Fianna Fáil TD for Offaly, Barry Cowen has welcomed the announcement of a €21.5 million investment in the Birr and Tullamore Water Supply Schemes by Irish Water. “This upgrade is vitally important for the communities of Birr and Tullamore, and will ensure better quality water for up to 18,000 people. “Today, I was informed that […]

anna Fáil TD for Offaly, Barry Cowen has said that the €250 million deal to support the Spanish coal mining industry as it comes to an end is exactly the type of deal with the Midlands needs to help it transition away from its reliance on peat-harvesting based employment. Last week, Spain’s new Government secured […]

Fianna Fáil TD for Offaly, Barry Cowen has said that a Sustainable Transition Forum should be established to support the Midlands economy if, as expected, Bord na Móna continues with its plan to make in excess of 300 employees redundant this week. Deputy Cowen was speaking ahead of the expected announcement of major job losses […]

Fianna Fáil TD for Offaly, Barry Cowen has said that the potential loss of up to 150 jobs at Bord na Móna facilities across the Midlands will have a devastating impact on the local economy unless a transition fund is put in place. Deputy Cowen was commenting after it emerged that due to a proposed […]

Fianna Fáil TD, Barry Cowen has said the decision of the Department of Justice to grant leave to remain for Nonso, Victor and Chidiebere Muojeke in Ireland is a victory for common sense, and one which the community is Tullamore welcomes. “I was thrilled to have been able to support the Save Nonso and the […]

Fianna Fáil TD for Offaly Barry Cowen says the Government needs to refocus its efforts at attracting new investment into the Midlands.   Deputy Cowen made the comments after addressing a meeting of Tullamore Chamber of Commerce where he set out his priorities for the area.   Deputy Cowen said, “Retaining existing and attracting new […]