Carey urges new fathers to claim paternity benefit
As the first anniversary of the introduction of Paternity Benefit approaches, Clare Fine Gael TD Joe Carey is encouraging new or expectant fathers to apply for the two weeks payment. Employed and self-employed fathers with the correct PRSI contributions are entitled to receive Paternity Benefit which is available from the Department of Social Protection to parents […]
€4.3 million paid to Clare carers
Fine Gael TD Joe Carey has confirmed that an estimated €4.3 million was paid to almost 2,500 carers in Clare today through support grants from the Department of Social Protection. Deputy Carey, who is a member of the Oireachtas committee on Social Protection, explained that the €1,700 grant is paid to those providing […]
Clare flood relief works update
With Clare County Council receiving approval to commission a design-led plan to prevent flood damage in Clonlara, the Office of Public Works (OPW) is now considering two applications to undertake flood relief works in Quilty. Clare Fine Gael TD Joe Carey said that he has been informed by Minister of State for the Office of […]