Green Party Minister for Horticulture, Ciarán Cuffe TD, today launched National Organic Week 2010. The week, which is co-ordinated by Bord Bia and funded by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, takes place this year from the 13-19 September. Now in its sixth year, the week-long campaign and promotional events aim to continue to raise consumer awareness of organic food and increase the consumption of locally produced organic food.

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Ciarán Cuffe TD has welcomed the start of works on Crofton Road which will improve pedestrian access to Dún Laoghaire Dart Station. This is part of an overall upgrade to the Metals Walkway and Marine Road.

Ciarán Cuffe TD for Dún Laoghaire said: 

 "Many of the planned improvements for Dún Laoghaire town reflect the wishes of local residents and business owners as expressed at the Vision for Dú...

The Back To Education Allowance scheme is now open for people on a social welfare payment who wish to return to second or third level education.

The Allowance replaces a person’s existing social welfare payment and, in addition, an annual €500 cost of education allowance is provided.

A person who wishes to return to education under this scheme must be in receipt of a social welfare payment for 3 months if pursuing a second level course or 9 months for a third level...

Ciarán Cuffe TD welcomed news that funding has been made available for a new library in the heart of Dún Laoghaire.

"The funding announcement by my colleague, Minister for the Environment John Gormley, for the new Central Library in Dún Laoghaire is a major boost for the town. Modern, well-resourced public amenities are key to get Dún Laoghaire town thriving again: this library is part of that"

“In 2008 alone, there were more than 16 million visits...

The Green Party have pledged their support to help local residents and business owners solve the problem of Dún Laoghaire’s vacant shop units following a successful public meeting in the Kingston Hotel last night (6 July 2010).

Over 180 residents and business owners attended the meeting held by Green Party TD for Dún Laoghaire Ciarán Cuffe and were shown presentations on how the town can be improved through planning, heritage, the arts, and supporting local businesses.

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