Carol Nolan-Time to end the heartless discrimination endured by cancer survivors.
Carol Nolan-Time to end the heartless discrimination endured by cancer survivors. 22-09-2025 Independent TD for Offaly Carol Nolan said she is actively supporting a campaign being spearheaded by East Galway Midlands Cancer Support (EGMCS) regarding the application of Right to be Forgotten legislation to cancer survivors. Deputy Nolan was speaking after organising a well-attended briefing […]
Nolan addresses Irish Road Hauliers Association Conference
Nolan addresses Irish Road Hauliers Association Conference 22-09-2025 Independent TD for Offaly Carol Nolan has urged Government to “act quickly and comprehensively” to the concerns outlined by the Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) at its annual Conference in the Salthill Hotel, Galway which took place over the weekend. Deputy Nolan, who was invited to make […]
Nolan welcomes funding for LOETB
Nolan welcomes funding for LOETB 27-08-2025 Independent TD Carol Nolan has warmly welcomed conformation from the Minister for Education and Youth, Helen McEntee TD, that Laois and Offaly Education Train board (LOETB) has been selected among the ten new UBU Your Place Your Space services following the allocation of an additional €1.2 million in Budget […]
Government must offer certainty on Rent Tax Credit for parents of third-level students
Government must offer certainty on Rent Tax Credit for parents of third-level students 26-08-2025 Independent TD for Offaly Carol Nolan has asked the Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe to offer certainty on the future of the Rent Tax Credit (RTC) that is currently available to the parents of third-level students. The RTC is a provision […]
Nolan backs Offaly hoteliers amid calls to protect the county’s 2,200 tourism jobs
Nolan backs Offaly hoteliers amid calls to protect the county’s 2,200 tourism jobs 26-08-2025 Independent TD Carol Nolan has said she is backing Offaly hoteliers and the Irish Hotel Federation (IHF) in their call on Government to deliver targeted measures to safeguard the long-term viability of the county’s tourism and hospitality. Deputy Nolan was speaking […]
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. […]