17/02/2019
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17/02/2019
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Longford/Westmeath TD Robert Troy welcomes suspension of Bus Éireann strike
The industrial action was set to commence next Monday but has now been suspended after unions and management accepted an invitation to attend the Workplace Relations Commission. Deputy Troy said, “This is a welcome development and both unions and ...
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Longford/Westmeath TD Robert Troy critical of low level investment in transport
Deputy Troy also pointed out that Minister Ross has failed to reflect the strategic importance of transport infrastructure in supporting communities and the economy. Deputy Troy said, “Minister Ross has left a lot to be desired with his measly ...
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Longford/Westmeath TD Robert Troy says 'Ross out of service as bus strike looms'
Deputy Troy made the comments following confirmation that talks between unions and management at the semi-state company broke down this afternoon. “It’s deeply disappointing that the talks between unions and management have broken down. The ...
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'OCI must bring forward its EGM' insists Longford/Westmeath TD Robert Troy
Longford/Westmeath TD, Deputy Troy made the comments after media reports suggested that over €750,000 has been spent to date by the organisation in dealing with the issues since the Rio 2016 Games. “Renewed public confidence is absolutely ...
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Longford/Westmeath TD Robert Troy calls for new guidelines on wind farms
I am calling now for new guidelines on this matter to be introduced,” he added. “Without them, local communities are vulnerable to wind farm plans.” Meanwhile, Deputy Troy said that the height of wind turbines had almost tripled since ...
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Longford/Westmeath TD Robert Troy turns heat on government over commercial rates saga
Fianna Fáil Longford-Westmeath TD Robert Troy has gone on the offensive this week, accusing government bosses of effectively deserting hard pressed firms in the lead up to Christmas. In a forthright and curt ...
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Longford/Westmeath TD Robert Troy to hold public meeting on Action Plan for Jobs
Members of the Mullingar community, including business leaders, employees and other key stakeholders, will have the opportunity to submit their ideas on the Government’s Action Plan for Jobs at a special forum ...
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