CLARE Fine Gael General Election candidate Leonora Carey has called for the immediate introduction of a national airports policy to be a top priority in the party’s election manifesto. She maintains that the lack of a clear and cohesive strategy has not only created an imbalance in terms of regional development but created a significant…
PLANNING approval for the Moneypoint power station to transition from a coal to an oil fired facility has been described by Clare Fine Gael General election candidate Leonora Carey as an important step on the pathway to its eventual redevelopment into an offshore wind and flexible generation energy hub. She said that the decision by…
CLARE Fine Gael General Election candidate Leonora Carey has said that a €472 million rural and community development budget announced on Friday will help breathe new life into Clare towns and villages as well as supporting the development local communities throughout the county. Ms Carey said that the Government’s continued commitment to the ‘Our Rural…
A NEW pay-related benefit scheme will ensure that people with a strong work history receive a higher payment if they lose their jobs. That’s according to Clare Fine Gael General Election candidate Leonora Carey who said that the scheme, which comes into effect on March 31 and incorporates three rates of payment, represents a landmark…
BUDGET 2025 provides a record €2billion in funding for the farming sector, including targeted measures for tillage, beef, sheep, and dairy farmers to ensure they are well-positioned to plan for the future. “This reflects Fine Gael’s firm commitment to Irish agriculture, acknowledging the challenges farmers face while providing them with the support they need,” Clare…
A record €4.5 billion allocation to the higher education sector in Budget 2025 represents a significant boost for thousands of third level students in Clare. That’s the view of Clare General Election candidate Leonora Carey who said that the budget was a practical example of Fine Gael’s commitment to ensuring that everyone pursuing education has…
WITH improved support for carers identified as one of her campaign priorities, Clare General Election candidate Leonora Carey has said that Budget 2025 clearly shows that Fine Gael wants family carers to feel truly valued for their vital work. “Fine Gael is supporting carers, foster parents, and those with disabilities by increasing allowances, support grants and lump…
CLARE Fine Gael General Election candidate Leonora Carey says that local businesses will get a quick win from measures announced in Budget 2025, with small retailers and the hospitality sector getting immediate benefit from the new €4,000 Power Up grant. “This grant will make a significant difference for small and medium enterprises, landing before Christmas…
WORKING families and parents will be the main beneficiaries from the budget, according to Clare Fine Gael General Election candidate Leonora Carey who said it will put more money back in people’s pockets at a time when they need it most. “This budget will deliver more housing, open more hospital beds, and build more schools….
THE Clare-based Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG) is inviting local children and adults to explore cetacean research into whales, dolphins and porpoises as well as getting an insight into how they communicate. The initiative is supported by a €9,650 Government grant for events being held during National Science Week which runs from November 10…
