Enda Kenny, or whoever is the Taoiseach must be very strident in their negotiations on the future of the EU and even propose a referendum here in Ireland before ay…
Proper planning needs to be put in place if it is true that that a number of smaller health centres in Ballaghaderreen, Strokestown and Elphin are to close due to…
The news that Minister Simon Coveney is to extend the Vacant Property Scheme to the whole country is very welcome and it is something that I proposed in the discussions…
Over the last few weeks with the rain we have had is a reminder to all politicians once again of the torture that the people went through on the Rivers…
Once again this week I have been in contact with the Department to see if there is funding for the ‘forgotten farmer’ and now they saying that they cannot take…
The EPA report on the quality of our private drinking water this week shows once again that Government must act now on the proper funding of Group Water Schemes and…
While the statistics for burglaries nationwide are down, there is still a significant threat from gangs who target rural Ireland and the Government must do far more to demonstrate that…
Any plans to ban the use of diesel vehicles in Dublin and other major cities and to introduce additional taxes on diesel vehicles might appease our friends in the EU…
The Repair To Lease Scheme announced by the Government today is welcome and anything that will lead to the rejuvenation of rural areas is a positive development. This is something…
The need for immediate action to be taken on the issue of high seed broadband access in rural areas and in the West of Ireland in particular is highlighted in…