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News Archives for February, 2009

23 February, 2009

Ard Fheis 2009

Speaking on Motion 104 and in particular the key role of the government to redistribute wealth and provide services through its taxation and spending. Let us be absolutely clear: This government and its incestuous relationship with its capitalist cronies in the Golden circle leaves us in no doubt of the absolute disregard they have for us. And I don't just mean the 10 new kids on the block, I mean those who are rolled out time and time again as being the "know it all's" of Irish Society. Read full article

13 February, 2009

Workers must Unite

There is widespread anger among workers at the Government's handling of the economic crisis and specifically it's continued targeting of vulnerable sections of society. Read full article

12 February, 2009

Ruane welcomes proposed development for Main St. Castlebar

Thérèse Ruane, member of Castlebar Town Council, welcomes the proposed development for Main St. Castlebar. She also proposes that links should be made and supports sought from agencies such as Gnó Mhaigheo to further enhance this development. The pedestrianising of Main St. and Castle St. on a pilot basis as a start, would also be a very positive development for the town of Castlebar. Read full article

9 February, 2009

Pension levy sliding scale discriminates against the lower paid while oil and gas companies are let off the hook - Murray

Sinn Féin County Councillor Gerry Murray has condemned the introduction of the pension levy which puts the burden of Ireland's public finances on low and medium income public workers and lets the oil and gas companies off the hook once again. Read full article

5 February, 2009

Ruane calls for action on unfinished housing estates

Thérèse Ruane, Sinn Féin candidate in the upcoming local elections is calling for a renewed effort to resolve the issue of unfinished estates in Castlebar. Read full article

5 February, 2009

IT'S TIME TO PRIORITISE OUR OWN ENTREPRENEURS

There is an urgent need to support our own indigenous businesses and local sole traders ... Read full article

3 February, 2009

LEADER - WE HAVE WAITED LONG ENOUGH

We have waited long enough for the new LEADER - National Rural Development Programme to be rolled out. It must now be rolled out without further delay. Many People with good business ideas have been waiting for overtwo years now to access this funding .... Read full article