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adopt a longterm view of the present Leisure Centre in Vote Harte No.1 Independents to watch Community Groups . The present facility should be retained in I have contributed to the following local community groups conjunction with the planned new Complex at The identified Jimmy as one of three Independent www.jimmyharte.com through the County Council and Town Council Members Sallaghagrane, and this issue is something I have been candidates to watch in Ireland for the 2007 Election. In the article, Development Fund: rallying for extensively in recent months. Dr Christine Mc which appeared in their Election Countdown Special in January, Master from the HSE recently wrote an article to a local Harte said that if elected “he would vote for whoever delivers the Solomons Hill Residents Association Ard O Donnell Mass Celebration newspaper entitled ‘Action on Obesity’ and it read, “ I am most for Donegal North East”. Letterkenny & District Caledonian Pipe Band Ard na Ri Residents Assoc. appealing to politicians and council administrators to keep Slieve Sneacht / Errigal Road Residents Assoc. Garage Court Residents Assoc. Downs Syndrome Association Letterkenny Senior Citizens Video Project the leisure centre pool open… what is needed first and The Red Door Project Ard O Donnell Mass Celebration foremost and found sadly lacking is political leadership. Public Against Road Carnage Glencar / Dr Mc Ginley Rd Residents Assoc. Ard na Ri Residents Assoc. Who will show the necessary courage and foresight?” Following the PARC meeting (Public Against Road Carnage) Mc Neely Villas Garage Court Residents Assoc. Beechwood Avenue Churchill Community Playgroup in Malin on the 2nd of February, Harte suggests that Donegal Surf Lifesaving Letterkenny Tidy Towns As the Managing Director of Harte Insurances, I am the practical steps need to be taken in order to reduce the rate Obesity is a major economic burden and consumes 8% Willowbrook/The Elms Donegal Hospice Fund Jimmy’s message of our overall healthcare budget. The prevention and only General Election candidate in Donegal North-East who of fatalities on our roads. “As someone who has over 20 Community Youth Band Letterkenny Donegal Vintage Club A chairde, has a background in business. I am also a member of the years experience in the motor insurance industry, I am management of obesity requires a shared responsibility Letterkenny Community Development Ard Baithin Residents Assoc., St.Johnston Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce. aware of the issues that exist on our county’s roads. Trends between the HSE and the council. If the council decide to Association Lagan Harps FC Schoolboys I would like to welcome you to my newsletter and take in collisions show approximately 30% of road fatalities close the Leisure Centre, it will be a short-term economic Donegal Canoe Club HOPE International this opportunity to ask you for your No. 1 vote in the Upper Fernhill Residents Assoc. I am running as an independent because the people of occur between 10pm and 4am, and that the crash rate is gain for the council, but a long-term economic burden for Mount Southwell Social Club forthcoming General Election. My years of involvement in Hillview & Hillgrove Residents Assoc. Letterkenny Womens Centre Donegal deserve a public representative that will put five times higher when there are two or more passengers the health service. If we are concerned about the welfare community, business and political affairs have given me What it says in the papers... Parkview Drive Residents Assoc. Old Letterkenny Reunion of our children, then we must ensure that we provide them people ahead of politics. I may have left a political machine in the car,” he says. Sylvan Park Residents Assoc. St Johnston & Carrigans Community Playgroup the name recognition and background that is necessary to with healthy choices and this includes keeping the Leisure News of the World, November 12th 2006 but I have not left behind the values that were handed Oldtown Celtic FC Muff Branch – Red Cross be a viable candidate in the next Election. I am a member “A COUNCILLOR is demanding that private landlords be held down to me through generations of my family. If you value “In the UK, plans are being drawn up to offer cheaper Centre open. St Bernadettes Special School Donegal Youth Service of since 1999 and the Letterkenny responsible for unruly tenants. Letterkenny election candidate your vote, vote for your values. If you really want to put premiums to those who don’t use their vehicles between Quigleys School of Irish Dancing New Brook Court Residents Assoc. Jimmy Harte said that while council tenants are provided with rules Town Council since 1994. In the last County Council election Multiple Sclerosis Association (Donegal Branch) Donegal first for the next five years your contribution will be 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. by using existing blackbox technology. governing behaviour, the same does not apply for private rentals. Thiepval Memorial Pipe Band in June 2004, my vote increased by 24.5%. Fairgreen Hill Residents Assoc your No 1 vote for Harte on Election day. We also need to consider reducing the number of The independent added that unruly tenants are responsible for Irish Pilgrimage Trust Knocknamona Park Residents Assoc. Buncrana Accordian Band passengers that young motorists can carry during these anti-social behaviour.” I live at 3 Sylvan Park, Letterkenny and am married to Mary Letterkenny Swifts FC Somme Youth Project hours”. He congratulated Susan Gray and Ursula Quinn Yours faithfully Iona Schoolboys FC (nee Galligan), who was born in Carrigart. We have a Daily Mail, June 30th 2006 Conwal Parish Church Cllr. Jimmy Harte on setting up the PARC initiative. I fully support PARC's call Dyslexia Association family of four. I graduated from University College Dublin ”SOME gardai are reporting in sick at weekends rather than turn St.Johnston & Carrigans Resource Group for mandatory drink/drug testing of drivers at road traffic Glencar FC up for duty because they fear for their safety on the streets of Danzone with a B.A. in Psychology and set up my own business at accidents as is the case in Northern Ireland. Letterkenny. The claim was made by local councillor Jimmy Harte Letterkenny Community Playgroup People In Need – Telethon the age of 24, with offices in Letterkenny and Raphoe. after a vicious assault on an off-duty garda sergeant in the town on Letterkenny Athletic Club St.Johnston Social Services Committee Monday night…Cllr Harte said that law and order needed to be Blue Ribbon Group Donegal Mountain Rescue Team Jobs Investment restored to the town. He also called on the relevant authorities to Carolina Park Residents Assoc. Abbey Park ,Manorcunningham Google recently announced they will be creating 500 jobs curb late night drinking at weekends.” Letterkenny Lawn Bowling Club Residents Association in Dublin. Yet again, these jobs are clustered towards the Letterkenny Non Nationals Assoc. Gaeltex Drive, Residents Assoc. , March 15th 2006 Trocaire East Coast and the Government have also failed to deliver Tsunami Appeal Jimmy presenting a cheque to Eric Pierce from Iona ”A PRIVATE consortium stands to make up to 3m from the sale Leck Cottages Residents Assoc. Glenwood Park Residents Assoc. on their promise of decentralisation. I set up my own Schoolboys football team. of a disused mart after buying out the leasehold for just €800 Letterkenny Amateur Boxing Club Ramelton Community Hall Development Co. business in Donegal at the age of 24 so I know about the yesterday…The prime development site situated near the Cathedral Y Zone Cairde Le Cheile Special Olympics creation and preservation of jobs in this county. I propose and a number of schools is currently zoned for "parking and Ballymacool Development Committee Errigal Writers Group that state agencies such as Enterprise Ireland and the residual housing" but if it was rezoned as residential it could be Doorway Community Project North West Charity 10k worth 3m or more, according to local councillor, Jimmy Harte.” I.D.A. form a link with successful Donegal business Thorndale Residents Assoc. Willow Park Residents Association people living abroad. The objective would be to create a Beinn Aoibhinn Residents Assoc. St.Baithin’s Parents Association, St.Johnston , June 25th 2004 Hazelwood Drive Residents Associ communication mechanism and promote the economic Letterkenny & District Anglers Assoc. "THIS was the election in which Jimmy Harte also had a fine result. Gartan United Ladies Soccer Club Special Olympics Jimmy Harte with Sir Gerry Robinson, former Donegal Person of Marion Harkin T.D. MEP for Connaught-Ulster officially opened the benefits of the county. He has 1,553 votes and in a general election situation that would the Year, his wife Heather and Mary Harte-Nolan at the launch Jimmy Harte Election Office in Letterkenny on the 17th of February. Ashbrook Residents Assoc. Donegal Community Games be a very important factor. Harte has increased his vote significantly of Jimmy's Election Campaign in November. Croagh Patrick Residents Assoc. East Donegal Underage Soccer in Letterkenny." Leisure Centre is an The Diabetes Federation of Ireland Donegal Pet Rescue Election Office Opens Knocknamona Crescent Assoc. Illistrin National School INSIDE THIS ISSUE NEXT ISSUE Irish Independent, April 29th 2005 The Jimmy Harte Election Office is situated in Letterkenny investment in health Letterkenny Gaels GAA club Round Ireland Swim • Election Launch • Health ”COUNCILLOR Jimmy Harte got unanimous support in the county opposite the Central Library at: 23 Oliver Plunkett Road, The threatened closure of Letterkenny Leisure St Eunans GAA club Donegal Canoe club council chamber two years ago when he proposed that a tax be • Letterkenny Leisure Centre • Education Letterkenny. Glenoughty Close Residents Assoc. Donegal Concerned Parents Against Bullying Centre is of great concern to me. The HSE levied on holiday homes. But the Department of the Environment • Hospital Crisis • Environment Conwal Parish Church RAmelton Action Group and the Letterkenny Town Council need to Jimmy with Deirdre Bradley, Buncrana Chamber of Commerce, did not give the initiative the green light. "I own a holiday home • Law and Order and more... Opening hours will be: Martin Farren, Director of Elections and Mike Mullins from OM Letterkenny Scouts GROW Mental Health Support in Donegal myself, but I believe there should be a tax," • Public Against Road Carnage Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Charity. Letterkenny Senior Citizens Video Project Irish Countrywomens Assoc. ( ICA) says Cllr Harte.” • Town Council Issues To contact the office, please call: (074) 9120469/20470 Election 2007 - Jimmy Harte Independent Election 2007 - Jimmy Harte Independent Election 2007 - Jimmy Harte Independent

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“The unique launch of Jimmy Harte's Election A selection of minutes from recent Campaign, probably the first of it's kind in Donegal, Town Council meetings… had all the hallmarks of a US style presidential Lights at Glenard Park - Oct 06 campaign…he has set a high bar for others to In answer to his question, Cllr. J. Harte was advised that the follow…it was refreshing to see such a cross county provision of lights in Glenard Park can be considered as part support for his cause and Cllr Harte's imagination of the Takeover Programme with works due to commence in and drive will stand him in good stead.” current year. Cllr. J. Harte requested that a letter to be issued in this regard. - 19/11/06 Unauthorised developments – Oct 06 In answer to his question Cllr. J. Harte was advised that there Harte Raises over are currently approximately 10 unauthorised developments in the Town Council area and a list will be forwarded. €25,000 for local charities Jimmy with a table of Gartan supporters at the launch of his Election Campaign in the Radisson Hotel in November. Roundabout at Unifi – Sept 06 Jimmy has completed nine marathons over the last four Cllr. J. Harte proposed that we expedite the construction of years, and in doing so, has raised over €25,000 for the continuation of the same inadequate representation for the the roundabout at UNIFI plant. On proposing his motion Jimmy and his wife Mary with their sons Michael and following charities: Donegal Autism Services, GROW, Law and Order Jimmy at the Peace Tower at the Island of Ireland Peace Park, Lochlainn and their daughter Amy. future. When the most vulnerable people in our county are Cllr. J. Harte outlined that this was a very busy junction since Belgium.The park was built to commemorate Irishmen who were Aware, MS Ireland, Diabetes Federation, Spina Bifida We need a three-pronged approach - legislation, the opening of the new Business Park Road. A brief discussion wounded or missing in World War One. Jimmy's father, treated with complete disregard, it says a lot about the values policing and values. While we have many good pieces followed with Cllr. C. Brogan, Town Mayor asking that a report OBE, co-initiated the creation of the Park under 'A Journey of Donegal, Cairde le Cheile Reconciliation Trust' organisation. Harte Launches Election Campaign of this Government. be sought from Senior Roads Engineer in this regard. and Letterkenny Hospice. of legislation to deal with anti-social behaviour and road Over 300 people attended the official launch of Jimmy School in Gortlee Area – Feb 05 Jimmy is also a Director safety, we are much weaker implementing it. Secondly, Cllr. J. Harte proposed that the Council contact the VEC with a Harte’s General Election campaign in the Radisson Hotel, I firmly believe in the role of the community police officer. of the Simon Community Planning view to the establishment of a school in the Gortlee area. The Letterkenny on Friday the 17th of November. The gala North West and a The force needs to have roots in every community, and It is wrong to say that the Celtic Tiger hasn’t arrived in motion was agreed. dinner and jazz evening was a resounding success with member of the North people need to start engaging with gardai on a non- Donegal. It has - look at the magnificent developments that many prominent Donegal figures in attendance. Among Long Lane – Nov 04 West Region Cross Border conflict basis. Finally, underpinning any society is its value have taken place over the last twenty years. Letterkenny, in Cllr. J. Harte proposed that the Council widens the junction at the guests were Sir Gerry Robinson, Donegal Person of system and anti-social behaviour spawns from the lack Group. A keen sportsman, particular, has seen unprecedented growth and I have the bottom of Long Lane to incorporate an extra lane saying the Year in 1997, and Dr. Kieran Deeney MLA., who was he is a former chairman of a value system. contributed to this growth in my role as town and county that, “following the installation of traffic measures that the elected to the Northern Ireland Assembly in 2003 as an of Finn Harps FC and has councillor over the last 12 years. Growth and development Council widens the junction at the bottom of Long Lane to independent candidate. Former Shelbourne and Finn incorporate an extra lane”. This motion was adopted. also played soccer for are welcome, and while we can’t halt development, we can Harps FC soccer manager Dermot Keeley also attended Health Service UCD and GAA at County manage it. Traffic Calming: Ashlawn / Sylvan Park the evening. MC for the night was local journalist and We need an equitable and efficient health service. The Minor level. Junction – Nov 04 broadcaster Frank Galligan. Speeches were followed by radiation link-up service with Belfast is not the best solution Jimmy's supporters gather outside his Election Office with Marian Harkin TD MEP In answer to his question Cllr. J. Harte was advised that a to Donegal - the solution is the provision of the Childcare a brief audio-visual presentation based on Jimmy’s design has been carried out to improve vision lines and Long lane junction – Sept 05 campaign. Flight Of the Earls a boost service here in Letterkenny. As a father of a 3 year old I am only too aware of the costs reduce speed at this area of town as part of a development On the proposal of Cllr. C. Brogan seconded by Cllr. J. Harte of childcare, I support the idea that there is free pre school at Gortlee. for Milford area it was agreed that the Council give consideration to the Cllr Jimmy Harte has welcomed the 400th Anniversary Currently, Letterkenny General Hospital has for one year for our children. widening of the road at bottom of Long Lane junction with Roundabout at Road. celebrations of the Flight of the Earls, which are taking the longest operation waiting list in Ireland. This will involve significant Circular Road to achieve right and left turning lanes to alleviate New student halls - Jan. 2005 According to figures published by the National investment and support to traffic congestion at this location. place this year. He says that the event has huge tourism Cllr. J. Harte proposed that the Council complete the potential for Rathmullan and its surrounding areas. “The Treatment Purchase Fund last October, 1,158 existing providers. In turn Footpath Gortlee road – Sept 05 roundabout at Ballyraine Road, it was now the opinion that a roundabout would be the best option and it was hoped that Flight of the Earls was one of the most significant periods adults were waiting more than 12 months for this will help parents during In answer to his question Cllr. J. Harte was advised that initial same would commence in March 2005. in Irish history, and it led to a huge amount of Irish treatment. This contradicts the Government’s those crucial years. This works have now been completed under the 2005 Roadworks target that no patient should wait more than three months for is an investment in the Programme. Additional works can be considered under the diaspora settling around the world. The 2007 programme 2006 Roadworks Programme following consultation with local an operation. Recent official figures also show that in 2005, future of our children, provides endless tourism possibilities for Donegal, allowing businesses in the area. the county an opportunity to showcase itself on an interna- Letterkenny General Hospital had the highest level of cancelled money well spent. elective procedures in the HSE West region (79%). The Donegal Gateway Status - July 05 tional stage”, he says. Harte also urges people to log onto Jimmy and his daughter Saidbh Action Cancer Care group had to take to the streets last year On the proposal of Cllr. J. Harte it was agreed that the the recently launched website www.flightoftheearls.ie, “The Council ask the Government to allocate extra funding to help to secure a permanent breast surgeon in Letterkenny General website is a great source of information for historical facts Farming infrastructure in view of our Gateway status. about Flight of the Earls and also for the calendar of events Hospital. This would not have been necessary had the local The continued buoyancy in the construction sector is contributing Meadowbank – July 05 for the year ahead. It also makes the celebrations more government representatives done the job they were elected to higher labour costs in farming throughout rural areas. I support In answer to his question Cllr. J. Harte was advised that the to do. We deserve better. the idea of farm apprentice schemes for foreign workers which accessible to our younger generation who may not be works in Meadowbank will be completed on a phased basis Jimmy, his wife Mary, and Rory Kavanagh (Donegal Gaelic Player). familiar with this significant piece of Irish history.” would train them in farm skills and language skills. This would not In light of the unacceptable developments in our health over a 3 year period. 2005 will see 30% of roads and Jimmy was instrumental in the completion of only alleviate the shortage in labour for farmers but it would also footpaths complete to required specification. Ballyraine Roundabout in Letterkenny. service, we need to ask ourselves whether we want a provide opportunities for real integration.