GOVERNMENT support is being provided to Clare County Council as part of a nationwide campaign to encourage more women and people from diverse backgrounds to seek election to local government. Initial funding of €9,000 has been allocated to the council to provide a range of initiatives to increase diversity at local government level and Clare…
FUNDING to transform up to 500 vacant and derelict properties into permanent homes has been approved by Clare County Council over the past two years, according to Fine Gael General Election candidate Leonora Carey. And she says that a major relaxation of the qualifying criteria will result in even more property owners throughout the county…
Kilrush Rugby Club and Tulla United Soccer Club have been allocated €25,000 each from the Healthy Ireland Walking Tracks initiative to upgrade their pitch-side walking paths and encourage physical activity in their local communities. Confirming that the two Clare clubs were included among the 43 recipients of grants from a €1million fund set aside for…
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…
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…
Party members selected Leonora Carey tonight (Friday) in a convention held in the West County Hotel in Ennis, which was chaired by Minister Hildegarde Naughton.
