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Perry calls for better Childcare Scheme

Speaking in support of the Fine Gael Private Members Motion calling on the Government to resolve all of the difficulties with controversial new Childcare Subvention Scheme, John Perry TD called for the withdraw of the proposed changes and that the Government come back with a scheme that is workable.

Posted on: Monday 26 November 2007 12:00 | Read more >>
Related Categories: Social, Others

Undocumented Irish in the US

John Perry speaks in support of the Dail motion calling on the Government to secure a bilateral visa agreement between the island of Ireland and the US that would help regularise the position of the undocumented Irish in the US.

Posted on: Tuesday 13 November 2007 12:00 | Read more >>
Related Categories: Social, Others

9 11 Anniversary

Today, on the sixth anniversary of 9/11 we formally raise these flags here in Ballymote in solidarity with the people of New York City. This flag raising ceremony is a tribute to the memory of the nearly 3,000 innocent people who died on that terrible day six years ago. In particular it is a tribute to the memory of those heroes who gave their lives trying to rescue others.

Posted on: Wednesday 12 September 2007 12:00 | Read more >>
Related Categories: Social

Community Welfare Officers best serve the community within the HSE: Govt. should leave them there -

Fine Gael Sligo/Leitrim Deputy John Perry has slammed Ministers Harney and Brennan for the complete lack of communication between their respective departments and Community Welfare Officers (CWOs) over the transfer of CWOs from the Health Service Exeuctive (HSE) to the Department of Social and Family Affairs.

Posted on: Monday 23 April 2007 12:00 | Read more >>
Related Categories: Social

Perry proud to support carers in Sligo and Leitrim: FG in Govt will ensure carers finally recognised

Fine Gael Sligo/Leitrim Deputy John Perry has said he is proud that his Party has committed to supporting carers in Sligo and Leitrim.

Posted on: Monday 23 April 2007 12:00 | Read more >>
Related Categories: Social

Elderly Fuel allowance

Sligo's Elderly still suffer as Fuel Allowance fails to keep pace with Energy Hikes - Perry

Posted on: Wednesday 14 March 2007 12:00 | Read more >>
Related Categories: Social

Strandhill Community Park

Funding must be granted for Strandhill Community Park development - Perry

Posted on: Wednesday 7 March 2007 12:00 | Read more >>
Related Categories: Social

Coolaney Development Group

Perry praises Coolaney Development Group and calls on Government to show similar enthusiasm

Posted on: Wednesday 7 March 2007 12:00 | Read more >>
Related Categories: Social

Affordable Housing

Govt. not fulfilling its Social and Affordable Housing Obligations in Sligo - Perry

Posted on: Monday 27 November 2006 12:00 | Read more >>
Related Categories: Social

quality affordable homes

Government must push construction industry to ensure quality affordable homes - Perry

Posted on: Monday 27 November 2006 12:00 | Read more >>
Related Categories: Social

Maternity Benefit

Maternity Benefit must equal minimum wage - Perry

Posted on: Monday 27 November 2006 12:00 | Read more >>
Related Categories: Social

nursing home subvention

Govt Bill deeply worrying for elderly homeowners who may be refused nursing home subvention – Perry

Posted on: Monday 27 November 2006 12:00 | Read more >>
Related Categories: Social

Wheelchair Association

Perry demands greater Government support for Sligo Wheelchair Association

Posted on: Tuesday 29 August 2006 12:00 | Read more >>
Related Categories: Social

State pensions

Concerns of Sligo over 80's not in receipt of a state pension

Posted on: Wednesday 12 July 2006 12:00 | Read more >>
Related Categories: Social

Disability waiting lists

Huge increases in waiting lists for people with disabilities in Sligo – Perry

Posted on: Wednesday 12 July 2006 12:00 | Read more >>
Related Categories: Social

Illegal drugs

Up to €5 million illegal drugs market in Sligo – Perry

Posted on: Wednesday 4 January 2006 12:00 | Read more >>
Related Categories: Social

Vetting in education sector

Two years after Huntley conviction, where is vetting in education sector? – Perry

Posted on: Tuesday 20 December 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
Related Categories: Social

Playground funding

Sligo got less than 3% of country’s playground funding in 2004

Posted on: Monday 14 November 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
Related Categories: Social

Rise in suicide rate

Report shows 3% rise in suicide rate in last year – Perry

Posted on: Tuesday 18 October 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
Related Categories: Social

Disability Services Funding

Longest Waiting List Ever Shows Government Squandering Disability Services Funding -Perry

Posted on: Tuesday 18 October 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
Related Categories: Social

Fuel Allowance

Fuel Allowance Must Be Increased- Perry

Posted on: Tuesday 18 October 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
Related Categories: Social

Government’s failure on childcare

The Government’s failure on childcare is affecting 10,000 people in County Sligo says Perry

Posted on: Wednesday 14 September 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
Related Categories: Social

Randon Levels in Sligo

Perry asks Minister what is to be done about radon levels in Sligo

Posted on: Tuesday 23 August 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
Related Categories: Social

library facilities in Ballymote

library facilities in Ballymote (2004-05-20)

Posted on: Friday 20 May 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
Related Categories: Social

New homes required

500 new homes required by Sligo County Council

Posted on: Friday 8 April 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
Related Categories: Social

Eco-friendly heating

Eco-friendly heating & hot water system

Posted on: Friday 8 April 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
Related Categories: Social

Long term Care [Speech]

People on long term care

Posted on: Friday 8 April 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
Related Categories: Social

Elderly hospital charges

Refund of hospital charges for the elderly

Posted on: Friday 8 April 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
Related Categories: Social

Nursing homes equal

Treat all nursing homes equal

Posted on: Friday 8 April 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
Related Categories: Social

Disability Bill

Disability Bill

Posted on: Friday 8 April 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
Related Categories: Social

Sports capital grant for Geevagh

Funding for sports capital grant for Geevagh

Posted on: Friday 8 April 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
Related Categories: Social

Child Poverty

Child Poverty Not Just About Income Support – PerryMinister’s Turnaround Welcome but Belated

Posted on: Friday 8 April 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
Related Categories: Social

Family and Employment Services

Family Services project and the Employment Support Service

Posted on: Tuesday 4 January 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
Related Categories: Social

Recycling centres funding

Posted on: Tuesday 4 January 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
Related Categories: Social

Wheelchair Service Redundancys

6 persons with disabilities are being made redundant from the Wheelchair Service & Support System in Ballytivan, Sligo

Posted on: Tuesday 4 January 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
Related Categories: Social

Concession on OAPs

FG Welcome Taoiseach's Concession on OAPs Not Having to Apply for Compensation - Perry

Posted on: Tuesday 4 January 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
Related Categories: Social

Local Authority Housing

Riverstown Local Authority Housing

Posted on: Tuesday 4 January 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
Related Categories: Social

Bunninadden Local Authority Housing

Bunninadden Local Authority Housing

Posted on: Tuesday 4 January 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
Related Categories: Social

Ballisodare Local Authority Housing

Ballisodare Local Authority Housing

Posted on: Tuesday 4 January 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
Related Categories: Social

Driving Instructor Status

Driving Instructor Status

Posted on: Tuesday 4 January 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
Related Categories: Social

North West Alcohol Forum

North West Alcohol Forum2005-01-04

Posted on: Tuesday 4 January 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
Related Categories: Social

Gurteen Community Alert funding

Gurteen Community Alert, Co Sligo funding sought by Perry

Posted on: Tuesday 4 January 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
Related Categories: Social

Funding for St Vincent De Paul St Attracta’s Conference

Funding for St Vincent De Paul St Attracta’s Conference, Cuan Iosa, Ballymote Co Sligo

Posted on: Tuesday 4 January 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
Related Categories: Social

Funding for Ransboro Association

Funding sought for Ransboro Association Co Sligo Community Development.

Posted on: Tuesday 4 January 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
Related Categories: Social

Illegal charging

Up to 1000 people in County Sligo, over 70 illegally charged by this Government since 2001 claims John Perry TD

Posted on: Tuesday 4 January 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
Related Categories: Social

Housing capital assistance

voluntary housing capital assistance in Sligo & Leitrim

Posted on: Tuesday 4 January 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
Related Categories: Social

Ballymote Childcare Committee

Perry Seeks funding Ballymote Childcare Committee

Posted on: Tuesday 4 January 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
Related Categories: Social

Housing aid for elderly

Funding for Housing aid for elderly in Sligo & Leitrim

Posted on: Tuesday 4 January 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
Related Categories: Social

No reduction to OAP Services

govt must ensure no reduction in OAP Servs-Perry

Posted on: Tuesday 4 January 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
Related Categories: Social

Deserted wife allowance

Deserted wife allowance

Posted on: Tuesday 4 January 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
Related Categories: Social

Waste Management

Waste Management-Perry

Posted on: Tuesday 4 January 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
Related Categories: Social

single payment force majeure and exceptional

single payment force majeure and exceptional

Posted on: Monday 13 December 2004 12:00 | Read more >>
Related Categories: Social

Perry Calls for the Refurbishment of Connolly Park Tubbercurry

Perry Calls for the Refurbishment of Connolly Park Tubbercurry

Posted on: Monday 13 December 2004 12:00 | Read more >>
Related Categories: Social

Community Playgroup

Castlepark Community Playgroup, Enniscrone Co Sligo

Posted on: Wednesday 22 September 2004 12:00 | Read more >>
Related Categories: Social

Childcare facility, Sligo

Childcare facility, Sligo

Posted on: Thursday 20 May 2004 12:00 | Read more >>
Related Categories: Social

are packages for the elderly

personal care packages for older persons

Posted on: Monday 10 May 2004 12:00 | Read more >>
Related Categories: Social

Disability Bill

Disabilities Bill

Posted on: Thursday 15 April 2004 12:00 | Read more >>
Related Categories: Social

Child Care facilities

West Sligo Child Care facilities

Posted on: Wednesday 14 April 2004 12:00 | Read more >>
Related Categories: Social

SOCIAL WELFARE OVERPAYMENTS

P.A.C. TO EXAMINE SOCIAL WELFARE OVERPAYMENTS

Posted on: Wednesday 7 April 2004 12:00 | Read more >>
Related Categories: Social