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EU COMMITTEE REPORTS ON GOVT'S HANDLING OF EU DELL MONEY
Posted on June 25, 2010 by Alan Kelly
The report submitted by the select group of MEP's who visited Limerick to examine the handling of the Dell EGF funds have confirmed all the issues I have highlighting.
The Government’s handling of the EU retraining money for former Dell workers has now proven beyond doubt to be shambolic.
Permanent link | Categories: Enterprise Trade & Employment • Alan Kelly MEP • Dell • EGF • MEP • Dell Redundant Workers • Limerick • Tipperary • Labour • FAS • European Commission
GOVT PLANNING ON EU DELL FUND PROVEN TO BE SHAMBOLIC
Posted on June 08, 2010 by Alan Kelly
04/06/10 (left to right) Gerry Henchy, Dell Workers Association, Jan O'Sullivan TD, Eamon Gilmore Labour Party Leader, Denis Ryan, Dell Workers Association and Alan Kelly MEP at An Interview with Eamon Gilmore - event in Thomond Park, Limerick on Thursday 3rd June 2010
Following a series of meetings in Limerick on Friday June 4th, I am calling on the European Parliament's employment committee to appoint someone to liaise with the government over the handling of the EGF fund.
Permanent link | Categories: Dell • Limerick • Alan Kelly MEP • European employment committee • Dell Redundant Workers • MEP • European Globalisation Fund • EGF
Time to Investigate M7 Workers Employment Conditions
Posted on February 03, 2010 by Alan Kelly
I am calling for a full investigation into the working conditions of workers on the new M7. This arises following receipt of a number of complaints from former skilled workers who were paid the hourly rate of a general operative in breach of The Wages Act 1991. This in particular relates to hundreds of workers who have been let go off the site in the last six months.
The complaints come from former employees of Coffey Construction and relate not only to rates of pay but to a number of issues which include payment of a flat rate for overtime hours worked and incomplete contracts of employment. These are in breach of Labour laws and practices.
Permanent link | Categories: Transport • M7 workers • alan kelly • Limerick • Tipperary
Fighting For EU Support for Dell Workers
Posted on October 20, 2009 by Alan Kelly
For eight months now I have been working with the DELL Workers Group on trying to secure them a better deal following the withdrawal of the DELL company from much of its plant in Limerick. This has had a huge impact on the economic well being of the Mid West as a result of the thousands of job losses amongst families in Limerick, Tipperary, Clare, Kerry and Cork.
Permanent link | Categories: Dell • Dennis Ryan • Limerick • Tipperary • Limerick • Banta
Election Heating Up Now
Posted on May 04, 2009 by Alan Kelly
Another day, another two counties knocked out on the canvassing trail. The Fair in Kilmallock was busy today as was I and James Heffernan – a fantastic local election candidate. Every Labour candidate across the country now is full of energy, buoyed on by the amazing response on the doorstep and the natural momentum we have gained over the past year. The Labour team is hungry for success and James will deliver I have no doubt. He comes from a strong hurling family and he possesses the same hunger for success that has made the Heffernan name famous.
Permanent link | Categories: Arts Sport & Tourism • kilmallock • alan kelly • james heffernan • limerick • kilfinnane • stephen goulding • newcastlewest • abbeyfeale • athea
Rugby Rip Off: Disgraceful
Posted on April 28, 2009 by Alan Kelly
Just to get something off my chest. It is incredibly unfair to see the extent to which rugby fans are being ripped off by airline companies ahead of the Heineken Cup final in Edinburgh.
One of Munster and Leinster (The Southern Province hopefully) will be playing yet it will cost you €560 odd euro to fly from Dublin to Edinburgh return over Saturday on Sunday whereas on the Monday when there is no game on, it costs a mere €30.
Permanent link | Categories: Arts Sport & Tourism • Consumer Affairs • Munster • rugby • Limerick • gerry mcloughlin • alan kelly • heineken cup
Canvassing in West Limerick/Listowel
Posted on April 09, 2009 by Alan Kelly
Today I was canvassing in West Limerick and I visited Adare, Rathkeale, Newcastlewest, Abbeyfeale and Listowel. It was a hectic but productive day. Today re-iterated to me again the quality of candidates that we have standing in the local elections for the Labour party across Munster.
Permanent link | Categories: Stephen goulding • seamus hogan • pat leahy • tom hannon • Adare • limerick west • rathkeale • newcastlewest • abbeyfeale • listowel • Kerry • alan kelly
Nenagh A&E The End
Posted on April 06, 2009 by Alan Kelly
Today begun with the first debate of the European campaign. The debate took place in Limerick 95s studio and was attended by four of the candidates including myself. It was an eventful day after that and this evening was quite a sad one for me as the doors of Nenagh Hospital closed at 8pm. From now on the HSE intend to transfer all self admitted A&E patients to Limerick Regional.
Permanent link | Categories: Health • Health • Nenagh Hospital • Limerick • Clare • Ennis
Campaign Launch Limerick - Kemmy endorses Kelly!
Posted on April 03, 2009 by Alan Kelly
Today we formally launched my campaign in Limerick and I was delighted to have my party leader Emaon Gilmore there. It was also attended by Jan O'Sullivan TD, as well as a host of Cllrs and local candidates. I was delighted also to have a number of the Kemmy family present as well to show their support.
Permanent link | Categories: Arts Sport & Tourism • Education • Enterprise Trade & Employment • Health • Limerick • Joe Kemmy • Jan O Sullivan • Joe Leddin • Thomas Hannon • Mid West. Limerick • North Tipp • North Kerry • Joe Kemmy • Jim Kemmy • Tom Shortt • Ginger McLoughlin
Gaelic Players Association Campaign
Posted on April 01, 2009 by Alan Kelly
Today I was at the launch of the GPAs campaign to maintain the grants that inter county players get as a contribution to the expenses they incur during the year. I was the first member of the Oireachtas to actually join the GPA and as far as I know I remain the only national politician who is a member of the organisation. I am a huge fan of GAA players and the commitment they give to their games. They offer a huge enhancement to cultural life in Ireland and they are great role models as well.
Permanent link | Categories: Arts Sport & Tourism • GPA • GAA • Tipperary • Limerick
