Additional €165,000 to improve local authority housing
I have helped secure an additional €165,000 funding for Clare County Council to both improve local authority housing for disabled persons and to also provide better energy efficiency in local authority housing. Minister Paudie Coffey has confirmed that over €165,000 extra will be given to Clare County Council, under the Energy Efficiency Programme and Disabled […]
The unfairness of motor tax installment payment charges
I have questioned the manner in which motor tax charges are levied for people who pay in installments. While paying in installments undoubtedly incurs additional administration work, I believe the rise in online payments for motor taxation should allow the State offset some of these charges. Most people cannot afford to pay their motor […]
Working to solve rural GP issue
There is an urgent need to resolves issues around Rural General Practice. The current GP contract is over 40 years old and desperately requires updating. Negotiations have commenced between the Department of Health, HSE and the IMO with a view to formulating a new GP contract that will be modern and fit for purpose. The […]