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Calls on the Government to finalise negotiations on pensions entitlement for Community Employment Supervisors
I have called on the Government to engage with unions representing the CE Supervisors to ensure an immediate resolution to this long running injustice. “The CE Supervisors are providing an enormous service in communities right [...]
Welcome confirmation of recommencement of the Primary Care Psychology service for Headford / Lackagh area.
I have received confirmation from the HSE that the Primary Care Psychology service for the Headford / Lackagh area has recommenced following the successful recruitment of a Psychologist for Primary Care Child and Family Services. [...]
Disability Matters Committee Pre-Budget 2022 Call for Action
I as a member of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters have welcomed the call for action by the Committee in advance of the Budget next Tuesday 12 October. The Committee has reiterate its [...]
Bia Innovator Athenry successful in their application for funding under Regional Enterprise Transition Scheme
I congratulate the Bia Innovator Athenry on their successful application for additional funding under the Government’s Regional Enterprise Transition Scheme (RETS). The Scheme assists regional projects affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and by other regional [...]
Local Property Tax valuation date is 1st November 2022
I have received many enquiries from constituents following the issuing of letters from Revenue to homeowners regarding Local Property Tax. In essence there are three things that people who are liable for Local Property Tax [...]
Calls on Government to increase Fuel Allowance payments in the Budget
I have called on the Minister for Social Protection to increase the level of payments for recipients of the fuel allowance to help people in fuel poverty to meet the rising costs of heating oil [...]