Welfare of Greyhounds Bill 2011: Second Stage (30 Jun 2011)
I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate. This Bill became necessary because of the enactment of the Dog Breeding Establishment Act 2010. This legislation was rushed through the House on 8 July 2010 by the previous Government. All Stages of the Bill were taken in one afternoon having spent four months in […]
New Internship scheme will benefit County Clare jobseekers and businesses alike
I welcome the launch of the Government’s new internship scheme, which will provide 5,000 places for people who are unemployed and are struggling to access the jobs market. JobBridge, the new National Internship Programme, is a hugely welcome initiative, which will help thousands of people who feel stuck on the Live Register gain access to […]
Real potential exists for growth of corporate jet business at Shannon
I want to welcome a change in radiation-screening procedures for business aircrafts flying into the US. This will allow for power units to remain on while radiation checks are conducted on aircraft entering the country. Prior to this, there were significant ground delays as power units had to be shut down, and the aircraft’s computerized […]