Mayo a hotspot for radon gas – Kenny

Fri, Jan 09, 2009

In a 12-month survey of a sample of Mayo homes for the detection of radon gas, 13 per cent were found to be above the recommended level.

Fine Gael leader, Enda Kenny TD, has been in contact with the Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland regarding levels of radon gas in Mayo. Deputy Kenny has had an interest in this matter for many years. Radon is a naturally occurring gas that can cause cancer if exposed to it over a lengthy period.

Grassroots

Fri, Dec 19, 2008

This week I'm going to have a look at how the European elections are shaping up around the county.

Fine Gael’s new voice with new ideas

Fri, Dec 19, 2008

“I believe in the policies and I believe that I can help Castlebar to become a better town.” With the election conventions doing the rounds across all the parties in the different areas in Mayo, one name was more unusual than the others to come out of the nominating stages and on to the ticket. Nigerian native Okay William Kalu got the nod to run on the six person Fine Gael Castlebar Town Council ticket for next June’s elections.

Higgins welcomes EU Youth in Action Partnership programme

Fri, Dec 19, 2008

Jim Higgins, Fine Gael MEP for Ireland North West, has welcomed the European Union's new initiative entitled Youth in Action Partnerships. This new programme will be regulated by regional or local public bodies across the EU with Léargas responsible for regulating the programme in Ireland.

The Youth in Action programme aims to promote young people’s active citizenship and to foster mutual understanding between young people in different countries. The action plan aims to increase the mobility of young people by supporting youth exchanges. This allows groups of young people to host or be hosted by a group from another country and will help break down cultural differences while at the same time fostering new relationships between people that would never meet or learn about different societies or cultures.

European Commission may investigate delay in providing Mayo schemes

Fri, Dec 19, 2008

The delay in providing much-needed water and sewerage schemes in Mayo due to the Polluter Pays Principle (PPP) could soon be the subject of an investigation by the European Commission following a recent meeting between Labour's Councillor Keith Martin and Labour MEP Proinsias De Rossa.

Concessions successfully achieved on Lisbon Treaty—Flynn

Fri, Dec 19, 2008

The Taoiseach Brian Cowen TD and the Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin TD have achieved a number of concessions on issues in the Lisbon Treaty that caused people in Mayo concern, according to Fianna Fáil TD Beverley Flynn.

Decentralisation to Charlestown moves a step closer - Calleary

Fri, Dec 19, 2008

The advertisement for applications from contractors who wish to be considered for works at the decentralised offices of the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs in Charlestown has been welcomed by the Mayo Fianna Fáil TD, Dara Calleary.

Labour want Campbell reinstated

Fri, Dec 19, 2008

The Labour Party in Mayo has called for a united political campaign in the county town to lobby the Minister for the Environment on behalf of Councillor Noel Campbell. Cllr Campbell has been precluded from contesting next year’s local elections due to a rule that bars certain civil service grades from political office.

Campbell to resign council seat in January

Fri, Dec 19, 2008

Sinn Féin’s sole member on Castlebar Town Council, Councillor Noel Campbell, is to resign his seat after the authority’s January monthly meeting.

Enda Kenny to raise Dáil question about Tourmakeady school

Fri, Dec 19, 2008

Fine Gael Leader Enda Kenny TD is to raise the question of the requirement for a preparation room for science experiments being made available in Coláiste Muire, Tourmakeady.

Smoking ban prosecutions highlighted by Ring

Fri, Dec 19, 2008

A total of 22 prosecutions have been brought so far this year for breaches of the smoking ban, the Fine Gael Spokesperson for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Deputy Michael Ring, has learned.

MEP Higgins calls for National Internship Strategy to be developed

Fri, Dec 19, 2008

Fine Gael MEP for the North West Jim Higgins has called on the Irish Government to draw up a national strategy to create and regulate internship positions for young workers. Mr Higgins believes that it is vital for the future of our economy that young workers are well trained and experienced.

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