News - Matt Carthy

Call for action after doubling of Covid-19 cases in meat plants
A local TD has again called for more to be done to tackle Covid-19 outbreaks in meat factories. The number of new cases doubled
Oct 8, 2020 10:26
Matt Carthy says it's 'scandalous' for any TD to accept pay increase when PUP has been reduced
Matt Carthy says it is 'scandalous' for any TD to accept a pay increase when the PUP has been reduced. The Cavan Monaghan TD has
Sep 25, 2020 13:18
Health Minister told to grab "HSE by the scruff of the neck" and open Carrickmacross Group Home
The Health Minister has been told to "grab the HSE by the scruff of the neck" and open the Carrickmacross Group Home. Sinn Fein's
Sep 18, 2020 13:30
Questions over decision to pause Covid-19 testing in meat plants
The HSE's mass testing of staff in meat plants and food processing facilities has been suspended. It began two weeks ago and since then,
Sep 10, 2020 07:07
Claims of lack of transparency around Covid outbreaks in meat plants
Sinn Féin says there's a complete lack of transparency around Covid-19 outbreaks in meat processing plants. 11 more cases of the virus
Sep 8, 2020 07:45
"Absolute anxiety" locally over lack of communication by meat plants on positive Covid-19 tests
A local TD says there’s “absolute anxiety” in Cavan and Monaghan over the lack of communication by meat plants on positive Covid-19 tests.
Aug 26, 2020 13:09
ABP Clones "needs to be closed" after two employees test positive for Covid-19
Sinn Féin's agriculture spokesperson says it is really concerning that ABP Foods in Clones is still open. Two staff members have tested positive
Aug 25, 2020 07:01
Carthy welcomes Calleary resignation but stops short of calling for Paudge Connolly to resign
Local Sinn Féin TD Matt Carthy has welcomed the resignation of Dara Calleary as Agriculture Minister. Deputy Carthy, who's the party's agriculture
Aug 21, 2020 12:47
Local TD says grants for self-employed may not cover losses
A local TD says the announcement of grants for the self-employed may not be enough to cover their losses. Sinn Fein’s Matt Carthy
Aug 14, 2020 13:48
Local TD asks how meat factory workers were deemed essential but paid minimum wage
A local TD has asked how meat factories workers were deemed essential during Covid-19 but the paid minimum wage. Sinn Fein's Matt Carthy
Aug 13, 2020 17:41NorthernSound Newsletter
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