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New Anti-Crime and Burglary Plans to tackle Crime in Clare
A new Anti-Crime and Burglary response by An Garda Síochána, named Operation Thor, will help tackle crime in Clare. This new plan will be backed up by increased Government investment of €5 million, a tougher law on sentences and stricter bail for repeat offenders. While operational planning is a matter solely for the Garda Commissioner, this […]
Opening of new CF Unit at University Hospital Limerick Confirmed
I have consistently raised the need for a new CF Unit at University Hospital Limerick, raising the issue during a Fine Gael Private Members Motion in 2012, and liaising directly between families, advocacy groups, Ministers for Health, the HSE and the Department of Health. In recent weeks I received written confirmation from the […]
Fine Gael to equalise tax treatment of self-employed in Clare by 2018 – Carey
Fine Gael to equalise tax treatment of self-employed in Clare by 2018 – Carey Taoiseach launches Fine Gael Tax Calculator – www.finegael.ie Following the introduction of the new €550 Earned Income Tax Credit in Budget 2016, it’s been confirmed today that Fine Gael will commit to completing the equalisation of the income tax […]
Plans for an additional 23,000 jobs for Mid-West
I’ll be attending today’s launch of the Government’s Mid-West Action plan, where the target of an extra 23,000 jobs by 2020 for this region across a range of sectors is being launched. This new announcement, containing 150 separate actions, is a shot in the arm for the good progress made in the region in […]
Funding for Ballyvaughan Pier
Delighted to announce that Gleninagh Pier, in Ballyvaughan is to receive funding of €35,000. This funding is to repair damaged deck and replace sections of damaged cut limestone. We’re hoping the work will be done by the end of November.
Some main points of Budget 2016
Some points of the Budget so far: – Free pre-school childcare will be available for 3-year-olds until they start primary education or until the age of five and a half years. – The Old Age Pension will increase by €3 per week from January. – Child benefit is to increase by €5 per month to […]