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John Paul Phelan, TD

John Paul Phelan, TD

John Paul Phelan is the Fine Gael spokesperson on Rural and Community Development. He has served as Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government with special responsibility for Local Government and Electoral Reform from June 2017 to June 2020.

He is a TD in the 33rd Dáil and was a member of many Oireachtas Committees, including: Budgetary Oversight (Chair); Petitions; and Budgetary Scrutiny (Chair).

John Paul entered local politics in 1999 and served two terms in the Seanad before being elected a TD in 2011 as the leading Fine Gael vote getter in Carlow-Kilkenny

The business graduate is a barrister and was honored to have served as a member of the banking inquiry.

Deputy Phelan lives in Ferrybank in South Kilkenny and comes from a farming background. He has worked tirelessly in Dáil Éireann and in the community to support rural enterprise and fight for jobs for Kilkenny and the wider South-East region. He is acutely aware of the key role the industry plays in the local and national economy.

News & Statements

Sinn Féin pursuing fantasy economics in response to mortgage interest rates – Phelan

High Tax, Anti Jobs party who would wreck our economy

3rd November 2022

Condolences on the death of Kieran Crotty – John Paul Phelan TD

Fine Gael TD John Paul Phelan has expressed his condolences on the death of Kieran Crotty, former Fine Gael TD for Carlow/ Kilkenny.

22nd July 2022

Rural commuters deserve fair treatment - Phelan

Rural commuters deserve fair treatment when it comes to accessing discounted transport, a Fine Gael TD has said.

17th June 2022

1922 General Election was a resounding endorsement of the Anglo-Irish Treaty – Phelan

The 1922 General Election was a resounding endorsement of the Anglo-Irish Treaty, a Fine Gael TD has said.

14th June 2022

Significant tax breaks required in upcoming Budget – Phelan

The rate at which people enter the top tax bracket must be changed significantly to offer greater relief to all as the cost of living continues to pinch, a Fine Gael TD has said.

4th June 2022

Green Party have questions to answer requesting withdrawal of financing of young farmers – Phelan

The Green Party must answer questions regarding its views on agricultural investment in light of MEP Ciarán Cuffe’s letter to banks requesting them to withdraw financing from young farmers, a Fine Gael TD has said.

6th December 2021

Climate Bill must ensure the continued viability of sustainable Irish farming - Phelan

The Climate Bill must not undermine the continued viability of sustainable Irish farming, a Fine Gael TD John Paul Phelan has said.

29th May 2021

Massive boost for Kilkenny and Carlow with €28 million from the Urban Regeneration Fund

Carlow and Kilkenny have received a massive boost with almost €28m for transport, access and public improvement projects to regenerate and revitalise urban communities across the counties.

12th March 2021

SIPO need to examine use of Sinn Féin funds – Phelan

A Fine Gael TD is requesting the Standards in Public Office Commission (SIPO) examines Sinn Féin’s financial operations as it emerged the party coffers are being used on either side of the border to take out online advertisements on social media giant, Facebook.

23rd November 2020

Failure to correct Dáil record shows Lisa Chambers does not respect integrity of voting system – Phelan

Deputy Lisa Chambers has shown a blatant disregard for the integrity and importance of the Dáil voting system, a Fine Gael Minister of State has said.

21st October 2019
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Connect With John

Contact Details

Email:

johnpaul.phelan@oir.ie

Constituency Details

Address:
25 Market Street
Thomastown
Co. Kilkenny
Phone:

0567793210

Web:

http://www.johnpaulphelan.ie/