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Former Offaly Sinn Fein chair 'astounded' by bullying claim

A FORMER chair of Sinn Fein in Offaly has said he is astounded by a High Court action against the party over allegations of bullying. Peter Judge told the Tullamore Tribune on Saturday he was “baffled” by the High Court proceedings taken by Anne ...

15 Nov 2020 at 15:52

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Offaly TD denies bullying allegations

OFFALY TD Carol Nolan has said she will fully defend High Court proceedings being taken against her by a former constituency worker over allegations of bullying. Deputy Nolan is one of a number of defendants in a case taken by Anne Marie Ennis, ...

17 Nov 2020 at 22:56

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Offaly councillor will retire from politics next year

OFFALY councillor John Leahy has said he will retire from politics next year. The Independent representative from Kilcormac and former Renua Ireland leader is not expected to formally resign his seat until the spring but will be indicating his ...

01 Nov 2020 at 13:00

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Cowen and Hackett condemn Stanley tweet

OFFALY'S two Government Oireachtas members have condemned the controversial tweet by Laois-based Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley. Fianna Fail TD Barry Cowen said he was “shocked and surprised” when he saw Deputy Stanley's tweet, which referred to ...

02 Dec 2020 at 01:41

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Offaly Minister's property damaged and protests threatened at her home

OFFALY Senator and Junior Minister Pippa Hackett has revealed that opponents have damaged her property and threatened to mount protests at her home. The Green Party representative said the damage occurred in recent weeks and she has ...

03 Mar 2021 at 11:41

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Offaly Minister's property damaged and protests threatened at her home

03 Mar 2021 at 13:00

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Offaly Green Party representative highlights animal welfare issues after meeting with ISPCA

Offaly’s Green Party representative Pippa Hackett, who is also the Party’s Spokesperson on Animal Welfare, met with Dr Andrew Kelly, the CEO of the ISPCA at Leinster House last week. Also in attendance were the Green Party’s ...

28 Feb 2017 at 13:01

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Barry Cowen to trade the Dáil for the stage in stand-up comedy fundraiser

Local Fianna Fail TD Barry Cowen is among the high-profile local faces who will become stand-up comedians for one night only in a unique fundraiser this coming Friday night, February 24. Tullamore and District Rotary Club ...

21 Feb 2017 at 17:42

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Offaly TD suggests fast-tracking vaccination of school staff

An Offaly TD has suggested that the vaccination of school staff be fast-tracked. In a letter to Taoiseach Micheal Martin, Fianna Fail TD Barry Cowen said he appreciated the necessity to “reduce mobilisation” of the ...

07 Jan 2021 at 20:32

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Offaly TD calls on government to deliver on disability promises

Independent TD for Offaly-North Tipperary Carol Nolan has called on the Government to deliver on its commitments to people with disabilities and provide adequate resources in the forthcoming budget. “Our country ...

02 Jul 2018 at 18:11

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Offaly TD wants to know where the €400 million from Bord Gáis sale has gone

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Public Expenditure and Reform Barry Cowen TD has expressed alarm at "the lack of clarity surrounding the proceeds from the sale of Bord Gáis." Deputy Cowen made the comments after ...

05 Jul 2018 at 11:03

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Offaly TD backs INTO demands for more primary school teachers

Independent Offaly TD Carol Nolan has said she will be supporting the INTO’s submission to Budget 2019 which seeks investment to reduce class sizes; increase capitation and employ more teachers. Speaking ...

25 Jun 2018 at 17:19

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