Category Archives: Politics

Ferris Calls For Adequate Resources for Children in Crisis

Ferris Calls For Adequate Resources for Children in Crisis

Speaking in the Dáil this week under Topical Issues, Kerry Sinn Féin TD Martin Ferris highlighted the cases of two Kerry teenagers in crisis. In the course of his contribution Deputy Ferris referred to the contents of the RTE One broadcast, The Big Picture. HSE Refused Treatment Fund “A friend and constituent of mine, Daniella… Read more…

Process for Contractors for N22 Ballyvourney to Macroom Opens Today

Process for Contractors for N22 Ballyvourney to Macroom Opens Today

Kerry Fine Gael TD and Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, Brendan Griffin, said that  today, Friday April 27th, marks another significant step forward in the campaign to build the new N22 between Cork and Kerry via Macroom and Ballyvourney. Undertake Construction Cork County Council will open the pre-qualification process… Read more…

Micheál Martin Expresses Sympathy on Passing of Marie McEllistrim

Micheál Martin Expresses Sympathy on Passing of Marie McEllistrim

Fianna Fáil Leader, Micheál Martin has said that he is deeply sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Marie McEllistrim. “Marie was a passionate and loyal Fianna Fáiler. As the wife and mother of a TD, and mother to a Fianna Fáil County Councillor, Marie was at the centre of Kerry Fianna Fáil life… Read more…

The Late Marie McEllistrim, Ahane, Ballymacelligott and Lixnaw

The Late Marie McEllistrim, Ahane, Ballymacelligott and Lixnaw

The death has occurred of Marie McEllistrim, nee O’Flaherty, Ahane, Ballymacelligott, Tralee, and formerly of Lixnaw. April 22nd, 2018, suddenly, beloved wife of the late Tom, former T.D. and Minister of State, dear mother of Thomas and Anne. Much adored grandmother of Diarmuid, Oisín and Aodán, sister of the late John, Eileen and Pat Joe.… Read more…

Family Farms are Being Blackguarded and Neglected – Ferris

Family Farms are Being Blackguarded and Neglected – Ferris

Kerry Sinn Féin TD Martin Ferris has said family farms are being blackguarded and neglected. Speaking in the Dáil during the week Deputy Ferris said that he came from a small family farm and that it is something he is proud of. Blackguarded and Neglected “But, the small family farm is being blackguarded and neglected,”… Read more…

Safety Scheme Survey for College Road – Cllr. O’Connell

Safety Scheme Survey for College Road – Cllr. O’Connell

The rumbling issue of pedestrian safety and traffic congestion on Castleisland’s College Road got another airing in council chambers recently when Cllr. Bobby O’Connell raised the matter thus: “That Kerry County Council will carry out an audit on pedestrian safety at College Road and refer the matter to the road design office.” In Reply: “Kerry… Read more…

Art of the Possible – Local man Elected to YFG National Executive

Art of the Possible – Local man Elected to YFG National Executive

A young Castleisland man, who chose politics as his obsession as he emerged from childhood, has just been elected to the National Executive of Young Fine Gael. Art O’Mahony, a former student of St. Patrick’s Boys’ Secondary School has been elected Young Fine Gael National Secretary and Director of Elections. All Positions Contested The YFG… Read more…

Council offers no Traffic Solace to Barrack Street Residents

Council offers no Traffic Solace to Barrack Street Residents

During the height of last summer the residents of one of Castleisland’s oldest streets sent out a plea for help with the speed and volume of traffic passing their doors. Barrack Street residents got a promise that their situation would be examined by a Kerry County Council roads design team. The team had, as one… Read more…

Castleisland Should Have Stand Alone Municipal District – Ferris

Castleisland Should Have Stand Alone Municipal District – Ferris

Kerry Sinn Féin TD Martin Ferris has asked the Local Electoral Area Boundary Committee to grant Castleisland its own Municipal District in the upcoming revision of boundaries. “Castleisland town has been neglected for many years, and has not, unlike other similar sized towns, benefited from tourism or industry,” said Deputy Ferris. New Five-Seat District “My… Read more…

Fianna Fáil Drops the Ball on Kerry Roads Once More – Ferris claims

Fianna Fáil Drops the Ball on Kerry Roads Once More – Ferris claims

Sinn Féin TD for Kerry Martin Ferris has accused Fianna Fáil of hypocrisy after the party voted against a Sinn Féin motion calling for the prioritisation of funding for local and regional roads. Abandonment of Funding “After the calamity of previous Fianna Fáil administrations and the subsequent abandonment of funding for local roads, Fianna Fáil… Read more…

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Category Archives: Politics

Ferris Calls For Adequate Resources for Children in Crisis

Ferris Calls For Adequate Resources for Children in Crisis

Speaking in the Dáil this week under Topical Issues, Kerry Sinn Féin TD Martin Ferris highlighted the cases of two Kerry teenagers in crisis. In the course of his contribution Deputy Ferris referred to the contents of the RTE One broadcast, The Big Picture. HSE Refused Treatment Fund “A friend and constituent of mine, Daniella… Read more…

Process for Contractors for N22 Ballyvourney to Macroom Opens Today

Process for Contractors for N22 Ballyvourney to Macroom Opens Today

Kerry Fine Gael TD and Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, Brendan Griffin, said that  today, Friday April 27th, marks another significant step forward in the campaign to build the new N22 between Cork and Kerry via Macroom and Ballyvourney. Undertake Construction Cork County Council will open the pre-qualification process… Read more…

Micheál Martin Expresses Sympathy on Passing of Marie McEllistrim

Micheál Martin Expresses Sympathy on Passing of Marie McEllistrim

Fianna Fáil Leader, Micheál Martin has said that he is deeply sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Marie McEllistrim. “Marie was a passionate and loyal Fianna Fáiler. As the wife and mother of a TD, and mother to a Fianna Fáil County Councillor, Marie was at the centre of Kerry Fianna Fáil life… Read more…

The Late Marie McEllistrim, Ahane, Ballymacelligott and Lixnaw

The Late Marie McEllistrim, Ahane, Ballymacelligott and Lixnaw

The death has occurred of Marie McEllistrim, nee O’Flaherty, Ahane, Ballymacelligott, Tralee, and formerly of Lixnaw. April 22nd, 2018, suddenly, beloved wife of the late Tom, former T.D. and Minister of State, dear mother of Thomas and Anne. Much adored grandmother of Diarmuid, Oisín and Aodán, sister of the late John, Eileen and Pat Joe.… Read more…

Family Farms are Being Blackguarded and Neglected – Ferris

Family Farms are Being Blackguarded and Neglected – Ferris

Kerry Sinn Féin TD Martin Ferris has said family farms are being blackguarded and neglected. Speaking in the Dáil during the week Deputy Ferris said that he came from a small family farm and that it is something he is proud of. Blackguarded and Neglected “But, the small family farm is being blackguarded and neglected,”… Read more…

Safety Scheme Survey for College Road – Cllr. O’Connell

Safety Scheme Survey for College Road – Cllr. O’Connell

The rumbling issue of pedestrian safety and traffic congestion on Castleisland’s College Road got another airing in council chambers recently when Cllr. Bobby O’Connell raised the matter thus: “That Kerry County Council will carry out an audit on pedestrian safety at College Road and refer the matter to the road design office.” In Reply: “Kerry… Read more…

Art of the Possible – Local man Elected to YFG National Executive

Art of the Possible – Local man Elected to YFG National Executive

A young Castleisland man, who chose politics as his obsession as he emerged from childhood, has just been elected to the National Executive of Young Fine Gael. Art O’Mahony, a former student of St. Patrick’s Boys’ Secondary School has been elected Young Fine Gael National Secretary and Director of Elections. All Positions Contested The YFG… Read more…

Council offers no Traffic Solace to Barrack Street Residents

Council offers no Traffic Solace to Barrack Street Residents

During the height of last summer the residents of one of Castleisland’s oldest streets sent out a plea for help with the speed and volume of traffic passing their doors. Barrack Street residents got a promise that their situation would be examined by a Kerry County Council roads design team. The team had, as one… Read more…

Castleisland Should Have Stand Alone Municipal District – Ferris

Castleisland Should Have Stand Alone Municipal District – Ferris

Kerry Sinn Féin TD Martin Ferris has asked the Local Electoral Area Boundary Committee to grant Castleisland its own Municipal District in the upcoming revision of boundaries. “Castleisland town has been neglected for many years, and has not, unlike other similar sized towns, benefited from tourism or industry,” said Deputy Ferris. New Five-Seat District “My… Read more…

Fianna Fáil Drops the Ball on Kerry Roads Once More – Ferris claims

Fianna Fáil Drops the Ball on Kerry Roads Once More – Ferris claims

Sinn Féin TD for Kerry Martin Ferris has accused Fianna Fáil of hypocrisy after the party voted against a Sinn Féin motion calling for the prioritisation of funding for local and regional roads. Abandonment of Funding “After the calamity of previous Fianna Fáil administrations and the subsequent abandonment of funding for local roads, Fianna Fáil… Read more…

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