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Update on the New Primary Care Centre for Graignamanagh
The need for this Primary Care Centre in Graignamanagh has been identified as part of the Health Service Executive's (HSE's) overall primary care centre development programme. This PCC is to be delivered via the HSE operational lease mechanism. The HSE has advertised and identified a preferred developer for this new centre. I am pleased to advise that an application for planning permission was lodged by the preferred developer in July 2025. In response to this application Kil
3 days ago1 min read


Minister for Finance statement on Help-To-Buy scheme Claims in Kilkenny since 2020
The Minister states: The Help to Buy incentive, is a scheme to assist first-time purchasers with the deposit they need to buy or build a new house or apartment. It also has as an aim to encourage additional supply of new houses by supporting demand. Help to Buy provides a refund of Income Tax and Deposit Interest Retention Tax (DIRT) paid in Ireland over the previous four years, subject to limits outlined in the legislation. As of 31 March 20 25 , the scheme has supported in
Jun 111 min read


Minister for Rural and Community Development statement on outstanding issues under the Local Improvement Scheme.
The Minister states: The local improvement scheme is a vital support for rural communities to improve non-public rural roads and local laneways. Since 2017 almost €170 million has been provided by the Government to local authorities under the scheme. I will repeat that figure of €170 million. In April 2024 €40 million in funding was announced for the LIS for all local authorities for 2024 and 2025. While the Department provides funding for the scheme, it is administered by t
Jun 41 min read


Kilkenny Castle Refurbishment Works
Update on the refurbishment works at Kilkenny Castle. The Minister States: The OPW is responsible for the conservation, care and...
May 242 min read


Expression Of Sympathy
Expression of sympathy for the late Bobby Aylward
Dec 13, 20221 min read


Kilkenny TD calls for supports for local entertainers, festivals and arts
The arts and entertainment sector have taken a big hit during Covid-19 and not enough is being done to facilitate a speedy recovery, accordi
Jul 1, 20202 min read


John McGuinness says NAMA appears to have misled Public Accounts Committee when he was Chairman
The former chairman of the Public Accounts Committee says NAMA appears to have misled them.
Kilkenny Fianna Fáil TD, John McGuinness was hea
Sep 27, 20161 min read


McGuinness to tackle banks, repossession and debt burden
Local Fianna Fail TD John McGuinness has been selected as chairman of one of the most high profile committees in the Dáil. Following his suc
Sep 27, 20162 min read


KCLR NEWS John McGuinness dubs EU’s Apple ruling “Commission creep”
Article taken from KCLR FM
The European Commission has crossed the line in its Apple tax ruling, according to the Taoiseach.
Enda Kenny ha
Sep 24, 20161 min read


Better mobile phone coverage on M9 and rural areas on the way – McGuinness
A renowned black spot for poor to non- existent mobile phone coverage is about to receive a complete upgrade according to Deputy John McGuin
Sep 22, 20162 min read


McGuinness urges Government TDs to back proposals to lift FOI ban
by Sean Keane
sean.keane@kilkennypeople.ie
Article taken from Kilkenny People.ie
Fianna Fáil TD John McGuinness is urging back-bench Governm
Jan 14, 20142 min read


Delays cause loss of 100 bed days per week at St Luke’s, says McGuinness
Kilkenny People newspaper – Published on Tuesday 26 June 2012 18:05 An average of 100 bed days have been lost at St Luke’s Hospital every w
Jun 30, 20121 min read
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