Sinn Féin TD for Kerry, Pa Daly, has criticised cuts to the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme (TWSS) due to come into effect next week while raising concerns that these will lead to permanent lay-offs by businesses in struggling sectors. One-Size-Fits-All Deputy Daly has called on the government to end its one-size-fits-all removal of wage supports…
A few weeks ago a national campaign PosterFree.ie was launched, encouraging all candidates to go poster free, successfully securing 101 poster free areas. This number equates to over 11% of 2018 Tidy Town entrants. PosterFree.ie is now calling for a national voluntary ban to ensure a poster free election. It is clear that both the…
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.…
Sinn Féin TD for Kerry, Martin Ferris has said that today’s visit by Minister for Transport, Shane Ross, TD, must be more than the usual PR stunt for politicians looking towards the next general election. “Kerry is well used to these PR visits by ministers who come and offer sympathy and nothing else,” said Deputy…
Sinn Féin TD for Kerry, Martin Ferris has sent his best wishes to Martin McGuinness who announced his retirement from electoral politics last night. “It has been an honour and a privilege to work alongside Martin McGuinness for many years, Martin was instrumental in negotiations leading up to the Good Friday Agreement and it has…
Earlier this month, Young Fine Gael held its annual Garret FitzGerald Summer School in Carlingford, Co. Louth. There, members had the opportunity to express their views on a broad range of issues in effect currently, such as the Brexit Fallout and the new ‘Minority Government’ structure. By Art O’Mahony, Chairman of Kerry Young Fine Gael…
Deputy Tom Fleming (Ind) of Kerry South has expressed his frustration and anger that the Government insists on continuing to charge hard-pressed and struggling farmers with high levies that generate millions of euro each year. Deputy Fleming, who is calling for a reduction in levies which he described as punishingly high raised the issue with…
An unsuccessful local elections candidate, who previously ran a pub business in Castleisland, has told how many people he encountered during his campaign cried openly at the doorsteps as they told him of the daily hardships they have to endure. By John O’Mahony www.killarneytoday.com Brian McCarthy said he met many voters who were in turmoil…
