6 Oct

56,000 over 70’s in Clare and across country to benefit from new medical card changes: Deputy Joe Carey

The decision by Cabinet to approve an increased qualifying threshold for medical cards for those over 70, will benefit 56,000 older people in Clare and across the county. Welcoming the announcement, local Fine Gael TD Joe Carey said: “I am delighted that this has been passed by Cabinet and will now give certainty to those […]

5 Oct

Clare community groups receive €86,692 funding in response to Covid-19

Two local community organisations will receive financial support through the Covid-19 Stability Fund, it was confirmed today. Announcing the funding locally, Clare TD Joe Carey said: “I am delighted that the fourth tranche of COVID-19 Stability Funding worth €4.29 million will be provided to organisations nationwide. “Two local community and voluntary groups will receive a […]

5 Oct

Government working on new ‘robust’ Covid test and screening system for Shannon and other airports: Deputy Joe Carey

The Government is working on bringing in a “robust” Covid-19 test and screening system for passengers at our airports, including Shannon, Transport Minister Eamon Ryan has confirmed to Clare TD Joe Carey. Deputy Carey, who is chair of the all-party Shannon Airport Oireachtas Group, has repeatedly called for a comprehensive testing and tracking system to minimise […]

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