Archive for 2015
Paul Curran and Eoin Kelly
Posted on December 29, 2015 by Alan Kelly
I recently attended an event in Mullinahone to mark the retirement of Paul Curran and Eoin Kelly from inter-county hurling earlier this year. I am photographed with the two hurling greats.
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Turning the Sod for the new school in Carrig, Ballycommon
Posted on December 18, 2015 by Alan Kelly
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New Fitness Factory for Nenagh
Posted on December 16, 2015 by Alan Kelly
I recently visited the new venture Fitness Factory on the old Aluminum Factory in Tyone, Nenagh, where I met Graham Quirke and Andy Duffy. The Fitness Factory opened on December 19th and is open for membership.
I am pictured with Graham and Andy.
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Visit to Ballinhinch National School
Posted on December 14, 2015 by Alan Kelly
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At My Cop of Tree at the World Climage Change Conference
Posted on December 09, 2015 by Alan Kelly
I am pictured at My Cop of tree with flags from 196 countries with letters from school children around the world, at the World Climate Change Conference in Le Bourget, near Paris.
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Inaugural Enhancement Awards in Roscrea
Posted on December 06, 2015 by Alan Kelly
This afternoon I attended the Inaugural Enhancement Awards in Roscrea yesterday.
Roscrea is a town that I’ve gotten to know very well during my tenure as Minister and indeed it is a town that I am proud to be associated with. The spirit of volunteerism and the ‘can do’ attitude of the people of Roscrea which has been referred to earlier is something which sets Roscrea apart from other towns.
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Launch of the Roscrea Community Action Plan
Posted on December 04, 2015 by Alan Kelly
Today I launched the Roscrea Community Action Plan.
The plan was developed over the last six months and identifies key actions in the business, social, community & environment areas. There was widespread consultation with all stakeholders and the community. There will be ongoing commitment to the implementation of the plan from all key stakeholders.
The appropriate structures are now in place which allow communities to interact and interface with all of the key agencies on a respectful and productive basis. Tipperary County Council will facilitate and administer these structures and the various agencies have committed to working with the community on a partnership basis.
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5 Major Education Projects for Tipperary
Posted on November 16, 2015 by Alan Kelly
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Over 70s can sign up for free GP care
Posted on August 03, 2015 by Alan Kelly
I welcome the opening of the registration process for over 70s free GP care last week.
Anyone who is over 70 and does not have a medical card or GP visit card is now eligible to sign up for free doctor’s visits. The service will be available from today.
I am delighted that those over 70 years of age can now avail of the free GP care scheme. This was a key focus for my colleague and the Minister for Primary Care, Kathleen Lynch, and builds on the recent successful launch of free GP care for under 6s. The fact that we are now at this juncture proves that Labour is delivering in Government and recognises the need to support and strengthen primary care services.
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New Building Regulations Will Slash Costs and Red Tape for Self Build Homes
Posted on July 31, 2015 by Alan Kelly
I have announced major reforms to the Building Regulations that will slash costs and reduce red tape for people who want to self-build their homes.
Under the reforms, people building single dwellings or extensions will be given the choice of opting out of statutory certification and may instead show by alternative means that they have met their general obligation to build in accordance with the minimum requirements of the building regulations. Additional guidance, including a Sample Preliminary Inspection Plan, will be published to assist with this process.
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