European Commission may investigate delay in providing Mayo schemes

Fri, Dec 19, 2008

The delay in providing much-needed water and sewerage schemes in Mayo due to the Polluter Pays Principle (PPP) could soon be the subject of an investigation by the European Commission following a recent meeting between Labour's Councillor Keith Martin and Labour MEP Proinsias De Rossa.

Concessions successfully achieved on Lisbon Treaty—Flynn

Fri, Dec 19, 2008

The Taoiseach Brian Cowen TD and the Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin TD have achieved a number of concessions on issues in the Lisbon Treaty that caused people in Mayo concern, according to Fianna Fáil TD Beverley Flynn.

Decentralisation to Charlestown moves a step closer - Calleary

Fri, Dec 19, 2008

The advertisement for applications from contractors who wish to be considered for works at the decentralised offices of the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs in Charlestown has been welcomed by the Mayo Fianna Fáil TD, Dara Calleary.

Labour want Campbell reinstated

Fri, Dec 19, 2008

The Labour Party in Mayo has called for a united political campaign in the county town to lobby the Minister for the Environment on behalf of Councillor Noel Campbell. Cllr Campbell has been precluded from contesting next year’s local elections due to a rule that bars certain civil service grades from political office.

Campbell to resign council seat in January

Fri, Dec 19, 2008

Sinn Féin’s sole member on Castlebar Town Council, Councillor Noel Campbell, is to resign his seat after the authority’s January monthly meeting.

Enda Kenny to raise Dáil question about Tourmakeady school

Fri, Dec 19, 2008

Fine Gael Leader Enda Kenny TD is to raise the question of the requirement for a preparation room for science experiments being made available in Coláiste Muire, Tourmakeady.

Smoking ban prosecutions highlighted by Ring

Fri, Dec 19, 2008

A total of 22 prosecutions have been brought so far this year for breaches of the smoking ban, the Fine Gael Spokesperson for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Deputy Michael Ring, has learned.

MEP Higgins calls for National Internship Strategy to be developed

Fri, Dec 19, 2008

Fine Gael MEP for the North West Jim Higgins has called on the Irish Government to draw up a national strategy to create and regulate internship positions for young workers. Mr Higgins believes that it is vital for the future of our economy that young workers are well trained and experienced.

When is a charity not a charity ask Fine Gael

Fri, Dec 19, 2008

Given the importance of sport from a public health and quality of life perspective the decision of the Government to attempt to pass legislation to remove charitable status from sporting organisations is all the more bizarre, according to Westport Town Councillor Peter Flynn.