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 […]
Midlands and Birr to see increased ambulance service investment
Midlands and Birr to see increased ambulance service investment 07-05-2025 The Director of the National Ambulance Service (NAS) Robert Morton has confirmed to Offaly TD Carol Nolan that investment approval has been agreed that will provide for an additional 24/7 Emergency Ambulance that will be deployed to the Dublin Midlands Region which include cover for […]
Schools in Offaly struggling to operate amid financial debt of tens of thousands
Schools in Offaly struggling to operate amid financial debt of tens of thousands 22-04-2025 Independent TD for Offaly Carol Nolan has called on Minister for Education Helen McEntee to commit to the provision of a financial support package to enable schools to clear all or a portion of the operating debt they have accrued through […]
Students advised to submit SUSI applications as soon as possible
Students advised to submit SUSI applications as soon as possible 07-04-2025 Independent TD for Offaly Carol Nolan has strongly advised all those wishing to apply for approved courses at PLC, undergraduate, and postgraduate levels for the 2025/26 academic year to do so well in advance of the closing dates. Deputy Nolan was speaking after she […]
Carol Nolan meets with IDA Regional Managers to discuss Cardinal Health
Carol Nolan meets with IDA Regional Managers to discuss Cardinal Health 26-03-2025 Independent TD for Offaly Carol Nolan has met with the IDA’s Regional Manager for the Midlands, Carole Green and the IDA’s head of Regional Enterprise Development, Ray O’Connor to discuss their ongoing efforts to secure a positive future for the workers of Cardinal […]
Parents urged to apply in time for Bus Éireann School Transport Scheme
Parents urged to apply in time for Bus Éireann School Transport Scheme 13-03-2025 Independent TD for Offaly Carol Nolan has strongly encouraged parents of primary and post-primary school children to submit a timely application for the Bus Éireann School Transport Scheme for the 2025–26 school year. Deputy Nolan reminded parents and guardians that the best […]