– Motorists still forking out for premiums – Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan-Monaghan Niamh Smyth says a new update on the cost of motor insurance will do nothing to appease drivers who are forking out hundreds, and in some cases thousands of euros on premiums. The Quarter 1 Update on the Report on the Cost […]
Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan-Monaghan Niamh Smyth has slammed the Agriculture Minister for failing to meet his commitment to farmers to have GLAS payments made by the end of April. More than 100 farmers across Cavan and Monaghan are still waiting on their 2016 GLAS payments. Deputy Smyth commented, “This situation has gone beyond a […]
Fishing rights at Killykeen will not be impacted by sale says Minister Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan-Monaghan Niamh Smyth has welcomed confirmation from the Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed that Killykeen Forest Park will remain open to the public and that fishing rights will not be affected by the sale of the Holiday Village. “I […]
County Cavan Cavan County Council is now seeking Expressions of Interest from town/village groups in the towns & villages set out below who may have a suitable project for consideration under the Town & Village Renewal Scheme 2017. Projects up to €100,000 will be considered in Ballyjamesduff, Kingscourt, Belturbet, Mullagh & Ballyconnell while projects up […]
– Explosive contents support charges of neglect and disinterest – Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan-Monaghan Niamh Smyth says a letter sent from the Chairman of the Western Development Commission to its acting CEO has exposed this Government’s complete disregard for rural Ireland. Paddy McGuinness has written to Minister Michael Ring asking him not to re-appoint […]
– Telecoms providers hike bills as roaming charges are axed – Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan-Monaghan Niamh Smyth has slammed some mobile operators for hiking up monthly plans for customers. She’s accused these companies of attempting to gouge customers and rob them of savings which would come about as a result of the scrapping of […]
– Minister must outline clear plan for future of network – Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan-Monaghan Niamh Smyth has called on the Communications Minister to come clean and outline a clear plan for the future of the Post Office network. There is a real fear in communities across Cavan and Monaghan that their local post […]
Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan-Monaghan Niamh Smyth is appealing to Community Groups to apply for a new €1 million CCTV scheme for 2017. “This is valuable tool that community groups can use to combat illegal dumping and rural crime, whatever the case may me. There is no deadline for these applications but only €1million has […]
– LIS scheme must be reintroduced to carry out essential repairs – Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan-Monaghan Niamh Smyth says the Minister for Rural Affairs must reverse his decision not to provide funding for essential maintenance work on non-county roads. Minister Michael Ring is refusing to provide money under the CLÁR scheme this year. Deputy […]
CLÁR County Cavan – DEADLINE Friday April 24th at 4pm Contact in Cavan County Council – Teresa Tierney 049-43-78587 For applications for CLÁR for Cavan Schools/Community Groups – click on link below: CLÁR APPLICIATION – Cavan County Council Guidlines – click below CLÁR 2017 – LA Measures Guidelines Map of areas eligible for CLÁR (below) […]