Despite assurances, GAEC 2 is still striking fear and overwhelming anxiety into farmers
Despite assurances, GAEC 2 is still striking fear and overwhelming anxiety into farmers 18-08-2025 Independent TD for Offaly Carol Nolan has said she is still being contacted on a routine basis by farmers “who are living in daily fear” about the impact of restrictions related to GAEC 2 (Good Agricultural and Environmental Condition) which is […]
Offaly pub closure rates now the second highest in the state
Offaly pub closure rates now the second highest in the state. 18-08-2025 Independent TD Carol Nolan has expressed concern following the publication of a report commissioned for The Drinks Industry of Ireland (DIGI) which has found that the rate of pub closures is highest in rural counties, including Offaly with closure rates of over 30% […]
Asylum seeker contribution proposals must be prioritised as a matter of urgency
Asylum seeker contribution proposals must be prioritised as a matter of urgency 18-08-2025 Independent TD for Offaly Carol Nolan has said there is a “bewildering lack of urgency surrounding Government proposals to seek an accommodation contribution charge from employed and self-employed asylum seekers earning up to €600 per week.” The TD was speaking following comments […]
Staff who abuse nursing home residents should be banned for life and jailed
Staff who abuse nursing home residents should be banned for life and jailed 07-07-2025 Independent TD for Offaly Carol Nolan has said she wants to see “each and every person found guilty of abusing elderly and vulnerable nursing home residents arrested and their ability to ever work in such settings removed for life.” Deputy Nolan […]
Removal of €1000 student contribution support a kick in the teeth for students and parents
Removal of €1000 student contribution support a kick in the teeth for students and parents 07-07-2025 Independent TD for Offaly Carol Nolan has slammed the decision by Government to reinstate the full undergraduate Student Contribution fee to €3000 following a decision taken last year to reduce the fee by €1000 to a maximum of €2000. […]
Student Union theatrics must not replace critical economic dialogue with the US
Student Union theatrics must not replace critical economic dialogue with the US 03-07-2025 Independent TD for Offaly Carol Nolan has said while the freedom to protest about any current policy of the United States is important “Irish politicians should not underestimate the necessity of maintaining civil and respectful dialogue with a key economic partner.” Deputy […]
Concern as farmers still report fear as an obstacle to engaging with Agri-Food Regulator
Concern as farmers still report fear as an obstacle to engaging with Agri-Food Regulator 09-06-2025 Independent TD for Offaly Carol Nolan has praised the work of An Rialálaí Agraibhia, (the Agri-Food Regulator) describing the work it has conducted to date as “a tangible and hopeful indication that real progress is being made on redressing the […]
7 Offaly schools selected to undergo major energy and retrofit works
7 Offaly schools selected to undergo major energy and retrofit works 09-06-2025 Independent TD Carol Nolan has welcomed confirmation from the Minister for Education and Youth, Helen McEntee that 7 schools in County Offaly are among the 28 schools selected to undergo major energy and decarbonisation retrofit works this summer under the REPowerEU Programme. In […]
Latest round of Disabled Persons Grant will support our increasing level of need.”
Latest round of Disabled Persons Grant will support our increasing level of need 09-06-2025 Independent TD for Offaly Carol Nolan has warmly welcomed confirmation she has received from the James Browne that Offaly County Council is set to receive €712,803 in a department contribution to carry out adaptations, extensions, and other improvements to its existing […]
Minister rules out including Fibromyalgia on The Long-Term Illness (LTI) Scheme
Minister rules out including Fibromyalgia on The Long-Term Illness (LTI) Scheme 07-05-2025 Independent TD for Offaly Carol Nolan has described confirmation from the Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll-MacNeill that she has no plans to extend the list of conditions on the Long-Term Illness (LTI) Scheme to include Fibromyalgia as a ‘bitter pill for the many […]