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Clare Roads in poor state – Dáil Speech
State of Clare roads highlighted in a major speech in Dáil Éireann on the introduction of the Road Traffic Bill, 2009. We know that 72% of road fatalities occur on rural roads, and recent adverse weather has had a serious impact on road quality. Minister Dempsey’s decision to let local authorities fend for themselves when […]
Over 70 premises in ennis remain vacant
In a speech in Dáil Éireann on upward only rent reviews, I’ve highlighted the situation in Ennis with regards vacant commercial space. Seventy premises are currently vacant in the town, owing to the economic downturn. “The CEO of Ennis Chamber of Commerce, Ms. Rita Mc Inenery told me toady, that 70 commercial properties are presently […]
MId-West loses out in run up to London 2012
The Mid-West region has lost out on business in the run up to London 2012. This follows confirmation that no international athletes will base themselves in Ireland in preparation for London 2012. A unique opportunity to market the region has been lost because of government inaction and lack of investment in sports facilities over the […]
Headshop legislation welcome but dangers still exist
I welcome the announcement from the Minister for Health that a further ban will be placed on products sold in headshops. There are currently two so called head shops operating in County Clare. I have repeatedly raised this issue in Dáil Éireann and also attended meetings with representatives of County Clare’s secondary schools on the […]
Private Aircraft business at Shannon a way forward
The extension of pre clearance facilities to private aircraft at Shannon is a huge step forward for the airport and the region as a whole. Today is a groundbreaking good day for Shannon Airport. From today, pre-clearance will apply to US bound private aircraft using Shannon. I believe this development has the potential to bring […]
REPS3 to REPS4
There are 1786 Clare farmers who have not had the opportunity to take up the REPS4 scheme. This is a potential loss of €11.6 million to the Clare economy. Even a 100% take up of the newly proposed environmental scheme which is capped at €5000 implies a loss of €2.5 million. To ask the Minister […]