Fine Gael TD, Noel Coonan, has urged small businesses in Co. Tipperary who have been refused credit by the banks to apply to the Government’s new Microfinance Scheme which is open for business from Monday 1st October. Deputy Coonan said: “The €90 million Scheme was launched last week by the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and

Noel Coonan TD said the decision to treat patients with emergency cardiology/medical problems in Limerick Regional Hospital is based on providing the best care for patients who need it most and is not a retrograde step for Nenagh General Hospital. The Fine Gael TD said this move is part of a reconfiguration process of our

Local TD Noel Coonan has welcomed confirmation that Environment Minister Phil Hogan will review the suspension of funding to local authorities pending an improved performance in the collection of the Household Charge. “I was one of many Fine Gael TDs who put pressure on Minister Hogan to revisit the suspension of funding and this review

Local TD Noel Coonan has welcomed the announcement that high speed quality broadband will be made available to every home and business nationally as part of a new plan launched today (Thursday). “Despite our financial restraints, the Government has invested in ‘Delivering a Connected Society – A National Broadband Plan for Ireland’.  This initiative will

Local Fine Gael TD Noel Coonan has welcomed the news that refurbishment works will take place on accommodation blocks at Templemore’s Garda College. The OPW has appointed a Design Team to prepare tender documentation for the remedial works necessary to meet current fire safety standards and it is envisaged that tenders for this project will

Noel Coonan TD has contacted AIB Regional Manager Eddie Buckley following the announcement that five branches are to close in the constituency and has asked him to rethink his decision to reduce the network of branches in Tipperary. Deputy Coonan discussed with Mr Buckley what other cost saving measures could be implemented in order to

Local Fine Gael TD Noel Coonan has received confirmation from the HSE that a contractor has been appointed and work will start on Borrisokane’s Day Care Centre this June. A total of €1.25million has been allocated for the project and €900,00 of this amount will be spent advancing the facility this year. Commenting on the

Fine Gael North Tipperary/South Offaly TD Noel Coonan has reiterated that the closing date for registration to pay the €100 household charge is 31st March. Deputy Coonan urged all those in North Tipperary and South Offaly not to miss the deadline which is fast approaching.   “Property owners are required pay €100 by 31st March.

Fine Gael TD Noel Coonan today contacted Minister for Communications Pat Carey TD asking him to clarify the situation regarding the sale of Lisheen Mines. Newspaper reports suggested that owner Anglo American is putting huge pressure on Minister Pat Carey to finally approve the mining company’s planned sale of Lisheen Mines before the dissolution of the

Deputy Noel Coonan said the dispute on the M7 Castletown/Nenagh stretch has been resolved clearing the way for the opening of the final section next Wednesday. The local Fine Gael TD welcomed the news saying: “The blockade has been lifted, sub-contractors have been part-paid and as a result plans are in train for the section