Archive for January, 2012

dublin west

Varadkar bows to Dublin West By-Election Pressure on Tolling M50

January 18th 2012 | Posted by David

Councillor David McGuinness has welcomed today’s decision by Minister for Transport Leo Varadkar to scrap plans to increase tolling on the M50 and describes it as a ‘victory for the people of Dublin West.’ Residents were unequivocal in there anger aimed at Minister Varadkar for setting out to cripple motorists and commuters alike.
“Motorists are now [...]

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Government Ministers must clarify Connolly A&E status following Dr Reilly’s comments

January 18th 2012 | Posted by David

Cllr David McGuinness has called on local Ministers Burton and Varadkar to seek urgent clarification from Minister for Health James Reilly to ensure that A&E Department in Blanchardstown Connolly Hospital is not being considered for downgrading to an Urgent Care Centre’.
Cllr McGuinness said “On Newstalk yesterday morning, Dr Reilly clearly said:
“There will be other [...]

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Vat increase means extra €2 million cut to Fingal County Council services in 2012 – McGuinness #budget2012

January 13th 2012 | Posted by David

2% Vat increase likely to cost Dublin Local Authorities estimated €8 million in 2012
The Government’s decision to increase the standard rate of Vat by 2% in last December’s budget will cost Fingal County Council circa €2 million in 2012, according to Dublin West Fianna Fáil Councillor David McGuinness. The figures were broken down from a [...]

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Minister Varadkar must clarify FG proposed cut in local representation #dubw

January 12th 2012 | Posted by David

Census figures show Dublin West population has increased significantly
The proposal by Fine Gael to the Constituency Commission to cut Dublin West from a 4 to a 3 seat constituency makes no sense and local Minister Leo Varadkar must immediately clarify whether he was consulted on this proposal, according to Cllr David McGuinness.
Cllr McGuinness said “It [...]

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