Strong Tourism Emphasis in Jobs Initiative
I want to welcome the Government’s plans to use the Tourism Industry as a key part of the Jobs Initiative Plan announced today. Tourism is a key Industry for our Country and the Mid West & West Coast in particular. The establishment of a dedicated Tourism Marketing Fund, a new temporary second rate of […]
Suicide Prevention: Dáil Speech: Thursday, 5 May 2011
I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this important debate. It is encouraging that a debate on suicide prevention is getting priority in the new Dail, with contributions from so many Members in recent weeks. I offer my congratulations to the new Minister of State with special responsibility for mental health, Deputy Kathleen Lynch […]
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 […]