Broadband provision in rural areas has been an ongoing problem. I have met with many of the broadband suppliers in a bid to encourage them to improve the service. This has proven successful in parts of Offaly. Recent broadband upgrades have been completed in Rath and Cloghan. Please inform me if you are having […]
Welfare Benefits
Filling out of the relevant forms can be an enormous barrier for some people, I have assisted people in completing the relevant documents and have made representation on their behalf on issues such as: Medical Cards Carer’s Allowance Social Welfare issues Disability Allowance/Benefit Pension issues Mortgage supplement
Community Development
I am always looking to expand my communication with community development committees new or old. If your committee needs assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me. I have devoted a huge amount of time to working and liaising with Community Development Groups such as: Lumcloon Residents Shannonbridge Development Ballyboy Tidy Towns Mid Offaly […]
Biography
John Leahy is an Independent Councillor with Offaly County Council, representing the people of the Ferbane Electoral Area. He was elected in June 2009 after successfully contesting his first Local Election. John is married with two children and lives in Kilcormac. As well as being a public representative, John works as the Offaly GAA […]
Health
I have consulted extensively with those at the front line of delivery of healthcare, as well as the most vulnerable in our society who depend on a quality healthcare system. There is an urgent need for radical change. We must: Reverse the catalogue of bed closures. There have been 1,672 bed closures throughout the country. […]