New initiatives will help boost Mid-West tourism
The visa waver programme as well as the reduction on VAT rates from 13.5% to 9% for the hospitality sector are both measures designed to give a shot in the arm to the tourist industry. I believe that Government needs to be proactive in helping our tourist product recover. Particularly here in the Mid-West we […]
Clare Boundary Issue Adjournment Debate
Last week I secured an adjournment debate in Dáil Éireann on the Clare Boundary Issue.A text of the speech is below, while a video clip of the speech, including Minister Hogan’s response, is available here: Clare Boundary Issue Adjournment Debate on the need to exclude County Clare from any boundary extension of Limerick City […]
Funding decision for Tulla Community Council astro turf facility
I want to welcome the announcement which was communicated to me directly from Minister Frances Fitzgerald that funding in excess of €150,000 will be given to the Tulla Community Council. This money will help fund the development of an astro pitch facility, which will in turn benefit several local sporting bodies. It is a great […]