Government position on peat extraction amounts to Mercosur for the midlands
Government position on peat extraction amounts to Mercosur for the midlands 11-05-2026 Independent TD for Offaly Carol Nolan TD has strongly criticised the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment’s, Darragh O’Brien, for his what she terms his “complete failure to answer her parliamentary question on whether it is now Government policy to cease all […]
Carol Nolan questions long-serving appointments to National Milk Agency Board
Carol Nolan questions long-serving appointments to National Milk Agency Board 11-05-2026 Independent TD for Offaly Carol Nolan has raised concerns about the length of service of certain members on the board of the National Milk Agency (NMA), while acknowledging the importance of sector-specific expertise in such roles. In a parliamentary question to the Minister for […]
Government and Bord na Móna must provide guarantees for local workers on proposed energy parks
Government and Bord na Móna must provide guarantees for local workers on proposed energy parks 06-05-2026 Independent TD for Offaly, Carol Nolan, has said she is seeking immediate clarity from the Government and Bord na Móna on large-scale energy development plans for former peatlands in the Midlands, particularly the proposed 3,000-hectare site “energy park” centred […]
Carol Nolan demands immediate ECJ challenge to protect Irish Farmers
Carol Nolan demands immediate ECJ challenge to protect Irish Farmers 06-05-2026 Independent TD for Offaly, Deputy Carol Nolan, has received an undertaking from Tánaiste Simon Harris to seek an update from the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Helen McEntee, on the Mercosur trade deal, following Poland’s decision to lodge a formal complaint at the Court of […]
Minister confirms he will not reduce VAT rate for Offaly’s beauty and nail salons
Minister confirms he will not reduce VAT rate for Offaly’s beauty and nail salons 06-05-2026 Independent TD for Offaly Carol Nolan has criticised Government’s decision to exclude the beauty and nail salon sector from the reduced 9% VAT rate that has already been extended to hairdressing services, describing the move as “deeply unfair and damaging […]
What confidence can farmers have in the Department’s ability to deliver fuel subsidy payments
What confidence can farmers have in the Department’s ability to deliver fuel subsidy payments 16-04-2026 Independent TD for Offaly, Carol Nolan, has expressed deep scepticism about the Department of Agriculture’s capacity to deliver timely payments under the Government’s newly announced €100 million Fuel Subsidy Support Scheme for farmers, agricultural contractors and fishers. “While any support […]
Government is out of touch, out time and out of confidence
Government is out of touch, out time and out of confidence 16-04-2026 Independent TD for Offaly Carol Nolan has confirmed that she will be voting no confidence in the Government this week as the Dáil gears up to return from the Easter recess following an unprecedented and tumultuous week of nationwide fuel protests. Deputy […]
Army deployment is a dangerous miscalculation that will inflame and harden resolve.”
Army deployment is a dangerous miscalculation that will inflame and harden resolve. 16-04-2026 Independent TD for Offaly TD Carol Nolan has condemned the Government’s decision to authorise the deployment of the Army to remove fuel protesters, describing it as “a reckless escalation that will only further deepen the crisis.” “This move will not only inflame […]
Nolan calls for urgent reassessment of Midlands League planning refusal
Nolan calls for urgent reassessment of Midlands League planning refusal 24-02-2026 Independent TD for Offaly Carol Nolan has offered her strong support to the Midlands Schoolboys/Girls League following Offaly County Council’s refusal of planning permission for a proposed €5 million underage soccer centre of excellence on a site between Clara and Tubber. The proposed development, […]
Nolan urges immediate Government support for farmers facing Bluetongue risks.
Nolan urges immediate Government support for farmers facing Bluetongue risks. 24-02-2026 Independent TD for Offaly, Carol Nolan, has called on the Government to provide urgent and comprehensive support to farmers amid growing concerns over the potential impact of Bluetongue disease on Irish livestock. Speaking following a Dáil debate on Bluetongue on Tuesday evening, Deputy Nolan […]