Press Statement 24 March 2015 – Seamus Healy TD 087-2802199
Co Tipperary is being Forgotten!Further Blow TODAY as Government Reduces Leader Funding by 15 million
Ministers Kelly(Lab) and Hayes(FG) Must Act Now to Stop Tipp falling Further Behind!
Disposable income per head in County Tipperary is more than 5% below the national average and more than 16% below the Dublin level.
Today Minister Kelly is to announce 10.2 million in leader Funding for Co Tipperary. This is a reduction of 15 million over the 2013 figure.
94% of all net new jobs in 2014 were created in the Dublin region according to figures published by the Nevin Economic Research Institute last Thursday.
The disposable income statistics were issued last week by the Central Statistics Office (CSO).
Disposable income is gross income less taxes and social welfare contributions. The lower the disposable income is, the poorer the family is.
The statistics are for 2012 but the situation in Co Tipperary has probably deteriorated since then as there was a net loss of 321 IDA jobs in the county over the last 3 years
County Tipperary languishes at number 12 in county disposable income league behind Dublin, Limerick,
Cork , Kildare, Wicklow , Meath, Galway, Carlow, Waterford, Sligo and Louth.
The decline in Disposable income in Tipperary between 2008 and 2012 at approximately 17% was greater than that in all other Munster Counties except Clare at 17.2%. The decline in Co Limerick was only 0.1%. The Decline in the Dublin area was 8.8%, half the decline in Co Tipp.
This shocking statistic underlines the urgent need for new job creation in the county.
The Nevin Economic Research Institute revealed on Thursday last that 94% of all net new jobs created last year were in Dublin and it’s the commuter belt. In 2012 Dublin had disposable income which was 13% above the national average and over 16% above the Co Tipperary level. Clearly the gap is continuing to widen.
There was a NET LOSS of 321 IDA JOBS In Co Tipp over last 3 years but the County Was Excluded from provision of new advance factories or offices in the Government Plan For JOBS
Minister Bruton Admitted to me in the Dail recently that only 2 (two) net jobs were provided by IDA in Co Tipperary in 2014!!!!! There were 64 new jobs and 62 job losses in the county. WORSE STILL-There was a net loss of 321 IDA Jobs in the county over the last 3 years. Yet the towns of County Tipperary were all omitted from the plan to spend 150 million euro on providing advance factories and offices to encourage inward investment in its plan for jobs issued yesterday!!!
Despite repeated questions from me in the Dáil recently Minister Bruton failed to give any assurance that any advance manufacturing and office facilities for incoming IDA supported industry would be built in any Co Tipperary location over the next five years.
Ministers Kelly and Hayes must demand fundamental change in the Government Plan for Jobs so that advance factories and offices can be urgently built in the towns of Tipperary.
The Labour/Fine Gael Government must not be allowed to forget and ignore the plight of Co Tipperary families!
Seamus Healy TD 087-2802199
Disposable income per Head by County
http://www.cso.ie/en/releasesandpublications/er/cirgdp/countyincomesandregionalgdp2012/#.VQ0oVdKsWQE
Order
Dublin 22,011
Limerick 21326
Cork 19,704
Kildare 19658
Wicklow 19009
Meath 18898
Galway 18890
Carlow 18670
Waterford 18610
North Tipp 18563 of state 95.4% of Dublin 84.4
Sligo 18456
Louth 18445
All Tipp 18383
South Tipp 18202 of state 93.5% of Dublin 82.7%
Leitrim 18096
State 19468 Dublin 22011
All Tipp 12th of state 94.4% of Dublin 83.6%
Drop in Disposable Income for Munster Counties from 2008 to 2012
The breakdown of figures for Munster show:
– Clare €22,185 (–€4,623) down 17.2%.
– Cork €24,832 (–€3,236) down 11.5%.
– Kerry €21,134 (–€2,062) down 8.9%.
– Limerick €26,590 (–€19) down 0.1%.
– North Tipperary €22,351 (–€4,757) down 17.5%.
– South Tipperary €21,976 (–€4,192) down 16.0%.
– Waterford €22,847 (–€3,597) down 13.6%.
By contrast, Dublin’s average income fell 8.8% (€2,835) to €29,278.
Seamus Healy ‘s contribution to the Dáil debate on the forthcoming Referendum
Deputy Seamus Healy:
I welcome the opportunity to speak on this legislation and I confirm my support for the Bill. I will be voting “Yes” in the forthcoming referendum on 22 May. The referendum arises from the Constitutional Convention vote of 79 to 19 in favour of same-sex marriage. This is a civil rights and equality issue and is about removing the barriers which deny some couples the chance of marrying and having relationships that are constitutionally protected. I believe that loving committed relationships between two consenting adults should be treated equally regardless of gender or sexual orientation. In a democratic republic based on equal citizens, such as Ireland, civil marriage should be open to all citizens, including lesbian and gay people.
As Deputy Pringle has just said, in the many countries where marriage equality has already been introduced, marriage has not been changed or damaged. There are no fewer marriages taking place than before, public perception of marriage has not been damaged and divorce rates have not increased. There is absolutely nothing to fear from allowing people to marry those whom they love and neither is there anything to fear from treating every committed, long-term relationship equally. A “Yes” vote in May will create a fairer society in which, regardless of one’s sexuality, one is not any different. By voting “Yes” we will tell all gay and lesbian people in our community that we want them to be treated the same as everyone else. By voting “Yes” we will tell them that we see them as equal citizens.
Father Iggy O’Donovan in a recent article in The Irish Times raised some issues which should inform this debate and our decision on the issue. He argued that “In Ireland, we have inherited a tradition which has associated religion and politics in a way that has excluded some of our fellow citizens” but that “the State is a secular reality whose principal duty towards religion is to ensure its freedom”. He went on to say, in the context of the referendum: “When we become legislators, though, as we do when we vote in referendums, we legislate for ALL our fellow citizens. We do not vote as members of this or that church or faith.” He argued that we need to remember the difference between civil and religious law and also that it is possible to have “deep and passionately held convictions without seeking to have those convictions imposed by the State on fellow citizens who do not share them and may have opposite convictions which are equally deep and passionately held”. He argues further that “Respect for freedom of others to hold religious or moral views which we ourselves find we cannot share is a sign of strength, not weakness”.
I support the Bill and will be supporting the referendum.
Thanks again,
Seamus Healy TD
THESE EVICTIONS MUST BE STOPPED!
MINISTERS KELLY AND HAYES MUST ACT!
Tipperary is the 7th highest county for repossessions cases after Dublin, Cork, Galway Meath, Kildare, Donegal but above Limerick and Waterford.
36 Applications for Repossession are before Clonmel Circuit Court this week alone.
On the 31 Dec, 2014, the number of civil bills for repossession in Co Tipperary which were lodged in court by lenders was 341. Of these 293 were still proceeding on Jan 1,2015. (Courts Service see below).
This makes Tipperary the 7th highest county for repossessions after Dublin, Meath, Kildare, Cork, Galway, Donegal but above Limerick and Waterford.
48 Tipperary Homes were repossessed last year according to figures for 2014 issued by the Courts Service recently. Only 8 of these were “buy to let”. The Tipperary figure of 48 orders granted and 293 orders still in process were both over 4% of the national total. But these figures are now to escalate dramatically. David Hall of the Irish Mortgage Holders Association has claimed (Irish Times March 9) that 25,000 homes will be repossessed over the next 2 years. This means that over 1000 Tipperaryhomes will be repossessed over the next two years.
The increase in the price of houses is making it much more attractive for banks to repossess and sell-on homes and they are taking full advantage of government decisions.
In the Dáil last week, Labour and Fine Gael voted down a motion to remove veto power from banks in matters dealing with the family home.
In Spring 2013, the Labour/Fine Gael Government passed an amendment in the Dáil to allow banks to repossess homes after repossession orders were struck down by Justice Dunne in the High Court.
Over 38,000 Irish households in mortgage distress cannot avail of the Personal Insolvency Service because they have insufficient disposable income! They must not be evicted.
The veto given to banks by the government over the mortgage to rent scheme and other restructuring instruments must be removed immediately.
THE GOVERNMENT IS TOTALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FORTHCOMING SPATE OF EVICTIONS!!!
I am calling on Ministers Kelly and Hayes to insist that the government stops these evictions now!
Seamus Healy TD
Fourmilewaters annual brain of Ballymacarbry table quiz in aid of our club funds takes place on Holy Thursday night (April 2nd) at 9pm in Docceys bar.
Table of four is €20 and there will of course be prizes on the night.
We would ask that as many of you to try and come and support the quiz for what is a vital fundraiser for the club. Any support would be most welcome.
Come and enjoy what is always a very enjoyable night.
As always the Quizmaster on the night is Michael Ryan.
Le gach dea-mhéin
Please feel free to contact:
Muiris Walsh
PRO Fourmilewater GAA Club
Cluainbeg
3 Deerpark View
Ballymacarbry
County Waterford
The Road Safety Authority (RSA), is asking road users to exercise caution while using the roads, as Met Éireann have issued an orange weather warning of strong winds for Leitrim, Sligo, Clare, Cork, Kerry and Limerick from Friday morning until Saturday evening. Southwesterly winds reaching mean speeds of 65 to 80 km/h and gusts of 110 to 130 km/h likely. High ground and exposed coasts will be most at risk. A forecast of strong and gusty winds with mean speeds of 55 to 75 km/hr with gusts of 85 to 100 km/hr have also been issued to counties Galway, Mayo and Donegal for the same period.
The RSA is asking road users to take extra care in these strong winds and have issued the following advice:
* Beware of objects being blown out onto the road. Expect the unexpected. Watch out for falling/fallen debris on the road and vehicles veering across the road
* Control of a vehicle may be affected by strong cross winds. High sided vehicles and motorcyclists are particularly vulnerable to strong winds
* Allow extra space between you and vulnerable road users such as cyclists and motorcyclists
* Drive with dipped headlights at all times
* Monitor radio weather broadcasts while travelling
Advice to Pedestrians & Cyclists;
* Be seen. Wear bright clothing with reflective armbands or a reflective belt
* Take extra care when crossing the road or cycling in extremely windy conditions as a sudden gust of wind could blow you into the path of an oncoming vehicle.
* Walk on a footpath, not in the street. Walk on the right hand side of the road, facing traffic if there are no footpaths.
For advice on severe weather driving tips please see severe weather advice<http://www.rsa.ie/RSA/Road-Safety/Campaigns/Current-road-safety-campaigns/Severe-Weather-Advice/> on the RSA website or check out the RSA Facebook and Twitter pages.
For more weather updates visit Met Eireann’s website www.met.ie<http://www.met.ie/>
For further information please contact:
Communications Department, Road Safety Authority – 096 25008
The N65(South of Portumna) at Lehinch, Co. Tipperary (between its Junction with the R489 at Lehinch Co. Tipperary and its Junction with the R438 at Derrinvohill, Co. Tipperary) will be closed from Monday the 9thMarch to Wednesday the 1st April, both dates inclusive.
The Diversion Route will be clearly signposted and local access will be maintained.
