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Construction Industry is in crisis
The Construction Industry in Ireland is in a crisis due to the massive increases in costs and the fact that the Government are refusing to act on the Public Works Contracts which are fixed in [...]
Welcome acceptance by Forsa of offer of improved pay and conditions for School Secretaries and Caretakers
I welcome the overwhelming endorsement by school secretaries who voted in favour of accepting the Department of Education’s offer of improved pay and conditions. “The Department of Education, school management bodies and Fórsa have been [...]
Cross Party support for Western Rail Corridor expansion
I welcome the cross-party support exhibited at the meeting of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications which held a hearing on the All-Ireland Rail Review. Last week Oireachtas members including Stephen Matthews (Green [...]
Ukraine wars demonstrate a need for a rethink on farming
Farming in Ireland needs to be adjusted to ensure we have full production for our food industry. “We need to encourage farmers to grow more crops to ensure we have sufficient fodder to feed our [...]
Regional Group gives Dáil time to support Proceeds of Crime (Gross Human Rights Abuses) Bill 2020
I along with my colleagues in the Regional Group have confirmed it will facilitate the early passage of the Proceeds of Crime (Gross Human Rights Abuses) Bill 2020, which will make the Proceeds of Crime [...]
Welcome funding of €40,000 for footpaths in Eyrecourt
I welcome the allocation of funding under the Active Travel Scheme for Eyrecourt in County Galway. The funding will be used for the reconstruction and replacement of 280 metres length of existing footpath on the [...]