Nolan highlights ‘disgrace’ of Harbour Road’s ongoing sewage problems
Nolan highlights ‘disgrace’ of Harbour Road’s ongoing sewage problems 19-01-2026 Independent TD for Offaly Carol Nolan has raised ongoing sewerage issues that she says have ‘plagued the Harbour Road area in Banagher’ for the better part of the last 6 years, despite persistent engagement on the issue from the Local Authority. Deputy Nolan was speaking […]
Survey findings on third level class divide are years in the making
Survey findings on third level class divide are years in the making 20-01-2026 Independent TD Carol Nolan has said that she is personally aware of many families in Offaly who are experiencing a growing financial inability to support their children in accessing third level education. Deputy Nolan was speaking following the publication of the Irish […]
The extension of the Nitrate’s derogation is a mix of certainty and uncertainty
The extension of the Nitrate’s derogation is a mix of certainty and uncertainty 09-12-2025 Independent TD for Offaly Carol Nolan has said while there will be a significant degree of relief following confirmation that Ireland has been granted a 3-year extension of the critically important Nitrates derogation, it remains to be seen how the enhanced […]
No more funding for Ukraine without putting it to a Dáil vote
No more funding for Ukraine without putting it to a Dáil vote 03-12-2025 Independent TD for Offaly Carol Nolan has said she believes that no additional funding should be allocated to Ukraine from hard pressed Irish taxpayers without first subjecting such potential funding to a vote of the entire Dáil. Deputy Nolan, who opted not […]
Government must act as the cost of petrol and diesel continues to rise
Government must act as the cost of petrol and diesel continues to rise 01-12-2025 Independent TD Carol Nolan for Offaly Carol Nolan has urged Government to take immediate action to reduce the tax burden on motorists following confirmation by the November AA Ireland fuel price survey that unleaded petrol is now €1.74 a litre, up […]
Government must respond to dramatically higher rate of TB among migrant populations
Government must respond to dramatically higher rate of TB among migrant populations. 27-11-2025 Independent TD for Offaly Carol Nolan has said there are questions to be asked regarding the effectiveness of Ireland’s National TB Strategy and about how well the country is equipped to handle an increase in the Tuberculosis (TB) rate among the Irish-born […]
Insurance companies wrongfully using OPW flood maps to increase premiums
Insurance companies wrongfully using OPW flood maps to increase premiums 27-11-2025 Independent TD for Offaly Carol Nolan has been contacted by a number of constituents who have been informed by their insurance providers that they are now facing premium increases of up to 400% on the basis that their residential properties are listed on the […]
Welcome progress for Scoil Shinchill marred by years of delay and soaring costs
Welcome progress for Scoil Shinchill marred by years of delay and soaring costs Independent TD Carol Nolan has said that while she warmly welcomes the progress that is being made with respect to the delivery of Special Education Needs classrooms and expanded accommodation for Scoil Shinchill, Killeigh; major questions remain for Government and the Department […]
National Housing Plan alarmingly out of touch with the scale of homelessness
National Housing Plan alarmingly out of touch with the scale of homelessness 13-11-2025 Independent TD for Offaly Carol Nolan has said she is deeply concerned by certain proposals contained within the Governments new National Housing Plan. The Plan which is being described by Government as “unprecedented” in terms of investment comes at a time when […]
Social Democrat’s nitrate’s nonsense offers a stark glimpse into our farming future
Social Democrat’s nitrate’s nonsense offers a stark glimpse into our farming future 12-11-2025 Independent TD for Offaly Carol Nolan has said she “hopes and prays that the Social Democrats are not provided with any opportunity to formally shape Ireland’s agricultural policy at Government or EU level.” Deputy Nolan was speaking as comments relating to the […]