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Garda pay deal will help tackle rural crime in Clare
The pay deal struck between the Department of Justice and the Garda Representative Association last weekend will have a significant effect on combatting crime in rural areas of Clare, according to Fine Gael TD Joe Carey. Deputy Carey said that the agreement, which is likely to be accepted by rank and file Gardaí in the […]
Garda text alert funding to combat Clare crime
Government funding for Garda text alert groups will help prevent crime in Clare, according to Fine Gael TD Joe Carey. “Funding for the Community alert programme has been doubled to €350,000 and now incorporates a new €100,000 rebate scheme for local groups registered under the Garda text alert scheme, “ he explained. “This funding will […]
Carey seeks council support for rural grants scheme
Clare Fine Gael TD Joe Carey has asked Clare County Council to work with local communities, business interests and state bodies to secure a significant share of €5 million Government fund to support Rural Economic Development. The Rural Economic Development Zones (REDZ) initiative provides funding for projects to stimulate economic development in rural towns and […]
More than €9 million in special payments to Clare farmers
Clare Fine Gael TD Joe Carey has confirmed that 4,036 farmers throughout the county will receive average payments of €2,325 under the 2016 Areas of Natural Constraints (ANC) Scheme. “More than €9,385,000 is due to be paid to Clare farmers from this Wednesday (September 21) and Minister Michael Creed has assured me that the Department […]
Levelling the field for part-time farmers
CLARE Fine Gael TD Joe Carey is leading a campaign to change a Department of Agriculture regulation that excludes thousands of part-time farmers from a €100 million knowledge transfer programme. Funded by the Irish taxpayer and the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development, knowledge transfer groups are being implemented for 27,000 farmers across the beef, […]
Education plan will open Clare schools to local communities
The Government Action Plan for Education provides major opportunities for communities all over County Clare to make use of school buildings and resources for after-school child care and a range of locally-based activities. That’s the view of Clare Fine Gael TD Joe Carey who said that the plan, announced today (Thursday, September 15) by Education […]