Letter to Minister Martin Manseragh in relation to Ballycar Rail Issue
“Today, I have written to Minister Martin Manseragh, Minister of State with special responsibility for the OPW. I understand that a flood alleviation study at Ballycar has been completed by consultants on behalf of the OPW with recommendations including costing for same forwarded to Iarnród Éireann for their consideration. While this would now seem to […]
Major Tourism Award Highlights Potential for Loop Head
The awarding of the European Destination of Excellence Eden Award to Loop Head in West Clare, must now be capitalised on by tourist agencies in the region. The Loop Head Peninsula was awarded the title for its strides in providing the very best in aquatic tourism whilst also protecting the fabric of the region. I […]
Serious concerns over generic osteoporosis medicines
I have serious concerns for those suffering osteoporosis in Ireland should branded drugs be replaced with cheaper generic versions. In recent weeks, I met with representatives of the Irish Osteoporosis Society who have outlined their concerns. This follows similar moves in the UK where campaigners are attempting to reverse a decision to switch to generic […]