheme has been extended. Due to a large demand for the scheme, no closing date has been decided for acceptance of forms. The local Fine Gael TD said North Tipperary people can still apply by ringing his

Long Charlies pub in Nenagh was packed last Friday night for the live countdown to the launch of Deputy Noel Coonan’s new website noelcoonan.com. Local band Gin N’ Juice provided lively entertainment and a draw took place for tickets to see Guns N’ Roses in the o2 accompanied with a nights accommodation in D4 Hotels,

The launch of Deputy Noel Coonan’s new website will take place next Friday 27th in Long Charlie’s Pub, Nenagh with an opportunity on the night to win tickets to Guns N’ Roses and accommodation following the gig in D4 Hotels, Dublin. The event will include food and music from the new, up-and-coming band ‘Gin &

Deputy Noel Coonan said this Government has a lot to answer for as it fails disastrously to successfully administer this year’s Back to School Clothing and Footwear Scheme and as a result is driving North Tipperary parents to moneylenders. Last year, there was a huge delay in payments causing undue hardship to parents and the

Bus Eireann’s Birr to Limerick Service is Safe

August 24th, 2010 by Noel Coonan

Deputy Noel Coonan and Nenagh Area Councillor Ger Darcy have welcomed Bus Eireann’s decision to retain the Birr to Limerick service on weekdays. Bus Eireann had been reviewing the route in recent times because of low levels of customer support but Deputy Coonan received assurances today that the route is safe. Deputy Coonan said: “It’s

Deputy Noel Coonan has expressed deep concern for North Tipperary’s economy following the news that Kelly’s of Fantane is to shed 100 jobs in the coming months. The local Fine Gael TD said this Government is failing desperately to preserve jobs and this is the second devastating blow to hit North Tipperary’s economy in one

Deputy Noel Coonan’s Website Launch Party!

August 20th, 2010 by Noel Coonan

The launch of Deputy Noel Coonan’s website will take place in Long Charlie’s Pub on 27th August, 2010, at 9.30pm. The night will include food, music from the new, up-and-coming band Gin & Juice and a raffle for tickets to Guns N’ Roses and one nights stay in Dublin 4 Hotel. Guaranteed to be a

Following the announcement that the Liam Carroll Transport Group is to cease trading in Thurles with the loss of 39 jobs, Deputy Noel Coonan said Government policies are continuing to crush North Tipperary businesses and expressed regret with the workers and families affected by the closure. Deputy Coonan commented: “Government policies created by Fianna Fáil

Deputy Noel Coonan has sharply criticised the recently announced 5% hike in electricity costs as “another assault on the most hard-pressed in North Tipperary and nationwide”. The local Fine Gael TD empathised with numerous lobby groups who strongly voiced their resistance to this hike and to the news that Energy Minister Eamon Ryan is to