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Contracts for Community Employment and TĂS scheme participants in Clare extended until July: Deputy Joe Carey
Participants of Community Employment (CE) and TĂS schemes in Clare whose contracts were due to finish over the period since last October will now benefit from a further extension up until July 2. Welcoming the move, Clare TD Joe Carey said the work that CE and TĂS workers carry out âis absolutely vital to local […]
âA cruel blowâ â Deputy Carey criticises Aer Lingus decision to lay off Shannon workers until summer
Clare TD Joe Carey has described the move by Aer Lingus to lay off all 129 inflight service and ground operations staff at Shannon Airport until the summer as a âcruel blow to workersâ. The Shannon-based Aer Lingus workersâ worst fears were confirmed as the airline announced the cuts yesterday. As a result, the airline […]
âPeople are feeling isolated enoughâ – Carey calls on Bank of Ireland to reverse plans to close its branches in Kilkee, Tulla and Miltown Malbay
Clare TD Joe Carey has called on Bank of Ireland to reverse its controversial plans to shut three local branches. The bank today confirmed it will close its branches in Kilkee, Tulla and Miltown Malbay from the end of September. The move is part of a massive restructure of Bank of Irelandâs operations in the […]
Carey announces âŹ2.24m in funding to help older Clare people and those with disabilities to remain in their homes
Clare County Council will receive over âŹ2 million funding to provide home adaptations for older people and those living with disability and mobility issues, local TD Joe Carey confirmed today. The local Fine Gael TD after Housing Minister Darragh OâBrien this morning unveiled a âŹ75m fund for Housing Adaptation Grants for Older People and People with […]
Carey confirms further extension to expiry dates of driver licenses
There has been a further extension to the expiry dates of driving licences, Clare TD Joe Carey confirmed today. The move comes as the EU and national Governments take steps in response to the disruption caused by Covid-19 to driver licensing services across the EU. The extension will apply to different groups of licence holders including those […]
âA sorry sagaâ – Clare TD demands âurgent meetingâwith Minister over failure to appoint chair to Shannon Group
Clare TD Joe Carey has demanded an âurgent meetingâ with Transport Minister Eamon Ryan to discuss the âsorry sagaâ over the failure to appoint a new chairperson to the Shannon Group. It comes as Minister Ryan confirmed he would not be proceeding with the appointment of businessman Aaron Forde as chair of the group. Mr […]