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Welcomes further progress on Gort Lowlands Flood Relief Scheme
I welcome the further progress on the Gort Lowlands Flood Relief Scheme with the publication of the Feasibility Report on Monday 22nd February. “The public consultation on the engineering options will commence on Friday 26th [...]
Welcome Court Decision on Business Insurance.
I welcome the decision by the courts to side with publicans who out of necessity had to take a case against FBD Insurance who were refusing to honour claims under the business interruption clause in [...]
Government needs to immediately outline their contingency plan for vaccine rollout for the over 70s”
As a member of the Regional Group of TD’s we have called on the Government to immediately outline their contingency plan for the rollout of vaccines to older adults. “This evening we have been informed [...]
Concerned the Minister for Education is not hearing the concerns of all parents
I have raised concerns that the Minister for Education is not hearing the concerns for the two largest National Organisations who represent 340,000 parents / guardians. “The Catholic Secondary Schools Parents Association (CSSPA) and the [...]
Over €250 million spent on the Jobpath programme in 6 years
I have received confirmation that €250 million has been expended to date on Jobpath which provides long term unemployed Jobseekers with access to an employment and advice service for a period of 12 months. “Jobpath [...]
Supports calls by Society of Chartered Surveyors (SCSI) for more targeted supports for first time buyers
I have called on the Government to put in place a long term strategy for the Help to Buy Scheme with inbuilt targets so that buyers and developers have a clear view on the timeline [...]