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Changes in back to school clothing and footwear allowance schemes
This year, there are changes to the application process for back to school clothing and footwear allowances schemes. Those receiving social welfare payments or HSE payments, who have a dependent child, may qualify for the allowance. Persons on certain approved employment training schemes may also qualify for the allowance. The majority of those eligible […]
Appointment as Assistant Government Chief Whip and position on the Committee of Procedures and Privileges
I have been informed by An Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD that I am to be appointed to the role of Assistant Government Chief Whip and will also serve on the Committee on Procedures and Privileges. I am honoured and delighted to have been chosen by An Taoiseach to fulfill the role of Assistant Government Chief […]
Chance for young Clare entrepreneurs to win research grant
I would encourage Clare Young Entrepreneurs to submit ideas to the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs to be in with a chance to win a research grant of âŹ15,000 and a week shadowing top Irish entrepreneur. The Department of Children and Youth Affairs is organising a nationwide campaign offering young people aged 15-22 with […]
Lynx Cargo Facility Approval
The decision by the DAA and the Government to release the funding necessary for the Lynx Cargo hub is a vote of confidence not just in Shannon but in the potential that exists across the whole of the Mid-West region. With the opening up of US borders and customs pre-clearance for passangers, the time is […]
Criminal Justice Bill 2011: Second Stage âWhite Collar Crimeâ (31 May 2011)
It should not go unnoticed that the first significant piece of criminal justice legislation introduced by the Government concerns white collar crime. This legislation sends out a clear message, that white collar crime will no longer be tolerated in this country. Let us make no mistake, peoples tolerance of white collar crime is wearing […]
Clare Boundary Issue Adjournment Debate
Last week I secured an adjournment debate in DĂĄil Ăireann on the Clare Boundary Issue.A text of the speech is below, while a video clip of the speech, including Minister Hogan’s response, is available here: Clare Boundary Issue Adjournment Debate on the need to exclude County Clare from any boundary extension of Limerick City […]