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‘Cabal of civil servants running the show’ – Kilkenny TD’s anger over Holohan debacle

By Kilkenny Now 10th April 2022 0

Outspoken Kilkenny TD John McGuinness has hit out at ‘a cabal of civil servants who are running the show’ after the dramatic resignation of Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan. Dr Holohan resigned in the wake of the controversy over his proposed secondment to Trinity College Dublin, where he was due to head up a […]

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Old bank and Garda station in county Kilkenny transformed into remote work hubs

By Kilkenny Now 26th February 2022 0

An old bank and a former Garda station in County Kilkenny will be transformed into remote working hubs. Funding of €750, 000 has been allocated for projects in Piltiwn and Urlingford. It comes as Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, announced almost €18.5 million to benefit rural towns and villages the length and […]

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Kilkenny TD hits out at ‘Green tactics’ and calls for road projects to drive on

By Kilkenny Now 17th February 2022 0

Kilkenny TD John McGuinness has urged Taoiseach Micheál Martin to drive on with vital road projects, including plans for the N24 motorway which would cut through the south of the county. The outspoken Fianna Fáil TD made the remarks as his party’s meeting of Oireachtas members last night, according to the Irish Times. In a […]

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€3m boost gives Kilkenny clubs a sporting chance

By Kilkenny Now 14th February 2022 0

Almost €3 million in funding has been allocated to Kilkenny sports clubs. The €2,790,811 in grants for local organisations is part of a record €150 million for sports clubs across the country announced by Sports Minister Jack Chamber recently. Kilkenny TD John McGuinness welcomed the funding. He said: “I’m delighted to see such a strong […]

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Grace case fallout: Kilkenny TD says health officials should face prosecution

By Kilkenny Now 3rd February 2022 0

A Kilkenny TD is calling or law changes to allow officials and agencies to be prosecuted for serious health controversies after it emerged no one will face criminal charges over the ‘Grace’ foster abuse case. Fianna Fáil Deputy John McGuinness, who was central to uncovering the case, said the changes are needed after gardaí confirmed […]

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€900,000 funding boost to take Kilkenny town ‘to new level’

By Kilkenny Now 8th January 2022 0

A total of €862,000 has been allocated to help regenerate a county Kilkenny town. The funding for Callan is part of a €21.5 million announced by Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, for 27 landmark regeneration projects in rural communities across the country. The funding, under the Rural Regeneration Development Fund (RRDF), is […]

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Council to push ahead with controversial plan for scenic Kilkenny village despite local opposition

By Kilkenny Now 13th November 2021 0

A controversial plan to build new footpaths and paving to allow for parking spaces at one of Kilkenny’s most scenic villages will go ahead despite significant local opposition. A group called ‘Save Inistioge’, set up by local man John Gilsenan which currently has just under 600 members, came together in recent months to voice their […]

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Popular Kilkenny walking trails get funding hike

By Kilkenny Now 30th September 2021 0

Government funding has been allocated to two popular county Kilkenny walking trails. Brandon Hill in Graiguenamanagh and the South Leinster Way are among 31 trails chosen for funding under the Government’s ‘Our Rural Future’ programme. Under the scheme, which was announced by Rural Development Minister Heather Humphreys this week, funding is provided to farmers

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Rebel Kilkenny TD in France for motion of no confidence in Coveney

By Kilkenny Now 12th September 2021 0

Rebel Kilkenny TD John McGuinness is set to defy the Fianna Fáil party whip in this week’s vote of no confidence in embattled Foreign Minister Simon Coveney. Deputy McGuinness, an outspoken critic of party leader Micheál Martin, told a Sunday newspaper he is currently in France and will miss Wednesday night crucial Dáil vote due […]

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‘The baton must pass on now’ – Kilkenny TD repeats call for Martin to stand down

By Kilkenny Now 10th September 2021 0

Outspoken Kilkenny TD John McGuinness has called on Taoiseach Micheál Martin to stand down as Fianna Fáil leader, saying the “baton must pass on now”. Deputy McGuinness made the comments in a letter sent to Government chief whip Jack Chamber, which was made public just hours after Mr Martin made a plea for party unity. […]