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06-04-2012 7:40pm#1
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There is a sign for Carlow on the M9 now thanks to pat. In the Nationalist was picture of Pat next to the sign. But to call that a big achievement..
and here is the subsequent letter sent into the Nationalist...
Dear Editor,
With reference to the photograph of Pat Deering, TD, on page 3 of last week's edition of the Carlow People, I note that Mr. Deering may be committing an
offence in the name of publicity.
The photograph in question shows Mr. Deering pointing at a sign on the M7
Motorway, just before the exit for the M9. To have the photograph taken Mr. Deering, and his photographer, would either have had to have driven to the location and stopped their vehicle at the side of the motorway - an offence under the Road Traffic Acts, as it was not an emergency, or parked their
vehicle at the nearest motorway exit (Naas South, 4km away) and walked
along the hard shoulder of the motorway - also an offence under the same Acts.
Here was me thinking that our elected representatives had to abide by the same laws that we do.
Name and address
with Editor
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and here is the subsequent letter sent into the Nationalist...
Dear Editor,
With reference to the photograph of Pat Deering, TD, on page 3 of last week's edition of the Carlow People, I note that Mr. Deering may be committing an
offence in the name of publicity.
The photograph in question shows Mr. Deering pointing at a sign on the M7
Motorway, just before the exit for the M9. To have the photograph taken Mr. Deering, and his photographer, would either have had to have driven to the location and stopped their vehicle at the side of the motorway - an offence under the Road Traffic Acts, as it was not an emergency, or parked their
vehicle at the nearest motorway exit (Naas South, 4km away) and walked
along the hard shoulder of the motorway - also an offence under the same Acts.
Here was me thinking that our elected representatives had to abide by the same laws that we do.
Name and address
with Editor
That letter was in the Carlow People not the Nationalist, Pat seems to like been bold with signs http://www.carlowpeople.ie/news/deering-ordered-to-take-down-posters-2355479.html
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With respect - what is the OP asking for here? A request for a comment on other comments on a public discussion forum? I would be surprised if there was a response to the OP's email - in fact, some people would say the views expressed are subjective. But that is just my opinion!
The reality, is that this public representive is a first-time backbencher...so they are not at the Cabinet Table, or in a position or make decisions on policy and they are in a constituency with a Government Minister, so media coverage is therefore pointed.
I regularly watch proceedings in the Dail as part of my job and probably on only one occasion in the past 5yrs saw this persons predecessor (that is, the former TD for Carlow) ever speak in the Dail on anything; yet that person was repeatedly voted in at elections! And, might I add, continues to enjoy a TD pension. As do other predecessors of theirs.
I'm not sure what the answer to the OPs question is, but backbenchers really are limited and can only can lobby for different issues, highlight ongoing concerns and so on. Other than that, it is a matter for the Minister and Department concerned (and indeed, the funds available if required).
I might add, Carlow has received funding for a variety of services (including roads, sports facilities and so on) in the last few years....Visual in Carlow is probably just an example - something many other Counties are envious of!:)
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