Gearóid Buckley
Tánaiste,
I was deeply disappointed to read in the journal.ie and the Irish Times that your department have spent €244,741.71 on a website for Ireland’s presidency of the EU in 2013.
Bandon drainage scheme and flood works schedule announced
December 13, 2012 By 1 Comment
Work on the scheme was suspended in October.
BANDON’S main drainage scheme is scheduled to go to tender in April 2013 and the town’s flood relief scheme works will begin in May 2014 it has been confirmed.
Work on stage 2 of the sewerage scheme was suspended in October due to contractual problems between Cork County Council and SIAC Construction Ltd.
Take part in Bandon walking and cycling survey
October 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
This year’s cycle takes place on June 15th.
COUNCILLOR Gearóid Buckley has encouraged people to engage in Cork County Council’s Active Travel survey for Bandon.
Bandon sewerage scheme works suspended
October 23, 2012 By 1 Comment
Work on the scheme has been suspended indefinitely.
WORKS on stage 2 of the Bandon Sewerage Scheme have been suspended, Cork County Council has confirmed.
In the statement the council said, “Construction on the Bandon Sewerage Scheme – Stage 2 contract has been suspended due to events beyond the control of either party.
Mixed reaction to plans to abolish West Cork town councils
October 18, 2012 By 1 Comment
Gearoid Buckley
PLANS announced by Minister Phil Hogan to reform local government in Ireland which will include the abolition of local town councils have met with mixed reaction from councillors in West Cork.
Labour councillor in Bandon, Gearóid Buckley welcomed the announcement saying it represents “a new dawn” for local governance in Ireland.
Bandon Town Council calls for full public review of fluoridation of Irish water
May 9, 2012 By 2 Comments
Gearoid Buckley
MEMBERS of Bandon Town Council have passed a motion calling on Minister for Health Dr James O’Reilly to review the fluoridation of Irish water.
The move follows a presentation given to the council at its the April meeting by environmental scientist Declan Waugh.
McCarthy appointed director of local referendum campaign
May 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Michael McCarthy
LABOUR TD Michael McCarthy has been appointed director of the Labour Party’s campaign for the stability treaty referendum in Cork South-West, it has been announced.
Local area directors have also been confirmed, following a party meeting on Thursday night.
Bandon Stability Treaty debate proposed
May 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Labour's Joan Burton, Eamon Gilmore and Dominic Hannigan launch the referendum campaign.
BANDON Labour Party councillor Gearóid Buckley has challenged local Sinn Féin councillor Rachel McCarthy to a public debate on the upcoming Stability Treaty Referendum. [Read more...]
Water fluoridation presentation at Bandon Town Council
April 12, 2012 By 2 Comments
A MOTION at Bandon Town Council inviting water fluoride expert Declan Waugh to attend the May Town Council Meeting was passed at the April meeting.
Declan Waugh will present the findings of his recent report titled “Human Toxicity, Environmental Impact and Legal Implications of Water Fluoridation” at the meeting on Tuesday, May 8th next.
Christmas cheer with free parking in Bandon
November 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
CORK County Council will make Harte’s Car Park in Bandon available free of charge from Saturday 26th November until Christmas Eve.
The announcement by Town Manager, Kevin O’Neill comes just days after County Manager Martin Riordan made €5,000 available to erect the Christmas lights in the town.
The news has been welcomed by local traders and representatives.
