Archive for November, 2011

Following the publication of Action Plan for jobs to address the employment crisis by Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Jobs Minister Richard Bruton, Deputy Noel Coonan is calling on North Tipperary County Council to step up to the mark and reduce development charges for small businesses. Noel Coonan TD believes job creation in the country must

Coonan Welcomes Reduction in Garda Vetting Time

November 28th, 2011 by Noel Coonan

Noel Coonan TD has welcomed the news that the average waiting time for the Garda Vetting procedure has fallen from ten to five weeks. Justice Minister Alan Shatter has confirmed the reduction which was made possible by the appointment of 20 temporary staff to the Garda Vetting Unit. “This is welcome news for people who

Deputy Noel Coonan has welcomed the news that grant assistance of €1.29 million has been approved for proposals to carry out extensive water mains rehabilitation works in the Thurles area under the Water Conservation Stage 3 contract. The local Fine Gael TD welcomed the investment in the Thurles area saying “it is part of the

Fine Gael Deputy Noel Coonan said Health Minister James Reilly gave a strong commitment to improving matters at the Community Hospital of the Assumption at a private meeting last week. A delegation from the hospital also attended the same meeting which was arranged by Deputy Coonan. Speaking after the discussion Deputy Coonan said: “The meeting

North Tipperary Projects Included in HSE Capital Plan

November 14th, 2011 by Noel Coonan

Deputy Noel Coonan has welcomed the news that Borrisokane’s Day Care Centre has been included in the HSE Capital Plan 2011-2015 which was published last week. Other important projects included in the plan are ambulance services at Nenagh and Thurles and two new theatres at Nenagh Hospital. “This is very positive news for North Tipperary