Senator Garret Ahearn

Garret was elected as a Member of Seanad Éireann in 2020, and as such, ceases to be a County Councillor. His replacement, John FitzGerald, will be co-opted at the earliest opportunity.

“It was an honour and privilege to represent the Clonmel Electoral Area at Tipperary County Council. With several challenges and opportunities facing the county at present, I continue to work for Clonmel and Tipperary as a strong and fresh voice.

My Priorities Are:

Kickham Barracks & Sports Hub : Having secured investment funding, ensuring this transformative project will deliver real benefits soon for local residents, businesses and visitors to our town.
Rural Regeneration : Working with local communities to deliver funding from the Rural Regeneration Fund, LEADER, Town & Village Renewal Scheme, Sports Capital Grants, Local Improvement Scheme, Community Enhancement Scheme & CLár
Mental Health : Campaigning for Jigsaw to be based in Clonmel and to restore services lost over the past decade.
Agriculture : Supporting our Agri Food Industry during Brexit. Working closely with the local farming organisations in Tipperary to protect and develop local agriculture.
Investment in Education : Ensuring top class education for our young people through extra investment in Primary and Secondary Schools as well as in LIT Clonmel and the ETB.
Rural Broadband : Making sure Government follows through on the commitment to roll-out high speed broadband nationwide.

News & Statements

Invaluable childcare providers must be supported practically - Ahearn

Regulating childcare providers in a way that doesn’t employ practicality and common sense may lead to business closures, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

5th July 2024

Energy companies must cut prices further to ease pressure on householders – Ahearn

Energy companies must cut prices more to ease pressure on householders, particularly as the colder weather sets in, a Fine Gael Senator said.

15th January 2024

Politicians should not resort to litigation as first line of defence against criticism - Ahearn

The trend of legal actions by Sinn Féin members against journalists and media outlets is a strategic ploy aimed at silencing critics, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

12th January 2024

Cheaper non-alcoholic drinks could take pain out of ‘Dry January’ - Ahearn

A reduction in the Value Added Tax (VAT) on non-alcoholic beverages would be welcomed by consumers, particularly those choosing to abstain from alcohol, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

7th January 2024

Time to drive on with Uber to bypass rural transport problem – Ahearn

The National Transport Authority’s (NTA) resistance to services like Uber need to be addressed by the Minister for Transport or people living in rural Ireland will continue to suffer, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

27th December 2023

Cash raised from criminals’ designer goods auction must go directly back to communities – Ahearn

The almost half a million euros raised this week in an online auction of confiscated high value goods must be reinvested into communities pulling together to tackle crime, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

7th December 2023

Independent TDs side with rioters and Sinn Féin for a Christmas election – Ahearn

Some independent TDs gave the rioters the chaos they want by supporting Sinn Féin in a desperate attempt to scupper the work of Government, a Fine Gael Senator said.

6th December 2023

140% increase in Septic Tank Grants to benefit even more homeowners in 2024 – Ahearn

Homeowners dealing with failing septic tanks will be assisted with funding to carry out improvement works up to €12000 from January 1st 2024, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

5th November 2023

Sinn Féin alternative budget punishes Irish owned businesses – Ahearn

The Sinn Féin alternative budget is a throw-away budget which will harm small and medium Irish enterprises, said Fine Gael Senator Garret Ahearn.

4th October 2023

Energy companies must make further reductions in prices for consumers – Ahearn

Energy companies must cut their prices more to ease pressure on householders, particularly coming into the colder months, according to Fine Gael Senator Garret Ahearn.

11th September 2023

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Connect With Garret

Contact Details

Email:

garret.ahearn@oireachtas.ie

Address:

18 Parnell Street
Clonmel
Co. Tipperary/ 28 Old Church
Cahir
Co. Tipperary

Phone:

052-6129339