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Childcare facilities should be part of school building plans

Clare Fine Gael General election candidate Leonora Carey has said there is no reason why new childcare facilities shouldn’t be provided alongside new primary school buildings. Commenting on Taoiseach Simon Harris’ commitment to provide €200 childcare support per month per child if his party is returned to Government, Ms Carey said that, despite this undertaking…

Solar for schools
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Solar panels now a brighter idea for Clare schools

The extension of the ‘Solar for Schools’ programme will help all schools reduce their energy costs and carbon footprint, Clare Fine Gael General Election candidate Leonora Carey has said. The first phase of the programme was launched late last year benefitting more than 1,100 schools and is now being extended to all schools nationwide. School managers can…

Leonora Carey with Minister of State for Higher Education, Patrick O'Donovan.
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More opportunities for Clare healthcare students 

€130 million in funding from the National Training Fund to provide more third level courses will support the growth of the healthcare sector in the Mid West region, according to Clare General Election candidate Leonora Carey. ”The increase in third level places will come from the creation of six new programmes which will provide greater opportunities for…

Leonora Carey at Gaelcholaiste an Chlar in Ennis.

New funding to drive energy efficiency in Clare schools 

CLARE Fine Gael General Election candidate Leonora Carey has confirmed that €580,000 has been allocated to the Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board to help it meet its 2030 sustainability targets set out in the Public Sector Climate Action Mandate. The Green Devolved Capital Grant will help the board make essential improvements to their…