Allen thanks friends and supporters at Civic Reception

May 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Deputy Bernard Allen TD at Glanmire Village, Co. Cork. Photo Billy macGill

FORMER Fine Gael TD for Cork North Central, Bernard Allen has thanked his many friends and supporters and especially his own family for the help and encouragement he received during a political career lasting more than 30 years.

Mr Allen made the comments at a Civic Reception held at Cork City Hall.

Elected to Cork Corporation in 1979, he was first elected as a TD in 1981 and held his seat at every subsequent election until his retirement prior to the 2011 General Election.

“I want to thank the city of Cork for this reception and the honour I feel in being here today. It has been a long journey for me in politics and I will always be grateful for the support the people of Cork have given me throughout my time in politics.

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Buttimer pays tribute to Bernard Allen

January 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Jerry Buttimer

Fine Gael Senator Jerry Buttimer has tonight paid tribute to Cork North Central Fine Gael TD Bernard Allen who has announced his retirement from politics.

“The news of Bernard’s retirement has come as a shock. Over the years Bernard has proved himself to be a champion of the people. He has been never afraid of taking on vested interest. As a public representative he always stood up for people, standing up for their rights and as a Government Minister this was very evident.

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Kathleen Lynch pays tribute to Bernard Allen

January 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Labour TD for Cork North Central Kathleen Lynch has paid tribute to her Fine Gael colleague Bernard Allen who has announced he is retiring from politics.

“I would like to pay tribute to Deputy Bernard Allen who today announced that he will not be seeking re-election.

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Allen announces retirement

January 18, 2011 By 1 Comment

Bernard Allen

Cork’s longest serving TD, Bernard Allen has announced he is to retire from politics at the next general election.

The Fine Gael Cork North Central TD and Chairman of the PAC, said, “Having consulted with my family and friends, I have decided not to contest the next General Election. It I with great reluctance that I have reached this decision especially at a time when I am convinced that the Irish people will give Enda Kenny and the Fine Gael Party a strong mandate to lead this country out of the mire that it is in.

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Lord Mayor praises contribution made by Deputy Bernard Allen

January 18, 2011 By 1 Comment

Michael O'Connell

THE Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Michael O’Connell has praised the contribution made by Deputy Bernard Allen who announced his intention not to seek re-election in the forthcoming General Election.

“In a long and distinguished political career Bernard Allen delivered on the local and national stage for the people of Cork and of the country as a whole. He was a popular former Lord Mayor of the city and a  tireless advocate for the people of Cork North Central.

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20 years of Fianna Fáil ends in “total failure”

January 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Bernard Allen

DESPITE being in power almost constantly for the past 20 years, Fianna Fáil’s prolonged period in office has now ended in complete failure according to Fine Gael TD Bernard Allen.

“This week there are more than 500 people waiting on trolleys in our hospitals, with Cork’s CUH topping the list,” said Deputy Allen.

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Road network far from complete

December 22, 2010 By Leave a Comment

THE announcement from soon to retire Transport Minister Noel Dempsey that the national motorway network is now complete underlines just how short-sighted the current Fianna Fáil government’s approach to infrastructure really is according to Cork Fine Gael TD Bernard Allen.

“When he says the motorway network is complete, what Minister Dempsey really means is that the motorways linking Dublin to other major cities in the country have now been completed,” said Deputy Allen.

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Broadband policy is a joke

December 14, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Broadband

FINE Gael TD Bernard Allen has branded as “a joke” Government claims that broadband connections are available to almost every home in the country.

Deputy Allen said, “The trumpeting of the National Broadband Scheme by Communications Minister Eamon Ryan shows just how woefully inadequate the current government’s plans to stimulate economic recovery really are.

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