Council Take-Over of Ghost Estates Must be Fast-tracked – Hayes

South Tipperary T.D. Tom Hayes has called on County Councils across the country to make the take-over of ghost and unfinished housing estates across the country a priority.
There are 620 half-finished estates, also know as ghost estates in the country and 17 in South Tipperary alone. [...]

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Gormley’s latest crazy plan is unworkable & unenforceable – Hayes
‘Green Party ministers hopelessly out of touch with how real world operates’
South Tipperary T.D. has called on John Gormley to recognise reality and reverse his daft new policy to prevent tradespeople from using commercial vehicles for occasional personal use.
“This is an example, if another example were [...]

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Delays in Signage on NRA Roads is Causing Damage to Local Businesses – Hayes
South Tipperary T.D. Tom Hayes has requested that the NRA work more closely with local authorities in terms of providing signage for various towns on the motorway network.
“The local authorities, Chambers of Commerce, and local enterprise are all losing out on potential [...]

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Rural Transport Tax Concession Must be Pursued to Stop Pub Closures in Ireland – Hayes

South Tipperary T.D. Tom Hayes has called on the Minister for Transport to work with the Minister for Finance to introduce a tax concession for pub owners to purchase and operate a taxi service for their patrons, in light of new [...]

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Electricity Price Hike Must be Halted to Save Jobs – Hayes

South Tipperary T.D. Tom Hayes has called on Minister for Energy and Communications, Eamon Ryan to put a stop to the October levy on electricity prices, especially in light of an expected price review in September.
“This levy is a huge shock for consumers and business. [...]

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