Road Traffic Act 2010
The passage of the 2010 Road Traffic Bill through the Oireachtas is effectively the reduction of alcohol limits from 80 to 50 for drivers. I welcome anything that makes our roads safer. There has been much debate about this however we have to bear in mind that 66% of road fatalities happen for other reasons. […]
Collapse in Off Farm Employment
Along with the reduction in farm incomes over the past two years, the collapse in off farm income is also having a serious impact on Irish farm families. The RSS scheme to which the Minister refers is not taking new participants. The nature of changes in the Social Welfare code will make it more difficult […]
Kilkee Tourist Office
Ennis December 13th Carey expresses fears for Kilkee Tourist Office Fine Gael TD Joe Carey has today said that concerns now exist for the future of Kilkee Tourist Office. The office, which opens during the Summer months, is a valuable resource for the seaside resort and the surrounding region. Due to funding restraints, Deputy Carey […]