Sligo Matters News

Minister Perry welcomes 175 jobs for Sligo in Abbott announcement

20/02/2012

The Minister for Small Business, John Perry TD, has welcomed the announcement by Abbott that it is to invest €85million in the expansion of its Sligo pharmaceutical facility with the creation of up to 175 jobs.

Action Plan on Jobs: Working document towards improving supports and removing obstacles for small business sector - Perry

20/02/2012

• Action Plan takes on board recommendations from the Report of the Advisory Group for Small Business

• Series of ‘Access to Credit’ Regional Meetings being held to hear from key business stakeholders

Access to credit is a matter of priority to encourage self-employment and entrepreneurship - Perry

20/02/2012

Address by Minister for Small Business, John Perry T.D., at the ‘SME Employment Day’, Dublin Convention Centre, Dublin.

Minister for Small Businesses encourages more women to start their own business

05/07/2011

Minister for Small Business, John Perry T.D., has highlighted the importance of encouraging more women who have the motivation, skills and ability to start their own business.

Small business to benefit from JobBridge Scheme - Perry

29/06/2011

The Minister for Small Business, John Perry TD, today [Wednesday] welcomed the launch of JobBridge, the National Internship Scheme. Minister Perry said: ‘the scheme provides valuable opportunities for both the interns getting real work experience and the companies taking part, who will benefit from the talent and enthusiasm of the interns and add real value to their organisations.”

Small Business Advisory Group Launched

21/06/2011

The Taoiseach, Mr Enda Kenny, T.D., today [Thursday] attended the first meeting of the Small Business Advisory Group which is being chaired by John Perry, T.D., the Minister For Small Business.

Statement on Sligo General Hospital Breast Cancer Services.

20/06/2011

JOBS MINISTER TO OPEN GALWAY I.T FACILITIES

13/06/2011

Jobs Minister John Perry officially opened two technical support centres in the city on Monday. (13/05)

Keep up to date on the Minister Perry's latest outings by checking out the latest video's on his facebook page

31/05/2011

The Minister will be updating the Facebook page regularly with video's and news clips so you can catch the latest news.

Minister Perry publishes figures on Government Departments’ earlier payments to business suppliers

30/05/2011

Minister for Small Business, John Perry, TD today [Monday] published the Seventh set of Quarterly composite figures on returns received from Government Departments on payments made to their respective business suppliers within 15 days.

New Library at heart of the Community

25/05/2011

The new Community Library in Ballymote was officially opened by Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government Mr Phil Hogan TD, accompanied by Cathaoirleach Councillor Joe Leonard, Minister John Perry and members of the Oireachtas, Sligo County Councillors, and members of the Ballymote community

John Perry is the EU's Irish "Mr SME"

25/05/2011

The European Commission has just appointed a Ms or Mr SME in each Member State to lobby for the interests of Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs).

Mr SME for Ireland is John Perry, Minister for Small Business at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Innovation.

Garrett Fitzgerald R.I.P.

25/05/2011

I am deeply saddened at the news of the death of former Taoiseach Garrett Fitzgerald.

Jobs boost for Sligo as Govt announces road upgrades – Minister Perry

16/05/2011

Minister for Small Business, John Perry TD has said Sligo will get a jobs boost, and better roads, after the Government gave the go-ahead for labour intensive road upgrade works in the multi million Jobs Initiative announced this week.

The Way Forward for Recruitment in 2011

16/05/2011

The National Recruitment Federation held its ‘biggest ever Annual Conference today [Thursday] in Citywest Hotel. Attended by 250 delegates from around the country the conference was a huge success.

John Perry TD, Minister of State at Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, announces that The NPD Group is to Grow its Employment Base in Athlone

16/05/2011

Leading Market Research Company Opens New Premises, Facilitating an Increase of Employment Projected to 100 People

Minister Perry ot present Certificates to NSAI certified firms

10/05/2011

Minister Perry will tomorrow (wednesday) attend a function in the NSAI HQ to present certificates to certified firms. The NSAI are the national certification authority for CE Marking and provide a certification service to enable business demonstrate that Irish goods and services conform to applicable standards.

The Minister was very impressed with the work being done and sees tomorrw as another good step to encourage business and enterprise in this country.

Tackling the burden of Red Tape is imperative for Small Business - perry

20/04/2011

Red Tape is one of the biggest factors facing Small Business in modern day Ireland. It's important to cut it back and help struggling and starter companies...

Minister Perry on ATENA Ireland

20/04/2011

Priority questions responded to in the Dail Chamber

The Enterprese Donegal Busines awards

20/04/2011

Minister Perry was at hand to present the award for Business Innovation

Minister looks forward to ongoing dialogue with the small firms association

20/04/2011

Minister for Small Business had committed to ongoing interaction with the SFA (Small Firms Association) in recognition and acknowledgement of their importance to the economy.

Tackling the burden of Red Tape is imperative for Small Business - perry

20/04/2011

Minister for Small Business, John Perry today met with the members of the High Level Group on Business Regulation

minister meets with Chambers Ireland

20/04/2011

The Minister met with the Ceo of Waterford Chamber Ireland as part of a Chamber CEO forum

Putting Small Business First - Ireland is Good for SME's, SME's are Good for Ireland.

26/01/2011

Putting Small Business First 2011.pdf

John Perry TD promises a Small Business Revolution.

24/01/2011

"Fine Gael in Government will have an understanding, concern, service and respect for small businesses and entrepreneurs in Sligo and throughout the country"

Cowen playing fantasy figures on company credit – Perry

09/12/2010

Fine Gael Small Business Spokesman John Perry TD has accused the Taoiseach of using ‘fantasy figures’ on credit levels being made available by Irish banks.

Budget 2011 Fails to Deliver for Jobs and Small Business – Perry

09/12/2010

Sligo/North Leitrim Fine Gael Deputy John Perry TD and the party Spokesperson for Small Business has criticised yesterdays Budget as offering nothing in terms of stimulus for Small businesses or job creation and retention.

New Report Is Further Evidence of Attempts to Downgrade Sligo General Hospital - Perry

01/12/2010

Sligo North-Leitrim Fine Gael Deputy John Perry has obtained a new report report which has revealed that Sligo General Hospital is being targeted for further budgetary cutbacks.

Complete Lack of Strategy for Jobs and Small Business In Government’s 4-Year Plan – Perry.

01/12/2010

Sligo North Leitrim Fine Gael Deputy and Party Spokesperson for Small Business, John Perry TD has criticised the lack of a clear strategy for jobs and small businesses in the government’s 4-year plan for recovery.

Decision to recommence PSO levy will many businesses - Perry

05/10/2010

Fine Gael Small Business Spokesman John Perry TD has called on Green Minister Eamon Ryan to reverse the decision to recommence the Public Service Order levy on electricity from the first of October this year.

Statement by John Perry TD on appointment to Fine Gael Front Bench

12/07/2010

I am very pleased with the announcement by Enda Kenny of my appointment to the front bench as the spokesman for Small Business. I am particularly please to be working directly with such a powerful team of Michael Noonan, Richard Bruton and Leo Varadkar to ensure economic recovery is the top priority of the party. Together, I believe we will make a significant difference.

Perry calls on the Government to launch a new campaign to support local business.

12/07/2010

Speaking in the Dail on the Fine Gael Motion on the Economy, Deputy Perry called on the Government to launch a new campaign to support local business.

Perry Speaks on Dáil Motion of Confidence in Taoiseach Brian Cowen

18/06/2010

Deputy Perry spoke last Tuesday on the Motion of Confidence in Taoiseach Brian Cowen and his government. Deputy Perry stated:

Terms of Reference for Banking Enquiry Must Be Widened to Hold Government Accountable - Perry

18/06/2010

Speaking on the Banking Report by Mr. Patrick Honohan in the Dáil last week, Sligo/North Leitrim Fine Gael Deputy John Perry stetd that the terms of reference for any banking enquiry must be widended to take into account budgetary decisions made by the government and the Minister for Finance and the impact that those decisions had on the bank crash. Speaking during the Dáil debate deputy Perry stated:

Farmers being denied crucial funding - Perry

25/01/2010

Fine Gael Deputy John Perry TD has highlighted the major backlog in REPS 4 payments to farmers participating in the scheme. Speaking after it was revealed that out of the 1766 participants in the scheme in Counties Sligo and Leitrim over 700 are still awaiting payment for ’09. Deputy Perry said;

Tiscali Sligo Jobs Blow Another Indictment of Government Jobs Record – Perry

09/12/2009

The announcement of the closure of the Tiscali Call Centre in Finisklin Sligo is another devastating blow to Sligo and the North-West, and is a further indication of the utter failure and incompetence of this Government in securing employment and jobs in the region, according to Sligo/North-Leitrim Fine Gael Deputy, John Perry TD.

Corran College Ballymote Celebrates 75th Anniversary

09/12/2009

Sligo North Leitrim Fine Gael Deputy and Chair of Corran College Board of Management John Perry TD addressed a large gathering to celebrate the Schools Celebration of its 75th Anniversary on Friday night last in the College in Ballymote.

Sligo Social & Benevolent Association of New York

16/09/2009

A montage of shots filmed at the Sligo Social & Benevolent Association of New York fundraising dinner on 14 March 2009 .

New York St Patrick's week

16/09/2009

a 23 minute feature about the celebrations on St Patrick's week,Special thanks to John Perry TD, Sligo & Benevolent Association of New York, The New York St Patricks day parade committee,Taoiseach Brian Cowan, The Mayor of New York, Michael Bloomberg, Throggs Neck Parade Committee, Patrick McGettrick, Cardinal Edward Eagan, Arch-Bishop of New York.

Major General Vincent E. Boles visits Ballymote

16/09/2009

The visit of Major General Vincent E. Boles (RET) U.S. ARMY to Ballymote, Co. Sligo on the 24th April 2009 to honour Brigadier General Michael Corcoran

Government Abandons Farming Community – Perry

10/07/2009

Sligo/North-Leitrim Fine Gael Deputy John Perry TD has accused the government of abandoning the farming community, with the scrapping of the REPS 4 Scheme, and the disinterest being shown to the plight of dairy farmers with the current dairy product price collapse.

Deputy John Perry discusses the case of the undocumented Irish in the US with a visiting Congression

10/07/2009

Deputy Perry was a member of the Irish Parliamentary delegation that hosted a visit to Ireland by a US Congressional Delegation led by Congressman Richie Neal.

2009 Throggs Neck Parade

09/04/2009

Deputy John Perry attended the annual Throggs Neck St Patricks Day Parade in the Bronx NY, on Sunday 15th March. to view a short film of the 2009 Throggs Neck Parade, just enter the following address in your browser: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVlm2BdmugU

Sligo North Leitrim Fine Gael Deputy John Perry TD calls on Government to restore nurse training pla

06/03/2009

Speaking in Dáil Éireann on Wednesday evening during the Fine Gael Private members Motion on Government finances, Deputy Perry stated that Education to secure a better future must be one of the priorities in preparation for the recovery phase and that given the scale of the job losses sweeping the country we should expand the number of nursing education places, not reduce them.

Perry Attends Inauguration of President Obama

30/01/2009

Commenting after the Inauguration Ceremony, Perry stated that it was a memorable and historic occasion and also a day of profound symbolism and a day of promise. From my vantage point at the West Front of the Capital Building I had an excellent view of the proceedings, he stated.

Save Sligo Cancer Services Campaign

16/01/2009

With the start of the New Year I call on the people of the North West region to redouble their commitment to the campaign to retain cancer services at Sligo Hospital.

Perry Highlights the Impact from Agriculture Budget Cuts on Sligo and North Leitrim Farmers in Dáil

04/12/2008

Sligo-North Leitrim Fine Gael Deputy John Perry TD has highlighted the serious impact on Sligo farmers as a result of cutbacks in the Agriculture sector in the recent government Budget, during a Fine Gael Private Members Motion on the issue.

Perry calls for tougher measures against criminal gangs

19/11/2008

First of all I wish to offer my sympathy to the family and friends of the late Mr. Shane Geoghegan. The murder of Mr. Shane Geoghegan is one more example of a murderous attack on the citizens of this State.

John Perry's Dáil Speech on the Cervical Cancer Vaccine Programme

13/11/2008

I thank Deputy Reilly for tabling this very important motion. Whatever about this Fianna Fáil and Progressive Democrats led Government, the rest of us live in the real world, not in the fantasy land of spin and propaganda. During these harsh November days reality intrudes and shows clearly that much of what passed for effective Government in the past few years was only an illusion. Now the reality of the Government’s incompetence bits back and eats away at the thin veneer of the spin that was passed off as representing substance and competence.

A Stronger Role for EU Scrutiny Committee

10/11/2008

Statement by John Perry TD at SCIFE on 5 November

John Perry Budget 2009 Speech

10/11/2008

The 2009 budget was conceived at a wild party held in a Fianna Fáil fuelled building boom and has been delivered prematurely in a welter of panic and confusion. As we approach the 12th successive year of Fianna Fáil-led Government, we are experiencing a game of “back to the future”. However, one cannot blame somebody else.

Lenihan’s Levies Could Turn Recession in to Depression - Perry

30/10/2008

The FF Government;s €2.0bn in tax hikes and another €2.0bn in cutbacks in vital infrastructure programmes threaten to turn the current Irish recession into a sustained depression according to Fine Gael Sligo/North Leitrim Deputy, John Perry TD.

Dáil Speech by John Perry TD on Farm Waste Management Scheme Motion

30/10/2008

Perry makes case for 2,000 home owners in Sligo North Leitrim

03/10/2008

Sligo North Leitrim Fine Gael Deputy, John Perry TD called for 'just and fair' treatment of people who have difficulty repaying their homeloans, which include 2000 home owners in Sligo/North Leitrim , in return for what he termed as 'the people of Ireland donating generously in this instance'.

Dáil Speech by Deputy John Perry on the Intoxicating Liquor Bill

02/07/2008

I broadly welcome the objectives of the Bill in seeking to tackle the growing problem of excessive alcohol consumption. Excessive alcohol consumption and binge drinking by young people place a huge strain on public health resources and exacerbate the problems of anti-social behaviour and criminal activity. The Bill does not tackle the cultural problem that Ireland has with alcohol consumption. If we were serious about curbing excessive consumption, we would be discussing the banning of all relevant advertising, especially advertisements associated with sports such as Gaelic games, rugby, horse racing and many others which facilitate alcohol advertisements. This advertising plays a critical role in the glamorisation of alcohol. If we were serious about curbing excessive consumption, we would also deal decisively with the below cost selling of alcohol, especially the campaigns to promote the sale of spirits. We would consider a prohibition of the use of alcohol purchases as a means of increasing bonus or loyalty points, a significant issue when one examines the growth of under-cost selling by supermarkets. I have a vested interest in this issue as I work in the retail trade. I know the difficulties in the promotion by all retail chains of the sale of alcohol.

Dáil Speech by Deputy John Perry During Fishing Industry Motion

02/07/2008

I congratulate my Fine Gael colleagues, Deputy Creed, who is our spokesman in this area, and Deputy Sheahan, on this critically important motion. If one visits coastal areas such as Killybegs, Castletownbere and Rossaveal, one will see that fishing communities throughout the country were left out in the cold over the last ten years, as the rest of the economy flourished. The previous Fianna Fáil-led Government all but abandoned the fishing industry and the coastal communities. One third of the population lives within ten miles of the coast. Ireland’s territorial waters, which extend 200 nautical miles from the coast, are ten times bigger than Ireland’s land mass. In the absence of leadership over the last 11 years, the Government has been content to waste Ireland’s marine sector, which is one of its greatest untapped natural resources.

Perry says Government’s own statistics prove the case for keeping cancer care services at Sligo Hosp

02/07/2008

During the recent debate of the Fine Gael Private Members Motion on Retaining Cancer Care Services in Sligo Hospital I made a compelling case as to why Sligo Hospital should be developed as one of the centres of excellence for breast cancer care services in the North West.

Perry urges Minister not to reduce the number of teachers in Rathcormac National School.

29/05/2008

Speaking in the Dail on Tuesday evening, May 27th, on the Fine Gael Private Members Motion on reducing primary school class sizes, Perry urges Minister of Education and Science not to reduce the number of teachers in Rathcormac National School.

Fine Gael Private Members Motion on Retaining Cancer Care Services in Sligo Hospital

23/05/2008

I would like to congratulate Fine Gael party leader Enda Kenny, Health spokesman Dr James Reilly and the Labour party on bringing forward this important motion. It concerns the retention of Cancer Services at Sligo Hospital. This situation is now at a critical juncture. First let us look at two of the key ideas behind the proposed 8 centre model of Breast Cancer Care

FF Govt Broken Promise Results in Rathcormack N.S. Losing a Teacher

19/05/2008

Perry urges new Education Minister Batt O’Keeffe to ensure that no teacher is sacked. The Minister can easily do this by setting the staff schedule at 26 students per teacher. This means that Rathcormack N.S. will not lose any teachers.

Cancer care in Sligo Leitrim, the defining constituency issue for the 30th Dail

19/05/2008

In advance of next week’s Fine Gael Private Members’ Motion on the retention of cancer care services at Sligo Hospital, John Perry TD has called for the full and active support of all local politicians for the motion.

Lisbon Treaty Referendum

13/05/2008

Article 48 of the treaty makes it quite clear that the Irish people will continue to have to approve European treaties in exactly the same way as before.

Perry calls for an enthusiastic “Yes” vote in the Lisbon Reform Treaty Referendum.

09/04/2008

Speaking in the Dail on the Second Stage of the Twenty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2008 Deputy Perry called for a positive, self-confident outlook to the future, and a Yes vote in the referendum.

Perry calls for world wide ban on the use of cluster bombs

09/04/2008

Speaking in the Dail during Fine Gael Private Members’ Business on the Second Stage of Cluster Munitions Bill 2008 John Perry calls for a comprehensive treaty to ban the use of cluster bombs

Perry honoured with Gael of the Year award at New York St. Patrick's Day parade.

26/03/2008

The Queens County St. Patrick's Day Parade took place last Saturday ( 1st March) at the Rockaways. After the parade a special awards ceremony was held in the local church hall and a number of people were honoured by the Parade Committee including Gael of the Year, John Perry TD.

Speech by John Perry during the Dail motion on reports on Cancer Services

12/03/2008

Following on from the Portlaoise reports we have the Minister and the HSE using the Portlaoise events to push their propaganda that the answer is the 8 centre model of cancer care. In my opinion, the Portlaoise reports do nothing to further the argument for the proposed model.

Joint Committee adopts report which could affect regional Irish airports

05/03/2008

The Joint Committee on European Scrutiny, which is chaired by Mr John Perry, T.D., has approved a report which could have major implications for regional Irish airports. “Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on Airport Charges” was considered by the Committee and the decision was taken to adopt the report and recommend it to the Minister.

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2008: Perry calls for improved conditions for Volunteers

19/02/2008

I ask the Minister to note an anomaly I propose to highlight. Last month the Taoiseach opened the new Irish Aid volunteering and information centre on O’Connell Street. The centre is designed to promote public awareness and understanding of development issues and the role of Irish Aid. I endorse the Taoiseach’s comments at the opening on the positive impact Irish Aid and our missionaries and volunteers are making in crucial areas such as health care, housing, education and the fight against HIV and AIDS in developing countries. Many such volunteers come from my constituency of Sligo-Leitrim and do excellent work in developing countries, often in complex and trying circumstances.

‘Patients face threat to key services unless HSE Pharmacist clash averted’ – Perry

19/02/2008

Fine Gael Sligo / North Leitrim deputy John Perry TD, has warned that there is an ongoing threat to the service patients receive from community pharmacies while the HSE and pharmacists remain at loggerheads on a contractual change due to be implemented on March 1st.

'LACK OF GOVERNMENT FUNDING PLACES ST ANGELA'S COLLEGE IN SERIOUS DIFFICULTY '- PERRY.

13/02/2008

Sligo/North Leitrim Fine Gael Deputy John Perry TD has called on the Minister for Education to make Funding available a soon as possible for Capital Projects at St. Angela's College in Sligo.

Perry meets with the EU Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development.

13/02/2008

As Chairman of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on EU Scrutiny, I recently had the opportunity to meet with a number of EU Commissioners in Brussels. These meetings facilitated a very useful exchange of views on the new policies and legislative proposals being developed by EU Commission for 2008.

Perry calls on Minister Gormley to revise the proposed legislation on Dog Breeding Establishments

22/01/2008

Ireland has a rich rural heritage and tradition; the landscape, the flora and the fauna, the people, the strong sense of community and of belonging are a defining part of our national identity. Outdoor leisure and recreational activities such as hunting, shooting and fishing are factors that are a fundamental and integral part of the rural lifestyle.

Status of Sligo Garda Station Must Not Be Downgraded – Perry.

08/01/2008

The status of Sligo Garda Station as a Regional Centre must be maintained, according to Sligo/North Leitrim Fine Gael Deputy, John Perry TD.

Perry Calls for Exchequer Funding to Alleviate Water Charges 'Fiasco'

08/01/2008

Sligo / North Leitrim Fine Gael Deputy John Perry TD, has added his voice to the growing calls for swift action, on what he termed, the ‘current draconian and excessive water charges issue’.

Perry calls for better Childcare Scheme

26/11/2007

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.

Perry calls for review of plan to remove cancer care service from Sligo Hospital

26/11/2007

Speaking in the Adjournment Debate in the Dail on Wednesday 22nd November John Perry T.D. called on the Minister now take up the issue of cross-border cooperation in the provision of the full range of cancer care services covering all the Midland and Border Counties, and in particular to fully explore the provision of specialist cancer care services from Sligo Hospital to patients from Fermanagh.

Undocumented Irish in the US

13/11/2007

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.

Speech to the Dail during the Second Stage of the Charities Bill 2007

05/11/2007

In a speech to the Dail during the Second Stage of the Charities Bill 2007, John Perry called for the strengthening of Section 43 of the Bill to give the proposed regulatory authority explicit powers to ensure accountability and transparency in financial reports issued by organisations with charitable status.

John Perry appointed Chairperson of Oireachtas Committee on EU Security

30/10/2007

Fine Gael Leader Enda Kenny names Sligo North Leitrim TD John Perry as Chairperson of the new Oireachtas Committee on EU Scrutiny.

Planned cutbacks at Sligo Hospital

30/10/2007

Adjournment Debate Wednesday 24th Oct 2007.In order to try and get some clarity on the cutbacks at Sligo Hospital I asked the Minister confirm that the HSE plan to transfer oncology services from Sligo Hospital.

Protest the Cutbacks at Sligo Hospital

24/10/2007

John Perry calls for public support for Thursday’s protest against removal of health services from Sligo Hospital.

Presentation of FETAC Nursing Studies Award

22/10/2007

John Perry presents awards to those who have completed the FETAC Level 5 Nursing Studies course at the Clarion Hotel, Sligo on October 10th, 2007.

Presentation of FETAC Nursing Studies Award

22/10/2007

John Perry presents awards to those who have completed the FETAC Level 5 Nursing Studies course at the Clarion Hotel, Sligo on October 10th, 2007.

Presentation of FETAC Nursing Studies Award

15/10/2007

John Perry presents awards to those who have completed the FETAC Level 5 Nursing Studies course at the Clarion Hotel, Sligo on October 10th, 2007.

Cutbacks at Sligo Hospital

03/10/2007

Speaking during the Adjournment Debate on Wednesday 26th September, 2007 John Perry addressed the issues of cutbacks at Sligo Hospital, and poor progress on the rollout of BreastCheck and radiotherapy services.

9 11 Anniversary

12/09/2007

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.

Perry calls for better regional policy

20/08/2007

To avoid further divergence in East West social and economic conditions I urge the Government to immediately launch a major review of regional development policy. We need a better regional policy for the development of the Western regions; a policy that fully recognises the importance of air links from Western airports to the major international airport hubs.

Perry welcomes plan to protect shellfish waters

31/07/2007

In a statement issued on Tuesday this week, Sligo North Leitrim Fine Gael T.D. John Perry has welcomed the plan announced by the Government to protect shellfish waters. In particular, he welcomed the inclusion of Ballysadare Bay, Drumcliffe Bay and Sligo Harbour in the scheme.

Perry calls on Government to do more to secure jobs for the constituency

31/07/2007

Sligo North Leitrim Fine Gael TD John Perry has described press reports that EBay has abandoned its planned expansion in Sligo as a big loss for the constituency. He also commented that the first significant piece of news for the constituency from the new government was a deep disappointment for everyone.

Perry Commends Sligo GAA's History Makers

26/07/2007

Sligo/North Leitrim Fine Gael TD John Perry has added his voice of congratulations and support to the Connacht Champions Sligo, ahead of their All Ireland Quarter Final showdown.

End-of-term fail for FF/PD Govt on class sizes – Perry

09/05/2007

CSO report shows Ireland has highest average class size in EU after Britain21% of Sligo Children in classes greater than 30

Fine Gael will put more beds in Northwest Hospitals – Perry

09/05/2007

“In Government, Fine Gael is committed to delivering an additional 2,300 hospital beds, which will address overcrowding in our A&Es and ensure that people receive operations in a timely manner, rather than having appointments cancelled”, said Fine Gael Sligo/North Leitrim General Election Candidate, and outgoing TD John Perry.

Perry outraged that bone scanner may be moved from Sligo General

09/05/2007

“The very idea that the dexa scanner, which was gifted to Sligo General, may be moved to another facility is outrageous” said Fine Gael Sligo/North Leitrim General Election Candidate John Perry.

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

23/04/2007

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.

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

23/04/2007

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

Houses of the Oireachtas

13/04/2007

Informational video about The Irish Government.

Enda Kenny Speech at Ard Fheis '07

04/04/2007

"You give me the mandate and I will show you how a good government works, first and always, in your interest, in the country's interest." Leader's Speech by Enda Kenny TD at Fine Gael Ard Fheis March 31st 2007

Western rail corridor shelved

04/04/2007

“It has unfortunately become very clear that this Government is not committed to the reopening of the Western Rail Corridor”, Fine Gael Sligo/Leitrim Deputy John Perry has said.

Monument to Brig. Michael Corcoran

01/04/2007

Ballymote Community enterprise presents Ireland's National Monument to the 69th Regiment and Brigader General Michael Corcoran

Fine Gael For a Better Ireland

31/03/2007

Summary of Speech by FG Marine Spokesperson, John Perry TD

Sligo Tourism

28/03/2007

informational Video about Sligo

Out of Ireland [Sligo Profile]

28/03/2007

information about Lissadell house and Brigadier Michael Corcoran founder and Leader of New York's 69th Regiment and much more .

Coastal Communities

26/03/2007

Dempsey continues to show his disregard for coastal communities - Perry

2,500 jobs lost

21/03/2007

2,500 jobs lost in this country since January - Perry

Elderly Fuel allowance

14/03/2007

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

Development of Eastern Bridge

14/03/2007

Development of Eastern Bridge pivotal to Sligo's Development - Perry

Ballisodare Sports Complex

14/03/2007

Local dedication has driven forward Ballisodare Sports Complex: Government must ensure additional funding is awarded - Perry

Transport investment

14/03/2007

Northwest finally sees Transport Investment - Perry

revitalising local coastal communities

07/03/2007

Perry committed to revitalising local coastal communities

Mental health crisis

07/03/2007

Government failure to tackle mental health crisis is scandalous - Perry

Strandhill Community Park

07/03/2007

Funding must be granted for Strandhill Community Park development - Perry

clarification of green cert

07/03/2007

Perry seeks clarification regarding green cert in farming

Coolaney Development Group

07/03/2007

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

funding for Northside Youth Project

07/03/2007

Government failure to guarantee funding for Northside Youth Project would be an affront to North Ward - Perry

Revitalise connacht coast

02/03/2007

Perry gives commitment to Galway that Fine Gael will revitalise coastal communities

Schools funding

20/02/2007

Perry slams Government hold-up in announcing Schools funding. Knockminna N.S.and others will suffer because of delay

Unused Bone Scanner

20/02/2007

Perry to raise issue of Sligo General’s unused Bone Scanner in Dáil Éireann

Reverse decision to transfer

20/02/2007

Browne must reverse decision to transfer CFB Research Unit to Marine Institute - Perry

FG proposals for small businesses

09/02/2007

FG proposals for small businesses will boost competition & reduce regulation - Kenny

Marina for Ballina

07/02/2007

Marina in Ballina needed to ensure tourism potential is realised - Perry

Perry thanks Mayor Bloomberg

04/02/2007

John Perry personally thanks Mayor Bloomberg on visit to Knock

Meeting for Ballina Anglers

01/02/2007

Perry secures meeting for Ballina Anglers with Marine Minister

Knock to USA

29/01/2007

Perry welcomes new air service between Knock Airport and the USA

BreastCheck in Northwest

29/01/2007

Perry demands rollout of BreastCheck in Northwest

Jobs Announcement needed for Sligo

23/01/2007

Perry’s New Year Message to Government: Major Jobs Announcement needed for Sligo Now!

Mackerel Quotas

22/01/2007

Govt delay in issuing Mackerel Quotas is devastating fishermen - Perry

Fishing communities

12/01/2007

Dark week for our fishing communities - Perry

Missing Pere Charles trawler

11/01/2007

Statement by John Perry on missing Pere Charles trawler

Taxes from the dead

03/01/2007

Government raises taxes from the dead - Perry

'Ocean of Opportunity'

12/12/2006

'Ocean of Opportunity' - Fine Gael's Blueprint for a Viable and Sustainable Marine Sector

Speech by John Perry TD

12/12/2006

Speech at the launch of "Ocean of Opportunity - Fine Gael's Blueprint for a Viable and Sustainable Marine Sector"

Affordable Housing

27/11/2006

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

quality affordable homes

27/11/2006

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

Transport 21

27/11/2006

Transport 21 contains very little Sligo and Northwest - Perry

Northwest Nurses at Rally

27/11/2006

Perry stands behind Northwest Nurses as they prepare for Dublin rally

Hospital Waiting Lists

27/11/2006

Perry Expresses Concern and Alarm over North Western Hospital Waiting Lists – Unnecessary Suffering being Inflicted on Thousands as a Result of Low Referrals to the NTPF

Sligo Garda Station

27/11/2006

McDowell must make Sligo Garda Station a Priority - Perry

Maternity Benefit

27/11/2006

Maternity Benefit must equal minimum wage - Perry

nursing home subvention

27/11/2006

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

Water Charges

27/11/2006

Water Charges another Stealth Tax on Farmers and Business – Perry

Gas Connection

27/11/2006

Perry says Gas Connection essential for Future of Industry in Sligo

Protect Salmon Stocks

01/11/2006

Time for real debate on how best to protect Salmon Stocks - Perry

Salmon netting ban

25/10/2006

FG unconvinced that compulsory salmon netting ban will work – Perry

Lost at Sea Compensation

19/10/2006

Why did 2 constituents of Min Fahey get 74% of "Lost at Sea" Compensation Scheme - Perry

Ballymote Fire Station

19/09/2006

Sligo County Council’s lack of action over Ballymote Fire Station is putting lives at risk – Perry

Grange Crossing Proposal

12/09/2006

Sligo County Council submit Grange Crossing Proposal following push by Perry

Sligo to Dublin train

12/09/2006

Perry receives confirmation that commuter trains will be replaced on Sligo to Dublin route

Cancelled operations rise

05/09/2006

Patients suffer as number of cancelled operations jumps 145% to 192 at Sligo General – Perry

Falling milk prices

05/09/2006

Coughlan must stand up and support dairy farmers as falling milk prices deplete their incomes - Perry

Better diabetes services

29/08/2006

Perry demands better diabetes services in Northwest as number of Sligo/Leitrim sufferers hits 5,000

Wheelchair Association

29/08/2006

Perry demands greater Government support for Sligo Wheelchair Association

CCTV for Sligo

29/08/2006

Perry demands a date for when CCTV will be operational in Sligo City

Ballymote Courthouse

29/08/2006

Perry says Ballymote is holding onto its Courthouse!

Sligo FG Meeting

29/08/2006

Sligo to host Fine Gael Parliamentary Party Meeting

Road Safety in Grange

29/08/2006

Major Breakthrough in Road Safety in Grange secured by Perry

Over-Crowded Classrooms

29/08/2006

One in 6 Sligo Children in Over-Crowded Classrooms

Brig. Michael Corcoran Monument

22/08/2006

Speech By John Perry TD at the Unveiling of Ireland’s National Monument to the Fighting 69th Regiment & Brigadier Michael Corcoran, Ballymote, Co. Sligo

New radio system

13/08/2006

Govt heading for another expensive PPARS white elephant - Perry

Transport for cancer patients

12/07/2006

Perry raises issue of transport for cancer patients

State pensions

12/07/2006

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

Disability waiting lists

12/07/2006

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

Farm plastics

12/07/2006

Perry calls on Environment Minister to address issue of farm plastics

Water Meters Charges

12/07/2006

Perry Questions Minister on Water Meters Charges

Sligo farmers and land

12/07/2006

Perry slams Government for continuing to drive Sligo farmers off their land

Support from the State

12/07/2006

2,000 Small Companies in Sligo receive little or no support from the State - Perry

Support for small enterprise

12/07/2006

Perry slams Government for lack of support for Sligo’s small enterprises

secondary and community schools

25/06/2006

secondary and community schools

Funding for Air Corps Services

25/06/2006

Funding for Air Corps Services in Sligo will be sanctioned in view of the fact that due to inadequate funding the level of service is being jeopardised; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Alledged over-fishing

30/05/2006

Perry Questions Marine Minister over Gallagher letter to Commissioner Borg

Protection of hospital staff

27/04/2006

Nurses continue to be at risk as no directive issued to HSE to ensure protection of hospital staff - Perry

Driving Test Waiting time

27/02/2006

Waiting time for Driving Test in Sligo hits 42 weeks - Perry

Forthill Recreation Park

27/02/2006

Perry gives Forthill Recreation Park his full support

'New’ Trains debate

27/02/2006

'New’ Trains in full flow but Sligo people unhappy with service

Water Charges and Schools

27/02/2006

Water Charges on Schools an Extra Expense for Parents - Perry

Nitrates Directive

27/02/2006

Government bows to FG pressure on Nitrates Directive implementation - Perry

Tax Back Campaign

27/02/2006

Euro 300m Refunded During FG Tax Back Campaign - Perry

Mackeral Quota Cuts

23/02/2006

Dempsey needs to clarify facts of Mackeral Quota Cuts - Perry

Fisheries penalty system [SPEECH]

22/02/2006

How can a fisheries penalty system which is suitable for the majority of countries in Europe be unsuitable for Ireland? - Perry

Speech by Deputy John Perry

22/02/2006

Speech given by Deputy John Perry at the National Association of Widows in Ireland seminar in Sligo on February 22nd 2006

Job losses

22/02/2006

Perry speaks on recent job losses in Sligo in Dáil Éireann

Land Registry processing

20/02/2006

Sligo and Leitrim farmers face severe delays in Land Registry processing – Perry

Gallagher jumps ship

14/02/2006

Gallagher jumps ship as fishing industry enters a critical period - Perry

Sea Fisheries Bill

08/02/2006

Sea Fisheries Bill will trawl fishing industry backward - Perry

Neglect of agriculture

08/02/2006

Agriculture Minister to be condemned for failing farmers – John Perry

SSIA Scheme

30/01/2006

SSIA Scheme pitfalls could mean serious deductions for account holders

Increased bus services

30/01/2006

Perry calls for increased bus services between Sligo City surrounding towns

Collins Event

30/01/2006

Banotti and Owen to attend Sligo/Leitrim Collins Event

Sustaining our Salmon Stocks

19/01/2006

Speech by Fine Gael Spokesperson on the Marine, John Perry TD, at the launch of Salmon Charter – Sustaining our Salmon Stocks, at the Drowse Tavern, Tullaghan, Co. Leitrim

Illegal drugs

04/01/2006

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

Medical cards

04/01/2006

Only 200 GP medical cards issued in Sligo out of promised 7,000 - Perry

Road safety

04/01/2006

398 dead in 2005, Government indifference to road safety continues - Perry

‘Stay Safe’ programme

04/01/2006

‘Stay Safe’ programme should be mandatory in all primary schools – Perry

Coláiste Mhuire funding

20/12/2005

Perry presses for funding for science room in Coláiste Mhuire

Flood of Non-EU food

20/12/2005

WTO: Bad deal for Irish farmers and consumers – Perry

Vetting in education sector

20/12/2005

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

Road infrastructure

20/12/2005

Sligo being held back by lack of road infrastructure - Perry

31 job losses

20/12/2005

Perry speaks in Dáil on 31 job losses following SP Wine Products decision to leave Easkey

Road safety at Grange

20/12/2005

Grange needs new road safety measures now – Perry

Gov. prices UP /export prices DOWN

20/12/2005

€37m wiped off exports in three years - Perry

Farmers owed

20/12/2005

€300,000 lost to farmers in Sligo and Leitrim – Perry

Provide BreastCheck

13/12/2005

Government’s failure to provide BreastCheck will cost Sligo women their lives – Perry

Government-sector inflation

13/12/2005

Government-sector inflation six times higher than rest of economy - Perry

Housing

13/12/2005

First Time buyers hit yet again – Perry

Children’s Safety

13/12/2005

Children’s Safety in danger at Collooney NS – Perry

HSE Human Resources

13/12/2005

Manorhamilton to be lead site for HSE Human Resources following push by Perry

Guernsey Shelf Company

13/12/2005

Guernsey Shelf Company Receives €2 Million Worth of PPARS Recruitment Consultancy Fees - Perry

Decentralisation

13/12/2005

Fewer than 1 in 8 civil servants willing to decentralise, with only 12 months to go - Perry

Emergency funding for A and E

13/12/2005

Emergency funding needed for A&E crisis as 11 people wait on trolleys in Sligo - Perry

Alcohol addiction facilities

13/12/2005

Sligo needs hospital facility for alcohol addiction - Perry

Employment Limbo

13/12/2005

Harney shamefully ignoring plight of 32 nursing home staff in Ballymote - Perry

Waiting on trolleys

13/12/2005

13 people waiting on trolleys in Sligo Hospital shows this Government is failing Irish people - Perry

Sea Fisheries Bill

18/11/2005

Fine Gael will repeal unfair Sea Fisheries Bill if elected to Government – Perry

Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005 [Speech]

17/11/2005

Speech by John Perry TD, Fine Gael Spokesperson on the Marine, during a Dáil debate on the Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005 in Dáil Éireann, Thursday 17th November

Inland Fisheries Review

17/11/2005

Inland Fisheries Review will centralise power and sell State Fisheries - Perry

Reflagging of Irish ships

16/11/2005

New laws needed to stamp out reflagging of Irish ships – Perry

Irish inflation

14/11/2005

Irish inflation rising faster than rest of EU - Perry

FG Path to Government

14/11/2005

New Ideas from New Team Paves FG Path to Govt – Perry

Completion of Junior Cert

14/11/2005

We must fight for 100% completion rate at Junior Cert level - Perry

Energise Irish language

14/11/2005

Fine Gael will energise Irish language - Perry

Playground funding

14/11/2005

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

Sports facilities

14/11/2005

Perry says Education Minister must provide accessible information on sports facilities

Road safety armbands

14/11/2005

Child pedestrian deaths highest in EU - Perry calls for road safety armbands

Halt rip-off merchants

08/11/2005

Perry slams Government over failure to halt rip-off merchants

school information debate

02/11/2005

Sligo Parents totally overlooked in school information debate – Perry

Transport Needs

02/11/2005

Government continues to ignore Sligo’s Transport needs

Weir killing salmon

25/10/2005

€48m Kilkenny Weir is still killing salmon - Perry

Crime increase

25/10/2005

Minister for Justice unable to handle growing crime rate - Perry

Garda retirement age

25/10/2005

Perry calls on McDowell to increase Garda retirement age to 60

Medical cards slashed

25/10/2005

4,000 medical cards slashed in Sligo since ’97 - Perry

Support our agri-food

25/10/2005

€4 million in stealth charges on Sligo farmers

Save Irish salmon

24/10/2005

Gallagher must listen to 4,000 people protesting against Government salmon policy - Perry

Veterinary Practice Bill

23/10/2005

Perry questions Agriculture Minister over Veterinary Practice Bill

Fine Gael/Labour motion

18/10/2005

Why Are Government Afraid of C&AG Inquiry of Thornton Hall Purchase? – Perry

First-Time Buyers Stamp Duty

18/10/2005

Statistics Show Price of Second-Hand House Now Above First-Time Buyers Stamp Duty Exemption Level –Perry

Early Retirement Scheme

18/10/2005

Shelving ERS will see young farmers abandoned by Government – Perry

Rise in suicide rate

18/10/2005

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

Tubbercurry Garda Station

18/10/2005

Perry continues to chase Government for works promised to Tubbercurry Garda Station

Problems with ‘new’ trains

18/10/2005

Perry calls on Transport Minister to explain problems with ‘new’ trains

Disability Services Funding

18/10/2005

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

Right to healthcare

18/10/2005

Government is denying very ill in Sligo their basic right to healthcare

Fuel Allowance

18/10/2005

Fuel Allowance Must Be Increased- Perry

Child Protection

18/10/2005

Children remain at risk due to Government inaction - Perry

Mis spent Government Money

18/10/2005

Perry says €150 million wasted on P-PARS could have brought rail link from Collooney to Claremorris

Health Officers

13/10/2005

On the spot Health Officers must be brought into Hospital Wards - Perry

Wait for Refunds

29/09/2005

Illegally Charged Nursing Home Patients Now Facing Two Year Wait for Refunds – Perry

End of Irish Seafaring

29/09/2005

End of Irish Seafaring: Huge strategic loss and Govt must take the blame - Perry

Mobile Phone Mast

26/09/2005

Perry damns Government for turning a blind eye to Sligo’s concerns over mast

Land loophole must be examined

21/09/2005

Marine Department’s role in State land loophole must be examined

Government’s failure on childcare

14/09/2005

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

Real Irish tax burden

14/09/2005

Real Irish tax burden is 36.3% of GNP, not 30% as Cowen claims – Perry

Fisherman Wages

14/09/2005

60% of Drift-Net Salmon Fishermen Earn Less than € 1000 A Year, Buy-Out and Set Aside Needed - Perry

Randon Levels in Sligo

23/08/2005

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

Enhancement for Strandhill

23/08/2005

Perry questions Environment Minister about enhancement for Strandhill

B&B registration

23/08/2005

Perry asks about B&B registration

Heating in Sligo homes

23/08/2005

Perry raises questions in Dáil about heating in Sligo homes

Impact of new private hospital

23/08/2005

Perry asks hard questions about impact of new private hospital in Galway

Health Services Executive

23/08/2005

Health Services Executive - €1 million paid out in error

HSE cash flow problems

23/08/2005

Major Cash flow problems emerging within the HSE, with a major impact in the Sligo/Leitrim area

Continuing inaction

23/08/2005

Perry appalled at Tanaiste’s continuing inaction

School transport

23/08/2005

Up to 250 Pupils in post Primary School unlikely to have School transport from September- Perry

New crime statistics

27/07/2005

Perry queries new crime statistics for Sligo

Sligo Hospice

27/07/2005

Sligo Hospice decision welcomed

Risk from land speculators

27/07/2005

Port body warned State over risk to properties

Whitefish decommissioning scheme

19/07/2005

Perry says details must be examined on whitefish decommissioning scheme

100's owed money

18/07/2005

100’s in Sligo/Leitrim are owed money under rural renewal scheme

100's owed money

18/07/2005

100’s in Sligo/Leitrim are owed money under rural renewal scheme

Resource Teacher Review

25/05/2005

Perry says Hanafin needs to look closely at Resource Teacher Review

full information on SSIA

25/05/2005

Perry urges Cowen to give public full information on SSIA

Local Post Offices

25/05/2005

Perry calls on the Government to stand by local Post Offices

Imbalance in schools

25/05/2005

Perry calls for Review of General Model of Resource Teachers to address imbalance in schools

funding for Dunmoran Strand

25/05/2005

Perry calls for funding for works at Dunmoran Strand

Ballinode College

25/05/2005

Deputy John Perry TD has damned Education and Science Minister Mary Hanafin for her cold approach to the system.

technology development in rural areas

25/05/2005

Perry disappointed at Government’s lack of commitment to technology development in rural areas

library facilities in Ballymote

20/05/2005

library facilities in Ballymote (2004-05-20)

delay in BreastCheck

08/04/2005

Tanaiste must explain delay in rollout of BreastCheck

Remedial works scheme

08/04/2005

Remedial works scheme application by Sligo Borough Council

New homes required

08/04/2005

500 new homes required by Sligo County Council

Eco-friendly heating

08/04/2005

Eco-friendly heating & hot water system

Lower insurance costs

08/04/2005

Court judgment on PIAB raises serious questions about Govt commitment to lower insurance costs –Perry

Victims of assaults services

08/04/2005

Services to victims of assaults in Sligo and Leitrim

School attendance

08/04/2005

School attendance pattern of Children-Perry

Sligo Job Loss

08/04/2005

1400 jobs have been lost in Sligo -Perry

Community Workers funding

08/04/2005

Community Workers Co-operative funding

Long term Care [Speech]

08/04/2005

People on long term care

School facilities

08/04/2005

Inadequate facilities in Dromore West National School

School extension

08/04/2005

Extension need to Kilglass National School, Sligo

Women's Refuge

08/04/2005

Funding for women's refuge

Elderly hospital charges

08/04/2005

Refund of hospital charges for the elderly

Support afforestation

08/04/2005

Grant aid and support for afforestation

Nursing homes equal

08/04/2005

Treat all nursing homes equal

Endowment Mortgages

08/04/2005

Action Needed on Endowment Mortgages- Perry

Fisherman VAT relief

08/04/2005

Unregistered Fishermen Deserve VAT Relief on Safety Equipment – Perry

Issue medical cards

08/04/2005

Perry call for 5000 medical cards to be issued in Sligo.

Pay for Intellectual Disability Nurses

08/04/2005

Deputy Perry calls for appropriate pay for Intellectual Disability Nurses

Orthodontic situation in Sligo

08/04/2005

Deputy Perry forces Tánaiste to examine Orthodontic situation in Sligo

Disability Bill

08/04/2005

Disability Bill

Inadequate school size

08/04/2005

Cliffoney National School built in 1914 is inadequate to cater for its 92 students

Department of Agriculture

08/04/2005

Decentralisation and the Department of Agriculture

Support indigenous industry

08/04/2005

Govt must support indigenous industry in face of industrial job losses – Perry

Sports capital grant for Geevagh

08/04/2005

Funding for sports capital grant for Geevagh

Plight of Irish citizens in USA

08/04/2005

Perry calls for the plight of Irish citizens who are illegally resident in the United States to be raised with US authorities;

Limited medical regulation

08/04/2005

The limited medical regulation in the primary medical certificate are excessively restrictive for disabled persons-Perry

Funds for fire stations

08/04/2005

Refurbishment and extension of Sligo & Ballymote fire stations

Garda Síochána Bill 2004

08/04/2005

Speaking in the Dail on the Garda Síochána Bill 2004 Fine Gael Marine Spokesperson John Perry said Fine Gael welcomes this important Bill but has some questions and concerns.

Child Poverty

08/04/2005

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

SSIA Disclosure

08/04/2005

SSIA Account Holders Must fill out Disclosure Notices

John Perry on Orthodontics

08/04/2005

allocations to Sligo under the 2005 National Roads Allocations.

08/04/2005

Fine Gael TD for Sligo/Leitrim John Perry has welcomed major allocations to Sligo under the 2005 National Roads Allocations.

Agriculture Decentralisation

04/04/2005

Perry calls for logic in Agriculture Decentralisation

Outrage at teacher cuts

22/03/2005

Sligo/Leitrim TD John Perry has expressed his horror at a situation in several Sligo national schools, which will see them each losing a teacher this coming September.

Ministerial Snub of Fishermen

08/03/2005

Mismanagement and miscalculation has cost Scallop Industry

European Fisheries Fund Allocation

24/02/2005

Ireland Must Fight Its Corner in European Fisheries Fund Allocation- Perry

Consumers financial pain

08/02/2005

Three Step Process to Aid Endowment Mortgage Policy Holders

O'Drea and Irish Fishermen

08/02/2005

2005-02-03O’Dea Should Get His Facts Right and Apologise - Perry

Mortgage Policy Holders

08/02/2005

Consumers suffering unnecessary financial pain – Perry

Fish farming rise

04/01/2005

Fish farming replacing the catching sector 11-01-2005

Family and Employment Services

04/01/2005

Family Services project and the Employment Support Service

Single Farm Payment

04/01/2005

Force majeure scheme for single farm payment in Sligo & Leitrim

Refuse to ban salmon angling

04/01/2005

Don’t destroy our angling industry- Perry

€ Health Board Staff.

04/01/2005

Re-deployment of Health Board Staff

Recycling centres funding

04/01/2005

Telecommunications repair services

04/01/2005

Wheelchair Service Redundancys

04/01/2005

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

Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2004

04/01/2005

Speaking on the Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2004

Extend City Bus Service

04/01/2005

Bus Eireann-Extend City Bus Service to Carraroe - Perry

Mental Health

04/01/2005

Environmental factors which impact on mental health

Radon detector for Homes

04/01/2005

Radon detector units for homes in Sligo & Leitrim

Concession on OAPs

04/01/2005

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

Post Services

04/01/2005

People’s confidence shattered in one of our most important services, which will have a direct effect on Sligo’s 140 postpersons.

safeguard live cattle export

04/01/2005

Government should move to safeguard live cattle export trade - Perry

Cregg House

04/01/2005

Cregg House funding sought by Perry

Local Authority Housing

04/01/2005

Riverstown Local Authority Housing

Bunninadden Local Authority Housing

04/01/2005

Bunninadden Local Authority Housing

Ballisodare Local Authority Housing

04/01/2005

Ballisodare Local Authority Housing

Secondary schools funding

04/01/2005

Lack of equal funding for Secondary schools in Co Sligo raised

Rural transport initiative

04/01/2005

Rural transport initiative in Co Sligo and Leitrim

Health Centre in Coolaney

04/01/2005

Health Centre in Coolaney Co Sligo-Perry

Overseas Aid

04/01/2005

government’s commitment to spend 0.7% GNP on overseas aid

Mohill Community College

04/01/2005

Mohill Community College County Leitrim

restructure of the NWHB facility

04/01/2005

Up to 10,000 staff from Counties Sligo and Leitrim who are uncertain of their responsibilities

restructure of the NWHB

04/01/2005

Up to 10,000 staff from Counties Sligo and Leitrim who are uncertain of their responsibilities

Maritime trade route

04/01/2005

Govt must safeguard Ireland's future as maritime trade route to Europe and US -Fine Gael Spokesperson on Marine John Perry TD.

Driving Instructor Status

04/01/2005

Driving Instructor Status

Tourism facility at Yeats Village

04/01/2005

Excellence in Tourism facility at Yeats Village, Ballinode Co Sligo

Penalties Need to Be Standardised

04/01/2005

Fisheries Penalties Need to Be Standardised- Perry

Marine Tourism

04/01/2005

No money allocated for Marine Tourism at all - Perry

Near miss

04/01/2005

State Towing Vessel vital to avoid another 'Near Miss' - Perry

Refurbishment of Tubbercurry Garda Station

04/01/2005

Refurbishment of Tubbercurry Garda Station, County Sligo

North West Alcohol Forum

04/01/2005

North West Alcohol Forum2005-01-04

Consumer Rights Enforcer Bill

04/01/2005

Consumer Rights Enforcer Bill

Civil Servants seeking Sligo Vacancies

04/01/2005

Civil Servants seeking Sligo Vacancies were told they wont be moved-Perry

Capitation Grants. Kilglass NS

04/01/2005

Capitation Grants. Kilglass National School in County Sligo

Schools Refurbishment

04/01/2005

Schools Refurbishment in Counties Sligo and Leitrim

Schools Building Project at Carbury NS

04/01/2005

Schools Building Project at Carbury National School in County Sligo 2005-01-04

Gurteen Community Alert funding

04/01/2005

Gurteen Community Alert, Co Sligo funding sought by Perry

Funding for St Vincent De Paul St Attracta’s Conference

04/01/2005

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

Funding for Ransboro Association

04/01/2005

Funding sought for Ransboro Association Co Sligo Community Development.

Illegal charging

04/01/2005

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

Housing capital assistance

04/01/2005

voluntary housing capital assistance in Sligo & Leitrim

Ballymote Childcare Committee

04/01/2005

Perry Seeks funding Ballymote Childcare Committee

Housing aid for elderly

04/01/2005

Funding for Housing aid for elderly in Sligo & Leitrim

No reduction to OAP Services

04/01/2005

govt must ensure no reduction in OAP Servs-Perry

Re-imburse primary school water charges

04/01/2005

Re-imburse water charges in all primary schools in sligo & leitrim

budgetary allocations to local authorities

04/01/2005

budgetary allocations to local authorities

Water Saving devises

04/01/2005

Water Saving devises in local authority housing in SLIGO & LEITRIM

Tubbercurry Sewerage Scheme-Perry

04/01/2005

To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress made on Tubbercurry Sewerage Scheme:

Deserted wife allowance

04/01/2005

Deserted wife allowance

Oil Spills on Road-Perry

04/01/2005

Oil Spills on Road-Perry

Perry calls for the Minister to re-open the live export

04/01/2005

Perry calls for the Minister to re-open the live export

Irish stammering association new Centre

04/01/2005

Irish stammering association have plans to set up a Centre of excellence in Carrick –on-Shannon Co Leitrim

Waste Management

04/01/2005

Waste Management-Perry

Scoil Ursula Strandhill Rd, Sligo

04/01/2005

Scoil Ursula Strandhill Rd, Sligo

Irish Fisheries Penalties 10 Times Higher than EU

04/01/2005

Irish Fisheries Penalties 10 Times Higher than EU

Mackerel fishing industry annihilated - Perry

22/12/2004

Mackerel fishing industry annihilated - Perry

Irish Nationality and Citizenship Bill 2004

21/12/2004

Irish Nationality and Citizenship Bill 2004

Mugged by the State

21/12/2004

Brian Dowling Political Correspondent Irish Independent Mugged by the State

Sligo/Leitrim TD John Perry Highlighting waste of taxpayers money

21/12/2004

Sligo/Leitrim TD John Perry Highlighting waste of taxpayers money

Kilsellagh Water Scheme Sligo

21/12/2004

Kilsellagh Water Scheme Sligo

sligo broadband services

21/12/2004

sligo broadband services

Job Creation in Counties Sligo & Leitrim

21/12/2004

Job Creation in Counties Sligo & Leitrim

speedometers changed

21/12/2004

Questions and Answers from John Perry TD and Minister for Transport (Martin Cullen)

Debate on the Health Amendment Bill No.2

16/12/2004

Speech by John Perry TD, Fine Gael Spokesperson on the Marine, during the Debate on the Health Amendment Bill No.2 in Dáil Éireann

single payment force majeure and exceptional

13/12/2004

single payment force majeure and exceptional

Funding for schools

13/12/2004

Funding Sought For Ballinaleg National School & Dromore West Co Sligo

Improve Health Services

13/12/2004

Perry Calls for Improvement in Health Services in Sligo and Leitrim

Provide Lifeboys

13/12/2004

Fine Gael Spokesperson for the Marine, John Perry calls on the ministers to provide lifeboys in Sligo

Cummeen drainage and sewage plant

13/12/2004

Perry Calls on Sligo County Council to Lodge Necessary Documentations on Cummeen drainage and sewage plant in Strandhill Co Sligo

Gurteen Water Scheme Co Sligo

13/12/2004

Gurteen Water Scheme Co Sligo

Cost of Storage of Electronic voting Machines

13/12/2004

Cost of Storage of Electronic voting Machines

Inadequate train service

13/12/2004

Inadequate Sligo/Dublin train service raised by Perry

Sligo harbour raised by Perry

13/12/2004

Sligo harbour raised by Perry

calls for update on Marina

13/12/2004

Perry calls for update on Marina at Rosses Point, Co. Sligo

Condemnation for neglect of Sligo/Leitrim

13/12/2004

Condemnation for neglect of Sligo/Leitrim

Speaking in the Dail on the Health Service Executive Sligo/Leitrim

13/12/2004

Speaking in the Dail on the Health Service Executive Sligo/Leitrim

Extension of the Rural Renewal Scheme in Counties Sligo and Leitrim

13/12/2004

Extension of the Rural Renewal Scheme in Counties Sligo and Leitrim

extension of the Peace II programme

13/12/2004

In the Dail Sligo/Leitrim TD & Chairman Public Accounts raised Glenfarne Community extension of the Peace II programme

Perry Calls for the Refurbishment of Connolly Park Tubbercurry

13/12/2004

Perry Calls for the Refurbishment of Connolly Park Tubbercurry

Ireland’s trade route

25/11/2004

Govt must safeguard Ireland’s future as trade route to Europe and US – Perry

Marine Tourism

25/11/2004

No money allocated for Marine Tourism at all - Perry (18-11-2004)

Highlighting waste of taxpayers money

20/10/2004

Highlighting waste of taxpayers money

Tribute to Late Tom McGettrick

20/10/2004

Perry Honours the Late Tom McGettrick, Ballymote

PAC Chairman expresses concern over medical insurance crisis

22/09/2004

PAC Chairman expresses concern over medical insurance crisis

water standards

22/09/2004

water standards

Ox Mountain Hill Sheep Development Association

22/09/2004

Ox Mountain Hill Sheep Development Association

Ballygawley sewerage & Treatment Plant

22/09/2004

Ballygawley sewerage & Treatment Plant

Merville Community Centre, Maugheraboy Sligo

22/09/2004

Merville Community Centre, Maugheraboy Sligo

Autism services- Mercy Primary School, Sligo

22/09/2004

Autism services- Mercy Primary School, Sligo

Kilmactranny National School

22/09/2004

Kilmactranny National School

Community Playgroup

22/09/2004

Castlepark Community Playgroup, Enniscrone Co Sligo

Sligo sub aqua

22/09/2004

Sligo sub aqua

McGill Summer School

22/07/2004

Public Services – Value For Money” AT McGill Summer School, Glenties, CO. Donegal

P.A.C on Offshore investigations

22/07/2004

Chairman of Revenue Commisioners to report to P.A.C on Offshore investigations, 20/07/2004

Cost of Primary Routes Improvement Programme

14/07/2004

P.A.C. to Question Dept. of Transport and National Roads Authority (NRA) Over Massive Cost and time overruns on Delivery of Primary Routes Improvements Programme.

Residential Institutions Redress Scheme

07/07/2004

P.A.C. to Question Delegation Representing Religious Concregations Over State's Negotiation of Residential Institutions Redress Scheme

Auditor general's VFM report

30/06/2004

P.A.C. to scrutinise comptroller and auditor general's VFM report on the probation and welfare service 1995 - 2002

Marina in Rosses Point

25/06/2004

Funding for the Marina in Rosses Point, County Sligo

Garda Síochána Report Motion

25/06/2004

Garda Síochána Report Motion

the Electricity (Supply) (Amendment) Bill 2004

25/06/2004

the Electricity (Supply) (Amendment) Bill 2004

Schools of Motoring

25/06/2004

Schools of Motoring

Corran College, Ballymote

25/06/2004

Corran College, Ballymote

Health board facilities in Manorhamilton

25/06/2004

Health board facilities in Manorhamilton

Ursuline College, Sligo

25/06/2004

Ursuline College, Sligo

Irish sports Council Financial Statement

23/06/2004

P.A.C. to examine Irish sports Council Financial Statement and its' capital grants for sports and recreation facilities.

P.A.C to Investigate revenue commissioner

11/06/2004

P.A.C to Investigate revenue commissioners' failure to detect recent A.I.B scandals

Leasing arrangements for probation and welfare service offices

26/05/2004

P.A.C. to question office of public works (OPW) over its management of leasing arrangements for probation and welfare service offices

Lack of Facilities for autism

20/05/2004

Lack of facilities in Sligo/Leitrim to cater specifically for person with autism

Recognised public health nurses

20/05/2004

public health nurses will be recognised by the Commission for Nursing 1998

Childcare facility, Sligo

20/05/2004

Childcare facility, Sligo

waste of public funds on the aborted e-voting initiative.

20/05/2004

PAC Chairman Condems Waste of Public Funds on E-Voting

Television Licence Fees

19/05/2004

P.A.C. TO QUESTION DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS, MARINE AND NATURAL RESOURCES ABOUT TELEVISION LICENCE FEE COLLECTION

Rural Transport Initiative

13/05/2004

Rural Transport Services, Raised in the Dail by John Perry TD Chairman Public Accounts :

CONSTRUCTION OF NEW CORK SCHOOL OF MUSIC

12/05/2004

P.A.C. TO QUESTION DEPT. EDUCATION AND SCIENCE OVER 205 MILLION EURO COST OF PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP CONSTRUCTION OF NEW CORK SCHOOL OF MUSIC

are packages for the elderly

10/05/2004

personal care packages for older persons

Research in Third Level Institutions

10/05/2004

Programme for Research in Third Level Institutions (PRTLI

college fees

10/05/2004

college registration fees

Funding for library services, tutorials and academic support

10/05/2004

third level institutes for the provision of library services, tutorials and academic support

Election review

10/05/2004

Electoral Review

MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE CLAIMS

28/04/2004

P.A.C. TO QUESTION NATIONAL TREASURY MANAGEMENT AGENCY ABOUT THE STATE’S EXPOSURE TO AN ESTIMATED €400 MILLION OUTSTANDING IN MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE CLAIMS

Referendum on citizenship

23/04/2004

Citizenship referendum

Referendum on citizenship

23/04/2004

Citizenship referendum

referendum on citizenship

23/04/2004

Citizenship referendum

An Bord Bia Bill 2003

22/04/2004

An Bord Bia (Amendment) Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Second Stage

Tribunals of Inquiry Bill 2003

22/04/2004

Tribunals of Inquiry (Evidence) (Amendment) Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Second Stage.

Central Bank Bill 2003

22/04/2004

Central Bank and Financial Services Authority of Ireland Bill 2003

P.A.C. TO QUESTION DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE

21/04/2004

P.A.C. TO QUESTION DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE ABOUT MASSIVE COST TO EXCHEQUER OF “UNCOSTED” TAX ALLOWANCES, RELIEFS AND EXEMPTIONS

Restrictions on Credit Union

15/04/2004

Restrictions on Credit Union in County Sligo

Train Service

15/04/2004

Sligo/Dublin Train Service

sports capital Application

15/04/2004

Geevagh lottery sports capital Application

Funding for Sports

15/04/2004

Funding for Easkey Sports Recreational Centre

Price of medicine

15/04/2004

Pricing of medicine

Decentralisation

15/04/2004

Decentralisation Programme

Primary School Building Programme

15/04/2004

St Josephs & St Michael’s Primary Schools Mohill Co Leitrim

National School Application

15/04/2004

Aughawillan National School

Funding for Sports field

15/04/2004

Leitrim Village Sports field

HIV-AIDS

15/04/2004

HIV-AIDS PANDEMIC

Ballymote Childcare

15/04/2004

Ballymote Childcare Facility

Tribute to Pat Joe Reynolds

15/04/2004

Tribute to the late Pat Joe Reynolds

Broadband Technology

15/04/2004

Enniscrone Broadband Technology

Rail Corridor

15/04/2004

Western Rail Corridor

Disability Bill

15/04/2004

Disabilities Bill

Radiation Oncology Services

15/04/2004

Radiation Oncology Services

PUBLIC HEALTH NURSES

14/04/2004

ANOMALY IN STATUS FOR PUBLIC HEALTH NURSES

ORGAN DONATION & Transplantation

14/04/2004

The need for ORGAN DONATION & Transplantation

Child Care facilities

14/04/2004

West Sligo Child Care facilities

Nephrologist in Sligo General

14/04/2004

Appointment of a Nephrologist in Sligo General

North West Hospice

14/04/2004

North West Hospice

Drilling for water in Co. Sligo

14/04/2004

The issue of drilling for water in Co. Sligo where there are no public or group water scheme

Facilities at NCT Test Centres

14/04/2004

Facilities at NCT Test Centres

nniscrone Sewerage Scheme

14/04/2004

Perry Seeks commitment on Enniscrone Sewerage Scheme

funding for Cloonacool Community Park

14/04/2004

Perry Seeks funding for Cloonacool Community Park, Tubbercurry, County Sligo

Rural development initiatives

14/04/2004

Perry questions Rural development initiatives

SOCIAL WELFARE OVERPAYMENTS

07/04/2004

P.A.C. TO EXAMINE SOCIAL WELFARE OVERPAYMENTS

CRITICISM OF NUMBERS ON PLC COURSES

02/04/2004

PERRY CRITICISES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION & SCIENCE “CAP” ON NUMBERS ON PLC COURSES AT SLIGO VEC SCHOOLS & COLLEGES

Michael Corcoran

01/04/2004

Michael Corcoran – Commemorative Sculpture

PUNCHESTOWN EVENT COURSE

31/03/2004

P.A.C. REPORT HEAVILY CRITICAL OF DEPARTMENTS' ROLE IN PUNCHESTOWN EVENT COURSE

Tax Evasion in offshore subsiadies of Irish Banks

24/03/2004

P.A.C.TO OBTAIN PROGRESS REPORT FROM REVENUE COMMISSIONERS ON ITS INVESTIGATIONS INTO TAX EVASION IN OFFSHORE SUBSIDIARIES OF IRISH BANKS

SLIGO LOCAL ELECTION CAMPAIGN

23/03/2004

FG LEADER TO LAUNCH SLIGO LOCAL ELECTION CAMPAIGN

COURT SERVICE

10/03/2004

COURTS SERVICE TO BE QUESTIONED BY P.A.C.

Regional developoment

08/02/2003

Perry welcomes NRA 2006 allocation for Sligo and calls for further funding to boost regional developoment