Zagg, Shannon and the importance of our corporate tax rate
I want to welcome the news that 140 jobs are to be created in Shannon, Co Clare, by the end of the year and 160 by 2014. These jobs are coming about as a joint venture between US company Zagg and a local Clare firm in Shannon. The company has moved into a 30,000sq.ft facility […]
Pressing the case for President Obama to use Shannon Airport while in Ireland
This week I have written to American Ambassador to Ireland Dan Rooney to press the case for US President Barack Obama using Shannon Airport when he visits Ireland in May. The US President confirmed to An Toiseach Enda Kenny that he will visit Ireland towards the end of May on a state visit. While the […]
Almost €100,000 funding for Corofin flood relief works
I have received confirmation from Minister of State Brian Hayes that funding from the OPW will be released for flood relief works in Corofin. I welcome the news that €99,000 is to be allocated to Clare County Council for additional flood defence works at Roughan, Kilnaboy in Corofin. Included in these works will be […]