ENG: Ieuan Wyn Jones, AM (born 22 May 1949) is a Welsh politician, who has been Deputy First Minister in the Welsh Assembly Government since 11 July 2007. Jones is the leader of Plaid Cymru and Member of the National Assembly for Wales for the Ynys Môn constituency. He was Member of the UK parliament for Ynys Môn constituency from 1987-2001. In 2007, Jones was named Wales' "Politician of the Year" by the BBC Wales am.pm programme.
Family, Education, and Employment
Ieuan Wyn Jones was born in Denbigh, Wales, and is a Welsh speaker. Jones has lived in both north and south Wales. Jones's early education was at Pontardawe Grammar School and at Ysgol y Berwyn in Bala, Gwynedd. Jones's brother Rhisiart said "The time we spent living in Garnswllt (between Ammanford, in ...
A major road project which was nearly £14m over budget is to be officially opened in Pembrokeshire.Deputy First Minister Ieuan Wyn Jones will unveil a plaque marking the opening of the A40 Penblewin to Slebech Park bypass, near Narberth.The estimated cost of the new bypass was £27.6m in 2005, but it was eventually priced at £41.4m.The Welsh Assembly Government said £27.6m was the estimated cost based on 2005 prices, and excluded land costs.In January, the the Wales Audit Office said major road and rail projects in Wales had cost substantially more and took longer than ...
meryl - in poll Ieuan Wyn Jones A SCHEME to help businesses cut the costs of their car and van fleets and reduce carbon emissions has been launched by Transport Minister Ieuan Wyn Jones.The Energy Saving Trust’s Green Fleet Review scheme, which has received the financial backing of the Welsh Assembly Government, is designed to tackle businesses’ carbon emissions by identifying how they can make their fleets greener.The review will assess fleet carbon footprints, fuel economy and mileage reduction strategies so that companies see a worthwhile carbon saving and a substantial financial benefit.Under the scheme, ...
Jan 8 2009
DEPUTY First Minister Ieuan Wyn Jones has spoken of his concerns at the closure of the Woolworth stores.“They have been a mainstay on our high streets for many years, and the news that the company called in administrators is extremely disappointing,” he said.“There are many hundreds of staff affected in Wales, and my thoughts are with them and their families who face an uncertain future at this time.“My officials, along with Team Wales partners in Jobcentre Plus and Careers Wales, are ready to help any individuals affected to find fresh employment or ...
