Tag: Anne Ferris TD

Ferris welcomes NCSE recommendation that students should be allocated resource hours based on individual need

Ferris welcomes NCSE recommendation that students should be allocated resource hours based on individual need

| May 17, 2013

Press Release from Anne Ferris TD Labour TD Anne Ferris has welcomed the report by the National Council for Special Education (NCSE) on 'Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs in Schools'. The report details 28 recommendations for consideration, and engaged in a wide range of consultations with numerous interested parties, including parents. ‘I welcome this [...]

Ferris calls for safety measures at school site

Ferris calls for safety measures at school site

| May 17, 2013

Press Release from Anne Ferris TD Labour TD for Wicklow, Anne Ferris, has called for safety measures to be introduced at the Blacklions school construction site. Deputy Ferris said: “I have been contacted by a number of parents who are concerned at health and safety measures at the Blacklions construction site in Greystones. “While of [...]

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 [...]

Ferris welcomes new school buildings for Bray

Ferris welcomes new school buildings for Bray

| May 3, 2013

Press Release from Anne Ferris TD Labour TD for Wicklow, Anne Ferris, welcomed the announcement (today) from the Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairi Quinn, that both Colaiste Raithin and St Philomena’s School at Ravenswell are to get new school buildings. Deputy Ferris said: “I am absolutely delighted with the great news from Minister Ruairi [...]

3 doctor rule on suicide risk reflects expert group report

3 doctor rule on suicide risk reflects expert group report

| April 30, 2013

Press Release from Anne Ferris TD Comments that the provision for three doctors to assess the risk of suicide for pregnant women is too restrictive are inaccurate. In fact, the provisions set out in the Heads of Bill closely reflect the recommendations from the respected Expert Group report. It is a workable and practical solution [...]

Ferris welcomes N11 Arklow Rathnew Upgrade Contract

Ferris welcomes N11 Arklow Rathnew Upgrade Contract

| April 30, 2013

Press Release from Anne Ferris TD Labour TD for Wicklow, Anne Ferris, welcomed the announcement that the N11 Arklow-Rathnew contract has been signed. “I am delighted that funding has been provided for the N11 Arklow-Rathnew upgrade as it has been a long time coming. “We’ve been waiting years and years for this busy stretch of [...]

Ferris welcomes Arklow Train Station shortlist for Iarnrod Eireann Prize

Ferris welcomes Arklow Train Station shortlist for Iarnrod Eireann Prize

| April 25, 2013

Press Release from Anne Ferris TD Labour TD for Wicklow, Anne Ferris, welcomed the announcement that Arklow train station has been shortlisted for Iarnrod Eireann’s Best Station award. Deputy Ferris said: “I was delighted to hear that Arklow train station has been shortlisted for the Iarnrod Eireann’s Best Station award. “This is very welcome as [...]

Insurance Federation & OPW act on lack of River Dargle Home Insurance

Insurance Federation & OPW act on lack of River Dargle Home Insurance

| April 25, 2013

Press Release from Anne Ferris TD Labour TD for Wicklow, Anne Ferris, called on the Irish Insurance Federation and the OPW to clarify the position of homeowners, when it comes to home and flood insurance, along the River Dargle. Deputy Ferris said: “I have been contacted by a number of residents living in Little Bray [...]

Ireland leads the way on Tourism Value

Ireland leads the way on Tourism Value

| April 24, 2013

Press Release from Anne Ferris TD Labour TD for Wicklow, Anne Ferris, has said the recent Tourism Ireland survey which shows a sharp increase in Ireland’s rating as a value-for-money holiday destination, is a sign the country has more to offer than just scenery and good hospitality. “The image of ‘The Rip-Off Republic’ is firmly [...]

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