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Sunday View on WLRFm
Last Sunday I was a guest on WLR Fms Sunday View with Maria McCann. This is a podcast of the programme. The other guests were Spraoi's TV Honan and Rosie Plummer. In a wide and varied discussion the...
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Labour Centenary Conference in Galway
This weekend Labour Party members will gather in Galway for its Centenary Conference. Members will have the opportunity to robustly debate party policy and to review the Party's first year in...
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Adding fuel to the fire- the Taoiseach and Water Charges
Taoiseach Enda Kenny should know by now that there are times when it is better to say nothing at all rather than to make statements that only succeed in adding fuel to the fire or to the "water" as it...
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Tramore Road Riverside Walkway - a hidden gem
One of Waterford City's hidden gems undoubtedly is the Tramore Road Riverside Walkway. Starting at the Tramore Road Roundabout the walkway runs adjacent to the Tramore Road and provides a wonderful...
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May Day - A Workers Celebration
Tomorrow is May Day, a day celebrated by workers across the world. It is a day of solidarity, a day of celebration of the achievements of ordinary people in this country and across the world. A day...
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Sinn Fein and the politics of hypocrisy
The following is a link to an interview I did with Deise AM's Billy McCarthy last week on WLRFm. Since then a number of people have asked me to post a link to it. The early part of the interview was...
View ArticleStimulus Plan - a step in the right direction
The announcement yesterday by the government of the new €2billion investment package is definitely a positive step that will assist in our economic recovery. It is expected that the measures outlined...
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Let the Games begin
Like many others I am looking forward to the start of the Olympic Games in London this weekend. I was particularly pleased with the announcement that Boxer Katie Taylor is to carry the Irish flag at...
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Supporting Waterford Regional Hospital
This Saturday is a very important day for the people of Waterford and the South East. On Saturday we have an opportunity to come together and express our support for two very important issues 1....
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People power in Waterford
Today was an amazing day in Waterford when over 15000 people from all over the South East took to the streets to protest against the downgrading of Waterford Regional Hospital. Full credit must go to...
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Low turnout but Referendum passes
The result of the Referendum today is most certainly welcome. However the low turnout has got to be a concern to all of us. This was an important issue yet it failed to capture the hearts and minds of...
View ArticleDomestic Violence in Waterford
At a recent meeting of the Joint Policing Committee which was held in Waterford City Hall I raised the issue of Domestic Violence in the City. It was confirmed to me by the Gardai that we continue to...
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Waterford Regional Hospital Campaign must continue.
This morning I attended a meeting in Cork with the Minister of Health James Reilly . The main issue I raised with the Minister was the future of Waterford Regional Hospital. I sought a commitment from...
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Response from Minister Reilly re Waterford Regional Hospital
Following my letter to Minister Reilly about WRH last week the following is the response I received from him. This letter is somewhat positive however it does not address the key issues of governance...
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Bike scheme for Waterford next year.
Plans to introduce a bike scheme in Waterford City within the next year.I was interviewed on WLRFm news today about plans to introduce a bike rental scheme in Waterford next year. This came about...
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Waterford Regional Hospital - the fight goes on in 2013
As we start into 2013 there are many issues facing Waterford and the South East. Not least of all is the ongoing situation regarding the status of Waterford Regional Hospital. This week I issued a...
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Greater controls needed in Cash for Gold industry
Copy of my recent statement issued following the recent increase in the number of burglaries in the CityGreater control required over Cash for Gold Shops - RyanWaterford City Councillor Seamus Ryan has...
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New Measures to deal with mortgage arrears
The following is a copy of a statement I issued today. CLLR SEAMUS RYAN WELCOMES NEW MEASURES TO DEAL WITH MORTGAGE ARREARS CRISISWaterford City Councillor Seamus Ryan, has welcomed this week’s...
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Labour Party - Time for change
Events of the last few days have prompted me to put this post together regarding the current situation in which the Labour Party finds itself. The result in last weeks bye election and today's further...
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Ken Loach's The Spirit of '45 to be screened in WIT
Ken Loach's The Spirit of '45 to be screened in WITWaterford City South Labour is proud to present a screening of acclaimed Director Ken Loach's new documentary film the Spirit of '45. An impassioned...
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