RSSCategory: Wicklow TD’s Press Releases

Parents and teachers must have central role in NCSE working group Harris

Parents and teachers must have central role in NCSE working group Harris

| May 17, 2013

Press Release from Simon Harris TD Fine Gael Wicklow TD, Simon Harris, has today (Friday) said it is essential that parents and teachers play a central role in the working group set to be established to consider the report from the National Council for Special Education (NCSE), which has been published by the Minister for [...]

Ferris welcomes ESRI Forecast for Increased Economic Growth

Ferris welcomes ESRI Forecast for Increased Economic Growth

| May 17, 2013

Press Release from Anne Ferris TD Labour TD for Wicklow, Anne Ferris, has welcomed the report published today by the ESRI, which predicts Ireland's economy will grow by more than had been expected in 2013 and 2014. Deputy Ferris said: “The report states that the Irish economy has stabilised in broad terms, and predicts that [...]

Ferris welcomes Bus Eireann Resolution

Ferris welcomes Bus Eireann Resolution

| May 17, 2013

Press Release from Anne Ferris TD Labour TD for Wicklow, Anne Ferris, has welcomed the announcement that there has been a resolution to the Bus Eireann industrial relations dispute. Deputy Ferris said: ““It is very welcome that management and the union management have come to an agreement that ends the current industrial action. If the [...]

Access to Sally Gap during snow to be addressed

Access to Sally Gap during snow to be addressed

| May 16, 2013

Press Release from Andrew Doyle TD Wicklow Fine Gael TD, Andrew Doyle, has said access to the Sally Gap during the winter month must be addressed, particularly during snowy periods. During spells of bad snow and ice weather conditions, hundreds of people every winter end up in need of assistance from voluntary rescue services. Deputy [...]

Fibre broadband in Bray to be switched-on this Monday

Fibre broadband in Bray to be switched-on this Monday

| May 16, 2013

Press Release from Andrew Doyle TD First phase of the Network for a Nation Programme includes Bray Fine Gael TD for Wicklow, Andrew Doyle, has said that fibre broadband, which will up internet speeds from 70mb per second to 100mb per second, is to be switched-on for the Bray area this Monday, 20th May. Furthermore [...]

Great news for Arklow Community College as they receive their Yellow Flag Harris

Great news for Arklow Community College as they receive their Yellow Flag Harris

| May 16, 2013 | 0 Comments

Press Release from Simon Harris TD Yellow flag awarded to school in recognition of intercultural work and respect for diversity. 3 Wicklow schools now involved in Yellow Flag programme Wicklow Fine Gael TD, Simon Harris has today (Wednesday) congratulated Arklow Community College at the ceremony in the school to raise their Yellow Flag. The Yellow [...]

Become a Friend of Irish Heritage with the OPW

Become a Friend of Irish Heritage with the OPW

| May 15, 2013

Press Release from Andrew Doyle TD Local communities urged to become involved in the promotion of local heritage sites Fine Gael TD for Wicklow, Andrew Doyle, has welcomed today’s announcement from Minister of State Brian Hayes, which invites local communities to become involved in the promotion and management of local heritage sites. Speaking on the [...]

Government to consider subsidising Arklow Dublin Bus Route

Government to consider subsidising Arklow Dublin Bus Route

| May 15, 2013

Press Release from Stephen Donnelly TD Minister tells Donnelly he will consider subsidising Arklow Dublin Bus Route May 15, 2013 – The Government has confirmed to Stephen Donnelly, Independent TD for Wicklow and East Carlow that it will consider subsidising the Number 2 Wexford to Dublin Bus, due to its importance for the people of [...]

New inspections and standards for residential services for people with disabilities now in place

New inspections and standards for residential services for people with disabilities now in place

| May 15, 2013 | 0 Comments

Press Release from Simon Harris TD Wicklow Fine Gael TD and long-time disability rights activist, Simon Harris, has today welcomed the announcement of new standards for residential services for children and adults with disabilities. The new standards have been approved by HIQA and will ensure quality care for people with disabilities. They were a key [...]

Doyle welcomes €70,000 for local community groups

Doyle welcomes €70,000 for local community groups

| May 9, 2013

Press Release from Andrew Doyle TD Fine Gael TD for Wicklow, Andrew Doyle, has welcomed the news that €70,000 has been assigned for local community groups and organisations in Co. Wicklow for the 2013 year. Speaking after the announcement, Deputy Doyle said, “I’d like to congratulate all the various groups throughout the county that received [...]

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