EU Restoration Law vote is the last sting of a dying Green wasp
EU Restoration Law vote is the last sting of a dying Green wasp 18-06-2024 Independent TD for Laois Offaly Carol Nolan has said that profound opposition will continue to characterise most farmers responses to the controversial EU Nature Restoration Law, which was passed by a qualified majority in the European Councill today. Deputy Nolan said […]
Ancillary grant debacle deepens as schools scramble to pay for vital services
Ancillary grant debacle deepens as schools scramble to pay for vital services – 17-04-2024 Independent TD for Laois Offaly Carol Nolan has raised the emerging funding crisis confronting primary and post-primary schools because of the complete absence of funding from the Department of Education for caretaking, maintenance and cleaning services. The Independent TD raised the […]
Department officials challenged about absence of references to farmers and farming
Department officials challenged about absence of references to farmers – 17-04-2024 Independent TD for Laois Offaly Carol Nolan has challenged officials from the Department of Education about the ongoing absence of specific references to farming, farms or farmers in its approach to how climate action and sustainability is being presented. Deputy Nolan was speaking after […]
10,000 people in Offaly now impacted by heart problems
10,000 people in Offaly now impacted by heart problems – 17-04-2024 Independent TD for Laois Offaly Carol Nolan has said she will be appealing to the Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly to deliver on what she is describing as an “urgent need for greater investment in medical and support services for persons experiencing cardiovascular disease.” […]
Urgent Need to Restore 9% Vat Rate
Urgent Need to Restore 9% VAT Rate – 17-04-2024 Independent TD for Laois Offaly Carol Nolan has called on Taoiseach Simon Harris to guarantee the re-introduction of the 9% VAT rate in the next Budget. Deputy Nolan was speaking in the Dáil after The Restaurants Association of Ireland has raised serious concerns about the fact […]
Government delay on wind turbine guidelines are beyond a joke
Government Delays on Wind Energy Guideline are Beyond a Joke – 17-04-2024 Independent TD for Laois Offaly Carol Nolan has again called on Government to provide a specific timeline for when the revised Wind Energy Development Guidelines will be published. Deputy Nolan raised the matter with the Tánaiste Micheál Martin in the Dail during questions […]
Restoration Law Vote
Restoration Law Vote – February 28 2024 Independent TD for Laois Offaly Carol Nolan has described the controversial passage of the EU’s Nature Restoration Law as a “regulatory hand grenade thrown into an already chaotic and bureaucratic EU farming sector.” Deputy Nolan was speaking after 324 MEPs voted in favour of the law with 275 […]
Looming GP availability crisis will reduce rural healthcare to a skeleton service
Looming GP availability crisis will reduce rural healthcare to a skeleton service – February 23 2024 Independent TD for Laois Offaly Carol Nolan has said she finds the lack of a sense of urgency from Government with respect to the ‘existing and ever deepening GP availability crisis’ almost ‘incomprehensible.’ Deputy Nolan was speaking as the […]
Construction of Birr Primary Care Centre set to commence in March
Construction of Birr Primary Care Centre set to commence in March – February 28 2024 Independent TD for Laois Offaly Carol Nolan has welcomed confirmation from Joseph Ruane Head of Service Primary Care CHO8, that construction of Birr Primary Care Centre is set to commence in March. Deputy Nolan was speaking after Mr Ruane conformed […]