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News Archives for April, 2008

29 April, 2008

Call for roll out of new Drugs Strategy

Cllr. Larry O'Toole, Sinn Féin and Vice Chair of Dublin City Joint Policing Committee speaking at last night's public consultation to develop the 2009 National Drugs Strategy said, "I welcome the public/community consultation." Read full article


28 April, 2008

Exclusion of elected Councillors from Transport Authority condemned

Councillor Larry O'Toole has condemned the decision of the Minister for Transport, Noel Dempsey to deny membership of the proposed new Dublin Transport Authority to locally elected councillors. Read full article


28 April, 2008

Sinn Féin will challenge Cowen Government at every opportunity

Speaking on the succession of Brian Cowen to the positions of Fianna Fail leader and Taoiseach, Councillor Larry O'Toole has promised vigorous opposition where appropriate, particularly in the areas of Health cuts, lack of investment in Education and worker pay and conditions. Read full article


28 April, 2008

Latest Poll Results on Lisbon No Surprise

The latest Red C poll results come as no surprise. Proponents of the Treaty have been unable to convince voters of any merit to the Treaty because there simply are none. Read full article


24 April, 2008

Harney promotes private health profiteers while public health system crumbles - O'Toole

Sinn Féin Dublin City Councillor Larry O'Toole has described as 'obscene' the participation of Health Minister Mary Harney in a Private Health Conference in Dublin designed to further the privatisation of Irish health services. Dublin Sinn Féin held a protest outside the Conference at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Santry. Read full article


23 April, 2008

O'Toole welcomes confirmation of 'Dial to Stop Drug Dealing'

Sinn Féin councillor Larry O'Toole has welcomed the confirmation from Justice Minister Brian Lenihan that the Dial to Stop Drug Dealing initiative, which was successfully piloted in the Blanchardstown area, is to be rolled out throughout the state in conjunction with local and regional drug task forces. Read full article


23 April, 2008

NEXT PHASE OF THE COOLOCK VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT SCHEME TO COMMENCE

Cllr. Larry O'Toole has welcomed the Dublin City Council plans to commence the next phase of the Coolock Village Improvement Scheme over the next three months. Read full article


15 April, 2008

Destruction of Trees in Stardust Memorial Park

Cllr. Larry O'Toole has condemned the recent wanton destruction of trees in Stardust Memorial Park. Three mature trees adjacent to the Stardust Memorial were hacked down by vandals last week. Read full article


13 April, 2008

NATIONAL DRUGS STRATEGY 2009-2016

Cllr. Larry O'Toole (member of Dublin North East Drugs Task Force) has announced details of a National Drugs Strategy Public Consultation Meeting hosted by Mr. Pat Carey, T.D., Minister of State with responsibility for the National Drugs Strategy in the Hilton Hotel on 29th April next at 7pm. Read full article


9 April, 2008

Larry honours Manchester United legends!

Cllr. Larry O'Toole with Manchester United legends Albert Scanlan & Harry Gregg at Mansion House reception hosted by Home Farm F.C. to honour Dubliner and ex Home Farm/Manchester United player Liam Whelan. Read full article


2 April, 2008

Taoiseach's announcement to step down right decision

Cllr. Larry O'Toole has welcomed An Taoiseach Bertie Ahern's decision to step down. Read full article


2 April, 2008

Councillor Condemns Arson at Priorswood Park.

Cllr. Larry O'Toole, Sinn Féin, has condemned the arson attack on the council depot at Priorswood Park. Read full article